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Title: Portal 2
Post by: Implode on April 19, 2011, 12:09:12 AM
Who's planning on playing this? My copy doesn't get here until Saturday, so I figured I'd post in this thread before any spoilers had a chance to get in.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: MetalManiac666 on April 19, 2011, 12:12:27 AM
I'm currently broke, though I'll probably still download it when I get back to my desktop later this week.

Fully expecting the greatest game ever.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Edan the Man on April 19, 2011, 12:13:34 AM
Me me me. I'm at work now, but I have it on steam all preloaded and ready to go.

Also, who else thinks valve massively trolled everyone with the GLaDOS@home "early" release thing? :lol
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: MetalManiac666 on April 19, 2011, 12:16:43 AM
Also, who else thinks valve massively trolled everyone with the GLaDOS@home "early" release thing? :lol

Undoubtedly the case.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: TheVoxyn on April 19, 2011, 12:51:33 AM
Steam is decrypting the files now :caffeine:.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Riceball on April 19, 2011, 12:53:12 AM
Also, who else thinks valve massively trolled everyone with the GLaDOS@home "early" release thing? :lol

Undoubtedly the case.
Duh...this is GLaDOS we are talking about.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: faemir on April 19, 2011, 02:06:35 AM
I'm at work now ¬_¬
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: vivid2012 on April 19, 2011, 02:28:11 AM
I'm at work now ¬_¬
so do I .
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: TheVoxyn on April 19, 2011, 03:03:52 AM
Played it a bit (80 minutes according to steam) and so far its fantastic. I love the humour they put in again and the atmosphere is a lot better than in part 1. Also, the new puzzle elements they added are a great addition.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Sigz on April 19, 2011, 03:06:55 AM
I want to, but I don't really have the money and with exams coming up I should be focusing on uni anyways. Oh well, I'll have the summer to play it.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Rina on April 19, 2011, 06:56:41 AM
I CAN'T WAIT TO PLAY  :metal
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Metropolis pt.-1 on April 19, 2011, 07:29:24 AM
Getting it on thursday when it comes out here in the UK. GAHHHH MUST PLAY!
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Super Dude on April 19, 2011, 07:43:33 AM
I'll probably buy it after the school year is over.  Lower price, no schoolwork to worry about, and friends off from school if I feel like doing co-op.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Volk9 on April 19, 2011, 08:45:42 AM
Bought it, so I'm waiting for Rina to come over so we can play
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: lateralus88 on April 19, 2011, 08:49:46 AM
Went to a midnight release last night for Portal 2 with a couple of friends, and went back to one of their houses to play it for a little while before I realized an all nighter was going to destroy me. I can say I am officially anxious to get payed this Friday.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: sonatafanica on April 19, 2011, 08:53:26 AM
Had it pre-ordered and played it for a few minutes this morning before leaving for class. I can't wait to play it more aaaggghhh
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Super Dude on April 19, 2011, 08:53:47 AM
Went to a midnight release last night for Portal 2 with a couple of friends, and went back to one of their houses to play it for a little while before I realized an all nighter was going to destroy me. I can say I am officially anxious to get payed this Friday.

Oi, good luck with that dude.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: njdtfan on April 19, 2011, 08:55:44 AM
Playing right now. Been playing since I got it last night. BTW, Mortal Kombat is killer also.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: TheVoxyn on April 19, 2011, 09:32:20 AM
Few hours in, it is amazing so far.

For the people getting it later, try to avoid spoilers as much as you can. The story is pretty damn cool and a lot of the effect is lost if you know too much.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: LearningToLive on April 19, 2011, 09:40:44 AM
The game is out already?? Wow I'm excited to play it! I'm going to wait for my brother to buy it since he makes more money than me and he was the one who introduced me to the first one  :P

Plus, I'm not that great at the puzzles and he's really good at that stuff.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Super Dude on April 19, 2011, 10:35:20 AM
Few hours in, it is amazing so far.

For the people getting it later, try to avoid spoilers as much as you can. The story is pretty damn cool and a lot of the effect is lost if you know too much.

I'm watching a playthrough on YouTube. :P
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Volk9 on April 19, 2011, 11:18:52 AM
Few hours in, it is amazing so far.

For the people getting it later, try to avoid spoilers as much as you can. The story is pretty damn cool and a lot of the effect is lost if you know too much.

I'm watching a playthrough on YouTube. :P

Rina and I are playing right now, about an hour in^^ Love it!
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Super Dude on April 19, 2011, 11:23:34 AM
I'm really curious how the co-op mode fits into the Portal mythos as a whole, if at all.  I hope it's not some glorified "multiplayer" mode.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Fiery Winds on April 19, 2011, 11:47:07 AM
I'm really curious how the co-op mode fits into the Portal mythos as a whole, if at all.  I hope it's not some glorified "multiplayer" mode.

