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AlexanderB (also known as Alex) is a renowned TMNF and TMUF Tool-Assisted Speedrunner (TASer), best known for his groundbreaking contributions to discovering new shortcuts on official campaign maps.
Career Overview
AlexanderB first rose to prominence in the TrackMania community due to his creative and technical skills in tool-assisted speedrunning. He became particularly well-known after the release of the TAS tool TMInterface on May 30, 2021. Utilizing this tool, Alex frequently amazed the community by achieving new shortcuts, some of which were considered impossible until his discoveries. His frequent contributions made him a highly influential figure within the Trackmania TAS community.
Though AlexanderB never officially announced his retirement, his TAS activities began to taper off a few months after his peak. Nowadays, he rarely uploads new videos, with significant gaps of several months between his appearances. However, he still occasionally engages with the community on the TMInterface official Discord server, offering reactions to new TAS ideas and creations.
Community Impact
Alex's innovative approach to tool-assisted speedrunning earned him a loyal following, and many consider him one of the greatest TASers the community has ever seen. His reduced activity saddened some of his fans, as he was once a frequent and groundbreaking contributor. This sentiment was humorously encapsulated by a fellow community member, "gbod," who created a parody song titled "I miss the old Alex," inspired by Kanye West’s “I Love Kanye” and Ludwig’s “I Miss the Old Mang0.” The song reminisces about the different qualities that made AlexanderB such a standout figure in the community:
"I miss the old Alex, straight from go Alex
the best TASer Alex, uber and roll Alex
I hate the new Alex, play chill and smooth Alex
no tas and lose Alex, sit there and cruise Alex
I miss the wicked Alex, react with business Alex
I gotta say, at that time I'd like to meet Alex
see he invented Alex, it wasn't any Alex
and now I look and look around and see so many Alex
I used to love Alex, I used to love Alex"
Online Presence
Despite his reduced TAS output, Alex maintains a presence on YouTube and Discord. His YouTube channel, Alexander B. (@alexanderb41), is where he uploads his tool-assisted speedruns, showcasing new shortcuts in TMUF. The channel’s description reads:
"Hey! I'm Alex, and I'm doing tool assisted runs of new shortcuts in Trackmania Nations Forever. Have a great day."
Additionally, Alex has a rarely used Twitch channel, twitch.tv/AlexanderBtm, where he occasionally streams potential shortcut ideas for future TAS runs.
Legacy
AlexanderB’s legacy within the TrackMania community remains strong due to his ingenuity and contributions to the art of tool-assisted speedrunning. While his activity may have decreased, his influence continues to inspire both seasoned and new TASers.
External Links
AlexanderB on YouTube AlexanderB on Twitch