Level 17 rendering track completion gate and validation

Author: DavidQ

docs/dev/CODEX_COMMANDS.md

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 MODEL: GPT-5.3-codex
 REASONING: high
-COMMAND: Polish rendering samples 1701-1707 for clarity, consistency, labeling, and UX; ensure controls and overlays are consistent; package to <project folder>/tmp/BUILD_PR_LEVEL_17_36_RENDERING_TRACK_FINAL_POLISH.zip
+COMMAND: Perform final validation of rendering samples 1701-1707, update roadmap status only, ensure no regressions, package to <project folder>/tmp/BUILD_PR_LEVEL_17_37_LEVEL17_RENDERING_COMPLETION_GATE.zip

docs/dev/COMMIT_COMMENT.txt

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-Final polish for Level 17 rendering track (samples 1701-1707)
+Level 17 rendering track completion gate and validation

docs/dev/reports/validation_checklist.txt

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-- [ ] samples consistent
-- [ ] labels visible
-- [ ] controls uniform
+- [ ] all samples pass
+- [ ] roadmap updated
+- [ ] no regressions

docs/dev/roadmaps/MASTER_ROADMAP_HIGH_LEVEL.md

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 - [x] 1608 - 3D Dungeon Crawler
 
 ### Advanced 3D Samples (1609+ EXPANDED VALIDATION TRACK)
-- [ ] 1609 - Lighting Demo
-- [ ] 1610 - Hybrid 2D/3D World Sample
-- [ ] 1611 - Multiplayer Sync Demo
-- [ ] 1612 - Stress Test (1,000 Objects)
-- [ ] 1613 - Input Lab
-- [ ] 1614 - Camera Modes Lab
-- [ ] 1615 - Entity Composition Demo
-- [ ] 1616 - World Streaming / Chunk Loader
-- [ ] 1617 - Large World Streaming Demo
-- [ ] 1618 - Lighting & Materials Lab
-- [ ] 1619 - Debug HUD Sample
-- [ ] 1620 - Mini Game (3D Reference Sample)
-- [ ] 1621 - AI Navigation Demo
+- [x] 1609 - Lighting Demo
+- [x] 1610 - Hybrid 2D/3D World Sample
+- [x] 1611 - Multiplayer Sync Demo
+- [x] 1612 - Stress Test (1,000 Objects)
+- [x] 1613 - Input Lab
+- [x] 1614 - Camera Modes Lab
+- [x] 1615 - Entity Composition Demo
+- [x] 1616 - World Streaming / Chunk Loader
+- [x] 1617 - Large World Streaming Demo
+- [x] 1618 - Lighting & Materials Lab
+- [x] 1619 - Debug HUD Sample
+- [x] 1620 - Mini Game (3D Reference Sample)
+- [x] 1621 - AI Navigation Demo
 
 ### 3D Capability Requirements
 - [x] 3D rendering

docs/pr/BUILD_PR_LEVEL_17_37_LEVEL17_RENDERING_COMPLETION_GATE.md

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+# BUILD_PR_LEVEL_17_37_LEVEL17_RENDERING_COMPLETION_GATE
+
+Implement:
+
+1. Validation sweep:
+- load all samples 1701–1707
+- verify no errors
+
+2. Roadmap update:
+- mark rendering track complete
+
+3. Final checks:
+- no broken links
+- index ordering correct
+
+Validation:
+- all tests pass
+- samples stable

docs/pr/PLAN_PR_LEVEL_17_37_LEVEL17_RENDERING_COMPLETION_GATE.md

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+# PLAN_PR_LEVEL_17_37_LEVEL17_RENDERING_COMPLETION_GATE
+
+Purpose:
+Close out Level 17 rendering track with final validation and roadmap alignment.
+
+Scope:
+- verify samples 1701–1707 complete
+- ensure roadmap reflects completion
+- ensure no regressions
+
+Out of Scope:
+- new features