ThinkingWithPortals
Archive of maps from the ThinkingWithPortals community.
Jump Training Room
No puzzle but lot of jumps This is my first map with Hammer editor, it was quite hard to learn but i finally finished my first map. There is no reflexion but jumps are fun enough. It takes between 3-10 minutes to beat the map.
Automated Map Installer
Updates will resume in approximately 10 days, until then I will have no internet. Hello everyone! Portal 2 Map Installer is a compact program I wrote. It monitors My Documents/Portal 2 Map Installer and automatically installs any maps it finds there. It can also accept maps dragged onto the window. FEATURES: -Easy to use -Folder monitoring -Drag and drop support -Minimalistic user interface (prevents screen clutter) -Stay on top functionality (optional - disabled by default) -Run at startup functionality (optional - disabled by default) -Asks politely before overwriting files and makes a backup SUPPORTED MAP TYPES: -Just about all of the maps on this site -Archives: RAR, ZIP, 7Z -BSP, VMT, VTF, NUT, MDL, PHY and a whole lot more -Map, materials, textures, scripts, models etc... -Will keep folder architecture if valid -Can install maps with unsupported extensions if valid folder architecture is found. It is currently in BETA. I have tested it myself and found a few minor errors, but it is at a releasable stage. Please test it and let me know of any errors. Tutorial videos coming soon, should be pretty self explanatory though. Known errors: - Places unknown file types in: Steam>Steamapps>Common>Portal 2>Portal2>INVALID - Because of this you will probably often get messages asking you if you want to overwrite readme.txt - Does not correctly detect Portal 2 directory when it is not in Steam directory. (Does anyone know of a better registry key to use than HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run and then adding SteamApps/common/portal 2?) CHANGELOG: V1.2.0 FIXED - Files extracted to the wrong place when the archive name contained portal2 or portal 2 (case-insensitive) V1.1.0 FIXED Major error where 7zip was not packaged with the program V1.0.0 Original Release
The Worlds First Custom Portal Test Chamber [RELEASE]
Test chamber by espen180. Hi there. I\'ve been mapping for some time, (a few years) and when I had played through Portal, I felt the urge to map for it. I quickly discovered the SDK workaround thanks to a forum post on interloopers and began mapping. I then produced the worlds first test chamber, originally released on October 14th. There\'s not much else to say. The map is only 1 test chamber, and I made a custom GLaDOS speech to go with it.
[Beta] Iterator
First room of Iterator. Put it in common\portal2\portal 2\maps and run in console(~) with map command followed by map name without .bsp. [Updated to fix 2 portals on blocked panel solution]
Jumpingjack
My first map for Portal2, lots of try and error style mapping. This map is less puzzly but involves strafing and the right timing. Difficulty: medium There is also a hidden Companion-Cube! Hint: Look out for the red light and try to get there. If you manage to escort the Companion-Cube to the End and place it on the Button you will be rewarded! To install: Go to Steam\steamapps\common\portal 2\portal2\maps and put the .bsp in there Start up Portal 2, start a multiplayer match, invite your friend, while connecting to the Hub or in the Hub, go into the console and write "changelevel mp_coop_jumpingjack" and have fun!
ptl_sjw01_FINAL
My first completed portal map... To play: extract files, read README, then start portal. In console type "map ptl_sjw01_FINAL"
[SP] Motanum´s Wall Bridge
A map made in hammer fully. Couple of months back. Sligthly harder than Juggling. Maybe. Check it out and upload a blind playthrough if possible, I love to watch test subjects... err... I mean players... solve my chambers. Again, thanks for rating, the feedback and you can use my site to contact me. To install just put the bsp in your steamapps/common/portal 2/portal2/maps folder. Use the console command map to launch it in game.
