Forum | Thinking With Portals

#1 · September 2, 2011, 8:47 pm

or: I'm not Good at Naming Maps, a Map by TicTac

A short-medium length test chamber, set after the events of Portal2. The test includes faith plates, lasers, and a light bridge. Here's a couple screenshots (sorry for the large file size)

README: Extract and place the .vpk in your portal 2/portal2/addons/ folder. You may have to create the "addons" folder. Run Portal2 and type "map sp_tictac_01" in your console.

http://u.cubeupload.com/dvlstx/2011082600001.jpg
http://u.cubeupload.com/dvlstx/2011082600002.jpg

UPDATED: Added playerclips, fixed exit areaportal.

File Name: beginningoftheend.rar
File Size: 10.84?MiB
http://forums.thinking.withportals.com/ ... df_id=1216

Update:
Hopefully this doesn't bump the thread, not trying to necro anything...
I recently took a bit of a trip down memory lane, and checked out the old mapping forums I used to frequent. Somehow I only just noticed that Valve broke portal2/addons support, despite that happening only a month after I launched this map. I don't remember exactly what happened to make me forget about this project, but the timing lines up with me starting college so I have to assume it was that. At any rate, my apologies if you tried to load this up and were frustrated.

It looks like there's a workaround posted at the end of the thread (page-2), and the Portal2 wiki has been updated as well with vague instructions on how to get .vpk files working.

Happy puzzling,
DvlStx / TicTac

#2 · September 2, 2011, 11:08 pm

Fun map, it really got me thinking, although I screwed up when I put the

Spoiler

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You may also have an area portal leak at the exit, that or my save files got corrupted because when I loaded after I died, a lot of Portalgun particles where screwed up, but nothing on your part.

Anyway, keep up the good work, I hope to see more.

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#3 · September 3, 2011, 12:36 am

I'll double check the map, I had another complaint about the exit areaportal. Thanks for letting me know

[EDIT]
Just downloaded it, didn't see anything wrong with the areaportal. It could've just glitched, but I'll take another look if more people have a problem.

#4 · September 3, 2011, 5:38 am

I liked the map, nice effects, mapping and very challenging, took short while to figure out the solution! Keep up your good going!

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#5 · September 3, 2011, 8:22 am

I had problem with the exit areaportal too. By the way, it was fun to play this map, nice puzzle, although I think you have to walk too much on the bridge (or maybe I didn't find the intended solution.. ).

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#6 · September 3, 2011, 8:36 am

Solid work here, I must say I'm not a big fan of mixing themes but this is how it should be done: for a short map with a relatively easy setup (intro to faithplates), it plays pretty close to the source. Imho if you managed to add a big point of interest in the expanse, like the ruins emerging in Old Aperture, it would rank from good to great

Bug: you can get into the "authorized personnel only" area and get some noclips inside.

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