func_train brush, I added it key alpha and it was invisible or something like that ^^;

Maybe it might works in different mods or idk. But for this jam version it's just going to be just normal visible door. I was just thinking of teasing the player I bit~

Ambushes really needs some variety, you think so? ; ) 

erhm.. I meant to "don't we all agree", my grammar is the best. 

Mixing up the gameplay for a 20+ year old game is rather essential. 

What made it work at the first place. I'm still struggling to understand some of the level design aspects, especially when it comes to naturally increasing challenge, but not overwhelming the player.

There shouldn't be too big caps in difficulty.. but ambushes yet surprises can vary more from "normal" gameplay. But in other hand "mistakes" are just personal opinions.. some of the players except/ or just like unfair situations in maps.. it is hard to have a clear vision what will make this map memorable.. does it have enough landmarks.. is focus points clear to player or not... and most important part - do you like your map.

In jams like these, it is really hard to focus on all those aspects. It really made it more manageable, when the deadline was extended. I can really admire people who can do such large maps only in 2 weeks. 

Do we have to make skill select map as well? 

I'll be finishing up the start map in a few days, so I'd like to know how many level entrances I need to make.

Some things to note:

Make sure that your map exits to 'jam7_start'. 

Didn't see that post. I don't think I'm gonna make it on time, unfortunately. Some good ideas, all things sketched, but still in greybox. 

Not enough time. 

Apologies for the mix-up in the documentation for func_train - "noise" is the sound made when reaching the destination, and "noise1" is the travelling sound. But where's the starting sound?

The answer is that it's in the same sound file as the travelling sound. As you may already know, the way to create a looping sound in Quake is to add a "tag" to a certain point in the sound track. The quake engine will play the sound all the way through first time round. Then when it comes to loop it, it only rewinds it as far as the tag, before playing out to the end of the track again.

So for a custom launch sound and movement loop, you have to append the loop track to the start sound track, and then mark the point at which the launch sound ends and the loop beings with a tag. The existing Quake loops for doors and plats offer examples.

Bonus content: Please enjoy three pictures of a map which I only started after the original deadline passed. It will not be finished in three days, DLC all the way...
Shot 1 --- Shot 2 --- Shot 3 

.. release date was supposed to be August 11, 2016... I guess it has been delayed.. correct ?

So what is the next target date ? 

Preach, cool screenshots and I better see EVERY entity used to its fullest! ;) 

Thanks.. 

Loved the chicken cage. New feathered monster in the makes? 

I saved what you said, maybe in future that information will make it a lot easier to work with sounds*

I have been doing a lot of brush/light work, and I'm sure I will make it to the deadline.

Here is intentionally dark control room I'm working right now, I have to make the ceiling higher so no light can reach the end:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwxYkKdSD855bjIyNHRqeDNvYms/view?usp=sharing 

I went through all posts and I see only NewHouse will finish his map on time! Shame... 

Couple extra days for others then? What about you khreathor, are you still in? 

I am will absolutely finish my map on time. :) 

I have simplified my map topology, to fit the deadline, still have few cool things. 

Hey man, how is your gameplay logic coming along? Any problemns, or is everything going smoothly* 

So about 4 people at least I guess..? 

That is what I am doing this very moment. Going through and fixing logic errors. I have 90% of the map done, and just made a pass to fix a bunch of errors. I still need to iron out a few bugs, finish the final room, and then make skill 1 and 0 runs.

How about yourself? 

I spent too much time on "logic" shit :D Now I'm speedruning with last room and enemies. I have only one skill level :P 

This possible biggest slice of my jamming time when to control room's one interesting room and figuring out interesting ways of hiding secrets and making them meaningful for the player find.

I will try to implement a new type of using secrets.. it's called "found silver keys" "access gifts later" or in one specific location. So that ate most of my time "today", but I still have enough time for basic ambushes which I'm more familiar with.. ending part is going to be time consuming in scripting part, because.. you know.. ending is always hard to figure out. 

Just increase the enemy count ; p 

Oh no, not Quoth again! I loathe Quoth stuff, on top of not being very fond of the base theme... For the next map jam, may I suggest an Arcane Dimensions theme?