This one's all about environmental storytelling. The good stuff. The stuff that separates a stale walking simulator from a good time. It's a sore point for mappers old and new, and we're going to fix that once and for all with that competition.

No puzzles where necessary. The focus is mainly on some rich storytelling through the world, the environment of the world participants made. Experience the world through the details, finding hints and suggestions of happenings past.

This competition ran on the first weeks of December 2020, results took a while to come in, but here we are, congratulations to Ossy, the Prophet & Valla-chan for their first place with their entry "Asphyxia".

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1st place: Asphyxia by Ossy, the Prophet & Valla-chan -- 40.250/45

Check the Feedback here: Judging Spreadsheet

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2nd place: Anomalous by MrRogers -- 40.000/45

Check the Feedback here: Judging Spreadsheet

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**3rd place:** **Tiffany by Ada -- 39.167/45**

Check the Feedback here: Judging Spreadsheet

Other entries in this competition

• **Re-Invigorated** by BEEclan & TeamSpen210 -- [32.300/45 - Judging Spreadsheet](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1egunzTY9dsOvF9yU-JYeMaM89VlHYYpKmoKf9Wrh1TY/edit?usp=sharing)
• **Bioengineering** by Ferni -- [31.167/45 - Judging Spreadsheet](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17GBqthjyFOUdP8B3-UWTqLQX2BgiqZrpPioW02mRjb4/edit?usp=sharing)
• **Grand Courtyard Hotel** by matt71490 & Lassi -- [30.417/45 - Judging Spreadsheet](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1cbcvm__uhP5-628B98GVwyxKiB_wvwJWiVbpci9Tfik/edit?usp=sharing)
• **Aperture Liars** by BEEPlay -- [26.733/45 - Judging Spreadsheet ](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gSaDrd9IK7bQ8lggcn7b8rFKsTRT1UECoSReSrN_W2s/edit?usp=sharing)
• **sp_breakout** by Mystical βee -- [22.833/45 - Judging Spreadsheet ](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gSaDrd9IK7bQ8lggcn7b8rFKsTRT1UECoSReSrN_W2s/edit?usp=sharing)
• **Renovations** by 16902 -- [21.650/45 - Judging Spreadsheet ](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FUX0ogh6GfkoVDYVqQwNZlHreQPKuH95_mbINKRH5Sk/edit?usp=sharing)
• **Left after the shift** by Mr. Fear -- [20.950/45 - Judging Spreadsheet](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KryuZhEgN-CJ6cY8jASKKruh0mXyD5N2rnuCgdJIl5s/edit?usp=sharing)
• **Eingeschüchtert und feige - Metathesiophobia** by Amber -- [19.583/45 - Judging Spreadsheet ](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1td8aVIoyHdMD9gZ45vR4gLxkt3uDKgju_jw3ckQjpmw/edit?usp=sharing)
• **hammer(tm)** by Beeguettery -- [17.883/45 - Judging Spreadsheet ](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MpR0p7oaMIjNOOoDwdMm7OvHc-x4hJaJbyxNt0gQ0rM/edit?usp=sharing)
• **Insanity** by TERRORcows -- [17.617/45 - Judging Spreadsheet](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1f0RsFztm6l6NCrQGpk9wKFc8j3ReVbfZESKS6oie6rc/edit?usp=sharing)
• **hoho story time** by DrBee-pster -- [14.967/45 - Judging Spreadsheet](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MGQtnQFo-16elhY8K5TZvDhUbdW4ipQ-UsT_Kca-UXI/edit?usp=sharing)
• **Backstage Breakdown** by someone & TRIPLIX The Bee Core -- [13.000/45 - Judging Spreadsheet](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LtDGgmYevp6AKJlHGJlV05nfdM2GrtnW6GAUjxNCqvg/edit?usp=sharing)
• *(BONUS)* **30 seconds in 30 minutes** by rorius berardoius -- [20.900/45 - Judging Spreadsheet](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/15pMRwAqwWLZT-fhtkL_DkGpWy1uVqXSrvPkWEZbTdHk/edit?usp=sharing)

Contact us:

Site: [Thinking.withportals.com](http://www.thinking.withportals.com/) Discord: [Discord.gg](https://static.moddb.com/html/external/tinymce/ https:/discord.gg/tQsn4Pm)

This competition was all about visuals. Specifically, short maps with really good visuals. No puzzles where required, but participants could include if they want. The competition ran for 10 days on the first weeks of august, congrats to everyone, and in particular Valla-chan for earning first place for her map Isle of Onara!

