The ThinkingWithPortals Map Showcasing Thread
Dude, if you weren't such an ace mapper or these screens didn't look so sweet, I might hesitate to play another Portal 1 map. But, damn.
Seconded. I don't know what your current career is but you could certainly make a living off being an architect, I'll say that.
Keep up the unbelievably awesome work.
(Keep in mind, ladies and gentlemen, that he's doing this without instances.)
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Thanks! I do feel kind of lonely being probably the last guy on the planet who's mapping for Portal 1, but I've put so much time into this map already, it would be a shame not to finish it 
Other Portal 2 maps: Medusa Glare
Portal 1 maps: Try Anything Twice | Manic Mechanic
Few pics of my WIP map:
Looking nice,though it seems a bit dim for ceiling light. It also doesn't look like you added a static light along with env_projectedtexture, adding one is pretty much needed so the gun doesn't look dark when it's in bright sunlight. The second picture's ceiling tiles look very thick. (they should be the size of the bounding box of the frames that the frames themselves do not take up.) also in that screen, the glass is clean when it should be dirty.
Apart from that tho it's very nice mapping. 
Really liking the look of Robdon's map. It has a unique claustrophobic feel that reminds me of underground carparks. Perhaps the fog shouldn't extend all the way into the ceiling though; it seems like that part should be kept dark.
Portal 1 FOREVER! Your map looks amazing!
This is just a couple of shots from a current map I'm working on. The shots are from just one of the rooms you need to complete.
If anyone could give me some tips on lighting...that would be great. =]
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I'm still starting out with P2 mapping but I found that a good starting point is to add an observation room instance plus env_projectedtexture light. (Look at "sp_a2_column_blocker.vmf" for an example.)
Also there are a lot of instances available of the light strips behind glass. ("instances/lights/light_panel_*"). These work well to fill in dark areas of a room, especially with the black, clean style you're using.
Other Portal 2 maps: Medusa Glare
Portal 1 maps: Try Anything Twice | Manic Mechanic
Also there are a lot of instances available of the light strips behind glass. ("instances/lights/light_panel_*"). These work well to fill in dark areas of a room, especially with the black, clean style you're using.
Thanks so much. =] This will be very helpful in the completion of my map. (still have a lot to do).
I appreciate the feedback very much.
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