Forum | Thinking With Portals

#1 · February 15, 2009, 11:35 am

This is my first custom map for Portal. It's still in beta, so it may contain a bug or two.

I've done some simple maps for other games before, but this is the first one posted on the internet. Let me know what you think!

EDIT: A release version of this map is available:
http://forums.thinking.withportals.com/manic-mechanic-t1639.html

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#2 · February 15, 2009, 12:54 pm

first download you mAP LOOKX COOL

#3 · February 15, 2009, 12:59 pm

This deserves a try. .

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#4 · February 15, 2009, 2:23 pm

Wow, not bad. I'm impressed by the entity set-up behind this map. The puzzels are a little overwhelming at first, because you have to learn the new mechanics. I'll give a more thorough review when I've reached the end.

#5 · February 15, 2009, 3:10 pm

BRAVO! One of the single most entertaining portal maps I've ever played. I was expecting it to be way too complicated from the screenshots, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was tough, I'll give you that, but it was not "impossible portal move" tough, it was "now what the hell do I do now" tough. I was not expecting it to be nearly that long, and there several moments, where I was like, "holy shit, that was awesome!"

#6 · February 15, 2009, 5:14 pm

Very nice map!! but to hard for me:( i come to that big room with the three balls, and then i got stuck:P

I really liked you way how you did that so you can't cheat by set a cube betwine that door at the first room:D thats epic!

#7 · February 15, 2009, 5:36 pm

Wow, this brought Portal to a next level. A really unique map.

I'm at the point with the cables and took a break to come here and post.
So far, i didn't encounter any problems or glitches of any kind.

Keep it up buddy, you have an instant classic there...
Can't wait to see it 'officially' released. :wink:

Btw, one small thing. Are you going to create a thumb for your Bonus Maps folder?
Just curious, cause a great map like this sure deserves the best presentation, right?

#8 · February 15, 2009, 5:45 pm

Well,

I loved all the way you used Sources Physics with portals, a new way of thinking but, I always seem to be lost. With the second room, you give all these puzzles but I had no idea what was the exit nor how to open it. Hope you make the exit and give a hint on a solution.

Work on this map more. You have new and creative Ideas, but you navigation through them are a bit missing. I'll play it again to see if I missed anything.

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#9 · February 15, 2009, 6:03 pm

Good map, I have a few things to point out.

The spot where you get the advanced gun.
http://www.zilefile.com/files/5033_gvvxv/wm.jpg

Well if you crouch like this.
http://www.zilefile.com/files/5034_nmjxn/wm1.jpg

You can press E and grab it.
http://www.zilefile.com/files/5035_g12da/wm2.jpg

making this useless
http://www.zilefile.com/files/5036_tbmpm/wm3.jpg

Also I know this is after I got the advanced gun, but I loved this timed chamber.
http://www.zilefile.com/files/5037_yvlfy/wm4.jpg

#10 · February 15, 2009, 6:08 pm

Nice find Portalfan.

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