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+# Slipgate
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+## About
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+Slipgate is a mod for id software's classic [Quake (1996)](https://github.com/id-Software/Quake).
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+The primary focus of the mod is on extending the abilities of the AI, including a powerful waypoint system that allows Quake's minions to navigate the map using A* routing.
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+The secondary focus is on providing oft-requested, stable mapping additions which add to and extend the abilities and entities available.
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+## (Planned) Features
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+- Monsters completely rewritten from scratch
+    - Waypoint navigation
+    - Improved aiming
+    - Smarter jumping
+    - Teleport flag - no more closets
+- Climbable ladders with customisable sounds
+- Breakable brush models with customisable models and sounds
+- Enhanced switchable lights, which can now fade in and out or have an animated style
+- Improved weapon and ammo handling code
+- Mappers can specify starting weapons, health, armor and ammo
+- New pickup, item_backpack
+- Custom sounds / ambient sounds
+- Custom models
+- Variety of new traps - shooters can shoot more projectile types, lava balls have a number of new options, saw blades and pendulums from mission packs
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