First impression didn't persist, at least not visually. Had fun throughout, great level design, but it fell back a little too hard on the medieval fantasy aesthetic that I don't find especially compelling as presented through Quake.

https://www.slipseer.com/index.php?resources/epochs-of-enmity.67/

Hey, this seems really good. Difficulty selection map and intro sequence make a phenomenal first impression.

It's clearly more vanilla+ than the experimental shit I'd normally go for, but when the production levels are this good, I'm inclined to stick around.

Only really finished a minority of the maps. The ones I ditched were generally good, but I'd rather play a bad map that tries something different than a map that hews too close to the spirit of the original game. I've played Quake, what I actually want is cool, surprising shit that just happens to run in the Quake engine.

And a few too many of them don't feature any daylight, which tragically obviates any need for the iconic sunscreen featured in the start map.

Standouts include radiatoryang's Breakfast Under The Balloons, Trashbang's Amid A Fresh Carcass, and Fairweather's SCVMFVCK II: FVCKED HARDER.

https://www.slipseer.com/index.php?resources/coppertone-summer-jam-2.103/

https://github.com/sultim-t/prboom-plus-rt/releases

Level design is immediately sensible. Clearly see experienced hands here. It's just not great to look at. I've played so many maps that take an immense risk with the visual presentation of Quake and I honestly can't go back.

https://www.slipseer.com/index.php?resources/re-mobilize.239/

The final map turned out to be both the longest and the one that had the most—conceptually—to say. I peaced out pretty quick.

Ultimately a strong jam. Some better than others, as happens, but I'm glad I played it.

https://www.slipseer.com/index.php?resources/quake-brutalist-jam.126/

The first two episodes were fantastic. Comparatively underwhelmed by ep3, but it wasn't bad.

Such a good first impression. Might become one of my favorite map packs. Knock on wood.
https://celephais.net/board/view_thread.php?id=62150

Already played a few of these maps (that's on me, obviously). Ultimately doesn't feel especially cohesive.

https://www.quaddicted.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=939

A lot of ambitious level design.

https://www.quaddicted.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=5959

https://alkalinequake.wordpress.com/

Generally solid output from those involved, some more outstanding than others. Robert Yang as always just kinda bringing his A-game.

Map pack mostly downloaded for Robert Yang's 'Daughter Drink This Water', but I'll play it all.
https://www.celephais.net/board/view_thread.php?id=62063

Great mod, even better episode.

http://lunaran.com/copper/

Very different effect, but Trent Reznor accidentally made another good Quake soundtrack.

https://jp.itch.io/quake-ghosts