1st place: Isle of Onara by Valla-Chan -- 36.600/40

Check the judge feedback here: Judging Spreadsheet

2nd place: First Steps by Super Dirt -- 34.900/40

Check the judge feedback here: Judging Spreadsheet

**3rd place: just_a_stroll.bsp by Madeye -- 34.600/40**

Check the judge feedback here:Judging Spreadsheet

Other entries in this competition

• 4. **Fluxional** by MrRogers -- 34.500/40 [Judging Spreadsheet](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1G5NqXeAksr_zKBcRoR7_7D7WndpiLiHLi140hzRl-DE/edit?usp=sharing)
• 5.** Surface Meltdown** by Tewan & Mystical Ace -- 33.000/40 [Judging Spreadsheet](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11SaUlJssaCzo7xn0kDv2-M91rS1vWE6n4jl3hfMs33I/edit?usp=sharing)
• 6. **Submechanophobia** by Ferni -- 31.700/40 [Judging Spreadsheet](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1V0tpExbyouNBIEwEz0itu2GiTqQdIqwsJ3zCfmeUbBI/edit?usp=sharing)
• 7. **Outage** by Orlando2303 & B.A.S.E -- 29.000/40 [Judging Spreadsheet](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-BE-D9-BSGLWW1R2V2xQvAg71JS61u4H5HNWyM189Vg/edit?usp=sharing)
• 8. **The Duke** by Jofish -- 26.400/40 [Judging Spreadsheet](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1UmjNNcgtwauu0bfrfW22Yz4Uc-EktWOKYnRow7dFHWg/edit?usp=sharing)
• 9. **Beyond Shattered Walls** by Ossy Flawol -- 25.800/40 [Judging Spreadsheet](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ur9NRC9ED8c_m9f1YKHX9rUGxgUQ1WD_0ZFEwp-CXcA/edit?usp=sharing)
• 10. **Free from the depths** by LabPlay -- 22.000/40 [Judging Spreadsheet](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1riKvoZ0OfH5a-46pD87uNcqaWETrE5bgW0sPimdaBvQ/edit?usp=sharing)
• 11. **Guys something is wrong with my submission** by Krzyhau -- 21.400/40 [Judging Spreadsheet](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bmDV9ogEy0YpEgSf3mhbvwzvnMVrYhQOnNCwHgbl6Tk/edit?usp=sharing)
• 12. **twp visual design comp submission** by AddM -- 21.000/40 [Judging Spreadsheet](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1eU5SDXJEiWFLt_JzxtQeRbK3ql1JMivOxVZL4R2P8sM/edit?usp=sharing)
• 13. **Vaultway** by DrMeepster -- 20.700/40 [Judging Spreadsheet](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1XeqdD6bcd6dPPfiKBY_dAkogQVTeEOngKUufF_LB_ag/edit?usp=sharing)
• 14. **Future-Starter** by BoxFigs & matt71490 -- 17.100/40 [Judging Spreadsheet](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13UDtX_2gnfQBLyyMh8NzUyGpn9h_bWESEsKnLe1TKSg/edit?usp=sharing)
• 15.** Broken Door** by souf -- 14.500/40 [Judging Spreadsheet](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Mewugixq7_N71YToKa6DGvk2ldMHaAirb4CctNG9bTI/edit?usp=sharing)
• 16.** ho yes matrix time** by Baguettery -- 13.500/40 [Judging Spreadsheet](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MVpdCiIHoa2ctlz32SnaqCLs3zA0UcUFYj8f1TCJwOw/edit?usp=sharing)
• 17. **CBT** by DarviL -- 5.000/40 [Judging Spreadsheet](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bmDV9ogEy0YpEgSf3mhbvwzvnMVrYhQOnNCwHgbl6Tk/edit?usp=sharing)
• (BONUS) **Stairing** by MisterLambda -- 30.125/40 [Judging Spreadsheet](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tJPVGmVGhb8f-rbrqte-JuH1kSA6qg3lG3ISQtoWY7Y/edit?usp=sharing)

