I didn't find any good place to point out bugs, so should I mention it here?
Yes here is a good place or email directly if you want. I check this thread every couple of days and add stuff to my lists.

Also all the enemies seem to need more space to be able to move, once again 4 pixels free space (every pixel counts in my case)
Yes everything in AD requires 8 map units around it so that it can settle on the ground and not be stuck. If there is a problem with something check with developer 1 on and there should be yellow diamonds at spawn locations.

Are you using the new editor FGD/DEF files? If there are bounding box errors in the editor let me know and I can fix these. Generally as a rule I would not recommend 64 unit corridors as they are really tricky for several monsters to navigate properly. 

IMO, the console spam (whatever the contanstantly updated output is) should be moved to developer 2 in order to keep 1 free for normal dev purposes when testing a map. 

the console spam should be moved to developer 2
Sorry I am confused, what console messages are you talking about? 

Sorry, nevermind. Turns out I didn't have patch 2 installed. 

 

I suggest having a look if adding this to the world spawn helps -

no_item_offset 1 

 

I didn't have patch 2 installed
I did not realize so many people would avoid the patch. I added bonus maps to tempt everyone, but I even saw streamers without the patch.

Hopefully this will all be fixed with the new version! :P 

2 new remix maps ready with extra routes, visuals and gameplay changes for the AD 1.5 update in June!

Metal Monstrosity 1 2 3 Video

The Horde of Zendar 1 2 3 Video 

JUNE 

joooooon 

At least 2000% extra breakable window secrets in Zendar. 

The Horde of Zendar does indeed contain breakables, has the original monster layout/types and lots of new routes to discover! 

those new zendar screenies, particularly the first one, I dont even know what to say!!! 

No doubt I'll equally love the AD version. 

I think the new AD version of Zendar is much better; it has less barrier/doors, better use of the rooftop area, more alternative routes, still has the existing encounter design, loads of phong/dirt mapping and a much richer sound landscape! 

You mean you managed to improve an already perfect map? I can barely contain the hype. :P 

Fending off the Bobs in the original Metal Monstrosity was already a challenge, and it's a challenge that's going to be made even tougher with the lack of hitscan shotguns in AD. I see that you've added those pesky Centurions in as well. It seems like it's going to take quite a bit of skill to beat the AD version.

MM is one of the most dynamic maps I've ever played in Quake. Whenever I play it again after it has been a month or so since my last playthrough and forget the exact and most efficient way I can beat it, the slight differences I make in the way I go about the map end up surprising me and causing me to face familiar enemies in unfamiliar positions. I really love this map so I look forward to the challenge. 

The AD version of Metal Monstrosity has wider platforms, a slightly different weapon progression and better access to starting items. The trick with the jim/bob in AD is to use the Single Shotgun, its 2x the speed of nails and can easily deal with their attack pattern.

MM is always going to be a love/hate level because of the lack of floor space and extreme vertical (jim/bob) combat. The map has many monsters on patrols which creates dynamic encounters and it certainly pays to take your time and find the better routes. 

I managed to complete Metal Monstrosity using a 360 controller, which is what I have tested a few maps with now. This helps someone like myself to temper the difficulty as I am pretty much able to complete most quake maps on my first attempt. 

using a 360 controller, which is what I have tested a few maps

I would not recommend testing with a 360 controller. Quake maps are often designed for pc keyboard/mouse controls with precise movement, vertical combat and quick reaction times. If the primary input device was a controller I would certainly design my levels differently. 

Used purely as a handicap. One of the main complaints I got about my own map is that it was too hard. 

Controllers get a bad rap because consoles are mass market and most casual players are bad - and then PC "master race" types see all these gimpy nooby games designed for casuals and wrongly think they are designed for controller limitations. That's not the case - they are designed for bad players.

A good controller player can handle anything a mouse & kb player can. I would cite myself as proof of that. 

Eh. Maybe it is different today, back in 2010 however...

http://www.techspot.com/news/39738-microsoft-killed-cross-platform-project-because-pc-gamers-wrecked-console-gamers.html 

@Fifth, using a controller to create a handicap as a way to determine skill level is a really bad idea. If you want to make better skill levels then apply design limitations!

* Reduce attack vector of enemies (infront mostly)
* Reduce quantity of enemies (small packs)
* Reduce vertical enemies (less fighting up)
* Wake up enemies in smaller groups
* Limit back spawning enemies

There are countless ways to create better skill levels, turning the player into a slow moving lump of treacle is not one of them! :P

@Kinn, I am well aware that some gifted individuals can use a controller as good as a mouse and keyboard player, but most people struggle with controllers with vertical combat and quick reaction times.

I am simply stating that the design of maps are often dictated by the primary input devices. I would certainly create no precise movement areas, use less vertical enemies and try to focus combat more infront of the player if the primary device was a controller!