[EXP] Test Subject #13
Portal: Test Subject #13
I though it was about time I made a propper thread for this, in the right place.
I will be going ahead with this project since the overall reception (on this site and another) was pretty good.
The story:
You are the 13th subject of Aperture Science Handheld Portal Device tests.
You wake up in the relaxation vault and an alternate GLaDOS guides you through your second set of 20 tests.
Developer commentary
Major changes from Portal:
The AI voice is male.
You are male.
The process so far:
The first 13 maps have been roughed out using the developer textures.
The first 6 maps have been tested by myself and 3 others.
I have ideas stored up for later levels, (lots of BTS).
The first 5 maps have a script for the AI.
A grand ending is being formulated.
Yet to be done:
A trailer will be made, probably using fly through of levels, possibly a little of in-game footage
I'll send the whole mod to a reviewer once it is in the finalisation stages so you guys can have a preview.
What I will reqire from the comunity (thats you lot):
Testers - I will distribute a set of maps, usually about 5-10 maps at a time to a few people to get them tested.
A male player model and skin - Plenty of time left for this one, If anyone sees a model somewhere that is free for people to use, link me and I will investigate
Support - Unless you lot keep telling me how good this will be it may not see the light of day, but lets not think about that just yet, at the moment it is going well.
ETA: When It's done
The next set of 5 maps is currently being tested - 24/11/07
Thats it. All discussion about this mod now goes in this thread.
Sounds like an expansion or map theme pack. A mod would actually modify the core gameplay.
Also, the plot sounds hella derivative. You'll have to do a good job of telling some story that doesn't make it feel like another Portal Map Pack with GLaDOS imitations.
(P.S. I just woke up, and I'm always cranky when I just wake up. But I think the points are valid.)
They are valid, I agree it is more an expansion pack than a mod, but I couldn't really think of anything else to call it. And I don't like the idea of calling it a map pack, because that sounds cheap.
You are right about it being kind of un-original, I'll be working on the story specifics at a later date, but I've got some stong ideas tucked up my sleeves to make it different. Nothing too clich? I hope
I'll move this to WIP as soon as you post a demo.
I'm willing to be a tester, if you need anymore. 
I could also help with any modeling, texturing, or audio creation you might need.
You know I'm open to beta testing seeing as how I beta-tested one of your
other maps.
sounds like a good idea =o! is it the one from earlier? or did u change some stuff =3 and i could see if my friend has done a 3d model of a guy >.> but it wont be like Valve quality etc etc o.o
What are you able(and willing) to do?
Could be a while. I don't wan't to openly distribute any maps untill its ready really. I guess I could polish up the first 2 chambers or something and release those as a 'taster'
Its the same one, just now it has its own thread its more official
Thanks, I don't think I will have any problem with finding testers, I imagine this thread will be flooded with people saying 'sounds cool, I'll test for you'
sounds cool, i'll test for you
^^^
But seriously, sounds like it should be good. Can't wait for any part of it to be released