Contact us:

Site: http://www.thinking.withportals.com
Discord: https://discord.gg/tQsn4Pm‘

After discussions, our moderators and Community contributors came to an agreement on a new set of rules for those who wish to join and interact on our discord server asking about general advises on mapping and modding, and what you should expect when you join the server, read below for more information.

 

• **Be respectful to all users.** Take any interpersonal issues to DM's — they have no place here.
• **Avoid low-quality posts.** This includes memes, images without context, or anything else that doesn't contribute to productive discussion.
• **Don't spam.** Generally just don't do anything repeatedly until it gets annoying.
• **Give and take good criticism.** Keep criticism fair and constructive; be ready to take feedback when you post your work.
• **English discussion only.** We know not everyone speaks English natively, but please make your best effort!
• **Absolutely no pornographic/gore/NSFW/NSFL material.** If you're not sure, don't post it.
• **Don't backseat moderate.** If someone's being problematic, let the moderators take care of it.
• **Ask good questions.** Do your own research before you ask, and be clear, specific, and detailed in your question.
• **Give good answers.** Be patient with askers, and be as clear and thoughtful in your answer as possible.

  We also had some changes within our admins with some departures by some long time members due conflicting agendas between the moderator job and real life. TWP thank ***Anna (Lpfreaky90),*** ***Adroon, Michelle Sleeper, ***and ***Niker107  ***For their job and time in the team. Although, not all is sad news, TWP welcome our two new additions to the team of moderators, those being ***Wii2 ***and ***Chris W. ***Who are also long-time members of the community. If you wish to join the server, [CLICK HERE](https://discord.gg/XUUtbsy) thanks for reading this far, and as always, sorry for the bad English.

Today we release a compile of all the maps from past competitions held by TWP in the years between 2017 – 2019, this project first started with the intention of only include submissions that weren't available to be downloaded on places the steam workshop, or the very own thinking with portals site, however in the process of assembling this Mod, it evolved to an archival initiative including all the maps we could find that where submitted to any of this contests , including the ones you can still find and play on the workshop.

This mod has a total of 30 maps across all 5 held competitions, all properly named and credited, for you to play and enjoy. Here is a list of all the competitions included in this pack, along with a summary of what it was about, who won, and which map is from which competition.

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**Summer Mapping Competition - 2017**

**Theme: Open-ended**

This contest is a follow-up to all our fun and successful Mapping Competitions in the past. The purpose of this event is to promote & reward people who are skilled in puzzle design and advanced map-making techniques. We anticipate this competition will be incentive for level designers to bring their A-Game to the Portal 2 community to enjoy. We also hope this encourages newcomers to the content-creation scene using the PTI to challenge themselves to make excellent content with Hammer.

**Winner**

**Agelity by Snapper576 **

**Other entries from this contest**

• **Double or Nothing **by Idolon [Not Included in the Pack]
• **Antilles** by RectorRocks
• **Shift-Tab** by l1zardr0ckets
• **Double or Nothing** by Idolon
• **Laser Construction** by PersonMeetup
• **Empty Floor** by PortalStorm4000 [Not Included in the Pack]
• **Wheatley's Final Test** by Slyceth [Not Included in the Pack]

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**Winter Mapping Competition - 2017**

**Theme: "Alternative Path"**

Your map must start off at some place in the campaign, and it must feature the player taking an alternate route. For example, some dialogue goes differently and causes the player to go elsewhere from the main story, or they instead get led through a side door and led astray from the path set by the single player campaign.

