Portal 2 (Work in progress)
Early builds, betas, and in-development Portal 2 map projects.
12 Angry Tests 1.1
UPDATE! Last map released! Make sure to try it out and give me feedback! The pack is mostly finished, just the visuals on the last map and some minor tweaks left. (The first 2 maps are from my contest entry Don't Eat the Paint(10th place)) I challenged myself to make 1 map with 2 tests for each test element (Laser, Gel, Light Bridge, Funnel) and then 2 maps with 2 tests each with a combination of test elements. And also to use every different theme and no custom content. For most of the maps there is also a BTS part. These five maps are mostly finished but I expect I have to change them after you guys give me feedback(And make sure that you do!) The last map is still too unfinished for testing but it will have the theme from the DLC maps and have a boss battle. I want to know EVERYTHING that can be improved, is or looks bad, and where you get stuck and EVERYTHING!
[SP] Test Map Pack 4
Here's another set of 7 chambers. These will probably play faster than my other ones. Hints are given where appropriate and the concepts should be pretty straightforward. Additionally, I had some people playtest the maps, so they should be more bugfree than my other maps. Thank you testers! Each chamber will lead to the next. All have elevators, but not all have videos (it didn't seem necessary). An interesting thought was to create small videos showing the intended solution at the end, but that would make the filesize quite a bit larger. Start the sequence with 'map testmap_31_b' This is a zip file with the maps and materials folders. Extract them to wherever you can get Portal 2 to recognize them. Maps: testmap_31_b - Vacuum Flange Corridor testmap_31 - Blown Away testmap_33_c - Touchy testmap_35 - One Way or the Other testmap_36 - Here a second ago testmap_38 - Push and Pull testmap_39 - Don't Look Back Release 1.0.1: Vacuum Flange Corridor: Added game_text instructions for the first flange Push and Pull: Added grates covering the first two portal surfaces to prevent skipping the second blob.
![[SP] Test Map Pack 4](/downloads/screenshot/thumbnails/1696_TMP4_thumbnail.png)
"Minecraft" in "Portal 2" - Part 5 (alpha)
Here it is, the early alpha of "Minecraft in Portal 2 - Part 5". This is not a finished and polished map yet, so, please, do not bother to point to that. For more info, and if you want help to improve it, please, read the topic.
CG's Companion Cube Rescue Mission
Deep within an old, overgrown Aperture test chamber are six companion cubes, each trapped behind its own puzzle. Your mission is to rescue these cubes and take them to the SCANNER in the hub and place them in the big round vent. You can scan any item you are able to pick up, but only the companion cubes will advance you. Try scanning each. Non linear rooms, can be solved in any order. NO AUTOSAVES YET!! REMEMBER TO QUICKSAVE BEFORE EACH AREA!! Once you have rescued 5 of the 6 cubes the exit door will open. I currently do not require all 6, I figured if one of them gives you too much trouble you can skip it. Area 6 is sort of optional, I was thinking of adding some more layers to the puzzle with that laser relay (currently unused) to make area 6 super hard, but make it an acheivement to get all 6. However I could just leave it at the sort of medium-low difficulty it is right now, and have it there in case players can't solve any of areas 1 through 5. Feedback appreciated! There is a secret hidden ratman's den in ONE of the test chambers (where there are chairs to scan) See if you can find it! Area 6 is not quite finished, I am going to make it more complicatesd, and yes in this version it is possible to cheat and get the cube by stacking other cubes. NOTE: it IS possible to get stuck inside some of the chambers after you get the companion cube. I cant really find a way around this, all I can say is when you take the companion cube out of its puzzle test chamber, DONT throw it out. Replays greatly appreciated!
Explosive Cube
WIP for experimental puzzle element; The Explosive Cube. The level included is a simple "tutorial" map, Intended to educate people as to how it works; Basically the cube explodes after a certain amount of time. In this map, It explodes after 15 seconds. The idea with this stemmed from the few "timed" puzzles in coop, In that i felt the idea wasn't really explored enough. The idea of an explosive cube gives rise to a lot of interesting possiblities in coop for puzzles. Haven't really started work on the other explosive box related puzzles yet, I wanted a bit of feedback first One or more textures on this map have been created with images from CGTextures.com. These images may not be redistributed by default. Please visit www.cgtextures.com for more information. UPDATE: In the case of those interested i am still working on this; Been busy with fairly important things recently, I am intending on doing about 4/5 maps using the cube, Possibly more but haven't really had time lately, Here's a quick screen of one of the maps WIP: Few screenshots:
1971
An old-Aperture test sphere featuring repulsion and propulsion gels. This is my first Portal 2 map, so I'd appreciate any thoughts or comments.
Enrichment Sphere, 1952
A blue and orange gel map with two sections. Screenshot coming soon. The second in a series of eight maps. Each one packed with detail, minimum 100 hours in Hammer.
sp_amw
Simple 1 room map I'm working on. The room isn't the prettiest looking, but it'll do. There are some interesting elements to work out, different than the normal gameplay. Version 0.21 - added autosave Version 0.2 - shortened the size of the room - removed ability to bounce into laser - changed adding bounce gel to get to button - changed location of laser catcher - added new panel after laser catcher is activated - changed end location - made fade to black, and disconnect after you reach the end (unzip to vpk)
The Room
My first Portal 2... thing. (aka, NOT a map, just a room) This is first time I ever used Hammer PERIOD. As you can see, I'm not exactly good with it yet, this is just practice. If you guys know how to align textures and how to align walls perfectly, PLEASE let me know! I'll get better eventually.....(P.S. I cannot find the Companion Cube prop! aaah!)
Oblivious Paranoia
UPDATED 31/05/2011 -op_level3 finished! Starting on level 4... The campaign currently ends after the time travelling test. It lasts maybe 15 minutes if you're band new to it. To load up the maps type "map op_level1" Contains: -Custom Textures -Paint -Flinging -Time Travel -Laser death beams The tests aren't TOO difficult so far, but once it's finished I plan on making some REALLY complex ones - so stay tuned!
