International Layout Jam + Tibet map! v4.2

[h2]It's time for a layout jam!! [/h2]

In the previous update I mentioned that there was going to be an event coming that was going to involve the new flags feature, well here it is!

This update also adds a brand new official map to kick off the jam.
And for this event, I've decided to make a map based on Tibet!
(more info on this later in the news post)

But first off, here is the info for the Jam:

There are basically no rules, the idea is just to choose a country (real or fictional) and use that as the inspiration for your map.

You can use mods, liveries, custom props, custom flags, etc. Anything.
In fact your map doesn't even need to include trains! By all means just make some scenery inspired by a country, no railway necessary.
You can also choose any time period you like.

When you upload your map to the workshop, just make sure to tick the "International layout jam entry" option so it gets tagged as part of the event:

You can make as many entries as you like.

Also since this is a "jam" not a competition, there won't be any specific winners (or prizes) so don't be too competitive. These events are just meant to be a good opportunity to get inspired and make a layout with a theme.

Though as usual, I'll still give shout-outs at the end of the event towards some of my favorites!

This jam runs from the 10th to the 30th of September.
Please remember to use the International layout jam tag option when uploading your map (mentioned above) so your map is included in the list of entries!

[h2]New official map: Tibet[/h2]

To kick off this jam ive made my own entry!
Just like with the previous layout building events, I love to personally make my own layout at the beginning to give people inspiration for making their entries.

It's based on the beautiful landscapes of Tibet, and features the Qinghai–Tibet railway.

You can find lots of real-world locations like Lhasa, Larung gar, Golmud and Lake Namtso.
This map makes full use of the new custom posters feature, and has lots of photos of the real-world locations.

Here is a bunch of HD screenshots:
https://imgur.com/gallery/Jryqj2t

You can easily access this map from the "new game" list, just like any other official map:

And you can also download it from the Steam workshop:

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2597864547

Alongside this map ive added some new props to use as "prayer flags" (the strings of colored cloth flags you often see in India/Nepal/Tibet):

There is also now a couple of dedicated flag pole props:

[h2]Other features and fixes[/h2]

This update also includes a bunch of other stuff:

There is a new props drawer "props 5" which has the new prayer flags as wall as other decoration themed props like umbrellas and flag poles.
There is an "extreme speed" setting in the "pause menu -> gameplay" menu which you can enable to make trains go stupidly fast. This used to be hidden behind a cheat but it's now easily usable in-game!
The maximum distance you can extend the shadows in photo mode has been increased.
The main menu will now show a little "new" flare on the next arrow to indicate that a map in the list ahead is new.
Posters with the "unlit alpha" material option will now glow brighter at night.
The "train movement mode" setting (either simple/dynamic) has been removed. It is no longer needed and often causes confusion.
The "freeze time" and "freeze weather" settings are now enabled by default. So you need to disable these if you want dynamically changing time of day and weather.
Fixed bug where holding a poster in your hand on PC would show up as invisible.
Fixed bug where the photo mode camera would pan slightly when holding down the mouse but not moving it.
Fixed bug where the ambient audio would not reset to default correctly when leaving a custom audio region.
Fixed bug where the default ambient audio would not be saved when reloading a save.

And that's everything!

I hope you enjoy the new Tibet map, it was loads of fun to make!
And I can't wait to see what everyone makes for the International Layout Jam!

If you have any questions about the Jam feel free to ask in the comments.
Enjoy!