**Winner**

**Divergence by MisterLambda**

**Other entries from this contest**

• **Parallels **by Pratical Problems
• **One Track mind **by The Snap
• **Pacbody Wheat to flour **by Slycetch **[**Disqualified In Judging**]**

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**BTS Competition - 2018**

**Theme: "Behind The Scenes"**

The gritty inner bowels of Aperture Science, churning out hundreds of OSHA violations per day. Whether it be an old sealed off wing from the 60's or a processing area from the 90's, your level must take place in one of the many non-test chamber areas of Aperture Science. Incorporate awe-inspiring set pieces with an incredible atmosphere, and make players admire how cool it is! That said, your map should still contain a puzzle of some sort. Adapt your puzzle to the environment, and have them complement each other beautifully. This is your opportunity to let your visual design shine while also seamlessly integrating a fun puzzle or two. The size and scope of your puzzle(s) is up to you.

**Winner**

**Spotless by MisterLambda **

**Other entries from this contest**

• **Exhaust Station **by srs_bsnss
• **Neurotoxic Disaster **by Tewan
• **Farlands **by Person Meetup
• **Foundation Pit by **Wii2
• **Robot accident **by Super Dirt
• **Laser-controlled movable boxes **by leemetme **[**Not Included in the Pack**]**
• **Map that I spent 3 hours making **by Pancakes

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**Mobility quality control - 2019**

**Theme: The use of Gels**

Your map must put a spotlight on one of the more challenging elements in puzzle creation: mobility gels. That is, you must use one or more of the gels as the centerpiece/focus of your puzzle. Your map can use any theme you'd like.

**Winner**

**Three Friendly Flings by Super Dirt**

**Other entries from this contest**

• **Untitled Map 1 **by Wii2
• **Lemonade **by Froge
• **B-Trip **by Lambda Core
• **Börk **by MisterLambda [Bonus Entry]

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**Towering - 2019**

**Theme: Open-Ended**

YoYou may interpret this however you'd like, whether it be visuals- focused, puzzle-focused, or some combination thereof. It doesn't even have to be set in Aperture if you want! However, your map should plainly communicate some aspect of the theme.

**Winner**

**The Climb by Tewan**

**Other entries from this contest**

• **The Perilous Pitfall** by hennyburgr
• **Doble** by Permatemp
• **Apoapsis** by MisterLambda
• **Kwyjibo** by Engine Hunk Overflow
• **T A L L** by Ossy Flawol
• **Two Places** at Once by Wii2
• **Escalation **by FishSniper86
• **Hamjumper** by Camben
• **Laser with two levels** by BezaoBuilder
• **Towering** by LabPlay **[**Disqualified, Not Included in the Pack**]**

*Hi everyone!  - judging for the fifth mapping competition is now finished. Below is a list of each entry's placement: *

1. The Climb by Tewan -- 48.833/63

• 1. The Perilous Pitfall by hennyburgr -- 45.750/63 *

3. Doble* by Permatemp -- 45.583/63 *

4. Apoapsis* by MisterLambda -- 44.083/63 *

5. Kwyjibo* by Engine Hunk Overflow -- 42.700/63 *

6. T A L L* by Ossy Flawol -- 40.750/63 *

7. Two Places at Once* by Wii2 -- 33.167/63 *

8. Escalation by FishSniper86 -- 28.750/63

• 1. Hamjumper by Camben -- 24.750/63 *

10. Laser with two levels* by BezaoBuilder -- 23.167/63 *

*(DISQUALIFIED) Towering by LabPlay -- 26.917/63 *

Congratulations to Tewan, hennyburgr and Permatemp for scoring top 3! Contact Michelle Sleeper on Steam or Discorc to receive your prizes. It was certainly a close competition to say the least, with the scores so close. I'm really happy with the turnout we saw with this competition, and hope to see a similar turnout for the next competition. Thanks to everyone who participated in the competition, and thanks for being patient!.