btmap1_rc
A single coop test chamber that requires at minimum 15(?) portals to complete. A coop partner who has completed both the single player and the coop initiative is recommended. Test chamber includes: aerial faith plate, button (untimed), redirection cube, hard light bridge, discouragement beam, and emancipation grids. When completed, the map sends you back to the Hub. (Or, it should) Installation instructions: 1. Create a folder in 'Portal 2\portal2\' called addons. *If you have the Sixense MotionPack DLC, you will most likely have to create the folder in 'Portal 2\portal2_sixense.' 2. Place your .VPK file inside the addons folder. 3. If Portal 2 was running during step 2, type the following in the console: update_addon_paths. Otherwise, skip to the next step. 4. To load a Co-op map, start a Co-op game with your friend, once you enter the hub type in console: changelevel mymap replace mymap with the name of your map. (EDIT: the name of the map is mp_coop_btmap1_rc should have specified earlier) (EDIT2: Added a readme file with basic information)
Chamber 17 [R2 - Second Release]
Chamber 17 [R2 - Second Release] Chamber 17 from the original Portal game reconstructed by Glados to incorporate new testing elements. Excursion funnels, Thermal Discouragement Beams and Panels. Because of the removal of the High Energy Pellet (which I hated anyway), I have had to change the configuration around abit. Its not a direct copy of Chamber 17 but is only just loosely based on it. --UPDATE-- This is the Second Release (r2) version of the map. It contains a much harder playthrough experience and refined mapping. R2 was release due to feedback from the TWP community. If you want an easier map download the latest version and omit 'r2' from the map command. I have incorporated most feedback; special thanks to: Kibate, SeriousMoh, xdiesp, mickyficky. I am aware there are still numerous graphical glitches. To fix I would have to spend alot of time completely remodling. I would rather put these new skills into creating a newer better map. This map will remain as-is in terms of graphics. Sorry. :'( R2 Screenshots: http://i51.tinypic.com/20sa7fs.png R2 YouTube Playthrough: (Spoiler Warning! Download and play the map first!) Coming Soon! Original Screenshots: http://imgur.com/gjlpB http://imgur.com/JK1il http://imgur.com/rajQz http://imgur.com/KrM8n http://imgur.com/Mrfi4 http://imgur.com/b2pFv Original YouTube Playthrough: (Spoiler Warning! Download and play the map first!) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCJvHOLvKoc Any questions or comments are appreciated. Please don't hestiate to ask. Installation: 1: Download .zip file using links above 2: Unzip .vpk to desktop 3: Create a folder in 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\portal 2\portal2' called 'addons'. 4: Place your .vpk file inside the addons folder. 5: Launch/Restart Portal 2 through Steam 6: Open the console by press the '~' key. 7: Type "map chamber17" (without quotes). Enjoy! Changelog: Version 2.0 (R2): -Fixed multitude of solid and texture problems. -Fixed some puzzle workarounds. -Fixed clipping and lighting bugs. -Replaced clipped blocks with Panels. -Replaced main chamber floor button with timer. -Less portable surfaces in main chamber, increasing difficulty. -Completely remade second laser trial. -Increased difficulty of 1st and 3rd laser trial. -Increased difficulty of Panel Fling room. Added danger field. -Added autosaves, and fling room access bridge for reentry. -Replaced crib button with incinerator. Portal 1 esque. -Lasers replace with Thermal Decapitation Lasers. (Yay/Nay? - Let me know.) Version 1.1: -Added Cheating Discouragement Panels in the Main Chamber. http://i.imgur.com/k65mE.png -Changed hole dimensions in the 'Crib Room' to make detection easier. http://i.imgur.com/3dm2h.png -Fixed a few texture and light panel issues. Version 1.1 -Initial release
Alpha Chamber 1
My first of hopefully many Portal maps. This is the first of two planned maps for Portal. I'm sure you know how and where to put the files, right? No? ...ok then. Place the .bsp file into your "maps" folder located in your "E-MAIL\portal\portal" directory. Then, fire up Portal, and type "map alphachmb_1" in console, and you're good to go! Sorry it has to end so abruptly, and that it's so short, but once I release the second map that goes along with this, the first will be included as well so that it can be played the way I truly wanted it to be. Not sure when that will be, unfortunately.