I haven't played it yet, but I do know that Valve said Co-op takes place after the events of the singleplayer mode, which would suggest sticking to the storyline somewhat.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Kosmo on April 19, 2011, 12:30:54 PM
I'm really curious how the co-op mode fits into the Portal mythos as a whole, if at all.  I hope it's not some glorified "multiplayer" mode.
I watched an episode of a co-op playthrough and it seems cool, you solve the puzzles with a buddy (obviously) but what i mean is that there is really teamwork so you're not just soloing it all while your friend just fucks about.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Volk9 on April 19, 2011, 01:41:44 PM
Rina and I are stuck on level 20 or 21, the one with 3 lasers. Its the level after Glados "cleans up"
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: lateralus88 on April 19, 2011, 03:36:23 PM
So, I think I'm going to give in and buy Portal 2 right the fuck now. I have a bunch of money meant for saving, but I can just replace what I spend with my paycheck this Friday. I have thought this through for a total of 8 seconds.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: TheVoxyn on April 19, 2011, 03:43:17 PM
Rina and I are stuck on level 20 or 21, the one with 3 lasers. Its the level after Glados "cleans up"
I loved that chamber, it has a pretty cool solution. If you want a solution let me know, but figuring it out by yourself is way more fun of course :p.

Also, my post that I thought I posted here but was in the videogames thread:
Portal 2 is very cool so far. Sometimes wish it was a tad more challenging but the atmosphere and dialogue are brilliant. Have the feeling that I'm nearing the end already though, which would mean it's not very long again.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Volk9 on April 19, 2011, 03:53:53 PM
Rina and I are stuck on level 20 or 21, the one with 3 lasers. Its the level after Glados "cleans up"
I loved that chamber, it has a pretty cool solution. If you want a solution let me know, but figuring it out by yourself is way more fun of course :p.

Also, my post that I thought I posted here but was in the videogames thread:
Portal 2 is very cool so far. Sometimes wish it was a tad more challenging but the atmosphere and dialogue are brilliant. Have the feeling that I'm nearing the end already though, which would mean it's not very long again.

Help please. Volk and I couldn't figure it out and took a break.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: lateralus88 on April 19, 2011, 04:23:02 PM
AAHHHHHH IT'S ONLY HALF DONE INSTALLING
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: TheVoxyn on April 19, 2011, 04:35:04 PM
Rina and I are stuck on level 20 or 21, the one with 3 lasers. Its the level after Glados "cleans up"
I loved that chamber, it has a pretty cool solution. If you want a solution let me know, but figuring it out by yourself is way more fun of course :p.

Also, my post that I thought I posted here but was in the videogames thread:
Portal 2 is very cool so far. Sometimes wish it was a tad more challenging but the atmosphere and dialogue are brilliant. Have the feeling that I'm nearing the end already though, which would mean it's not very long again.

Help please. Volk and I couldn't figure it out and took a break.
Pm'ed!
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: glaurung on April 19, 2011, 06:41:05 PM
This co-op is amazing.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Kosmo on April 20, 2011, 09:45:12 AM
Can't wait to get to play the second one it seems even better than the first one and i'm in love with the first one.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: ClairvoyantCat on April 20, 2011, 09:53:27 AM
I've got to get this.


Time to mow a few neighbor's lawns.  Ugh. 
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Sigz on April 20, 2011, 10:32:12 AM
Somewhat ironically, you'll probably spend more time mowing their lawns then you will on the single player campaign.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: sonatafanica on April 20, 2011, 11:05:44 AM
Cave Johnson is amazing  :lol
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: ehra on April 20, 2011, 11:24:44 AM
Spoilers.








The single player ending was fantastic, but I was a little distracted wondering how Chell didn't die. Still, it was too cool for that to ruin it.

Also, I think I liked this ending song more than Still Alive





Did anyone look at the Super 8 "interactive teaser?" It was really neat, I've never seen something like that before.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: TheVoxyn on April 20, 2011, 11:47:13 AM
Spoilers.








The single player ending was fantastic, but I was a little distracted wondering how Chell didn't die. Still, it was too cool for that to ruin it.

Also, I think I liked this ending song more than Still Alive





Did anyone look at the Super 8 "interactive teaser?" It was really neat, I've never seen something like that before.
SPOILERS




I also found it a bit weird. The thing that I found even weirder was that the portal on the moon was created in like 1 second while the portal gun doesn't work instantly but shoots a bolt. But those are minor details, it's still a cool ending. And the sentries making music were the best.


Cave Johnson is amazing  :lol
Yea, he has some incredible lines  :lol.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Kosmo on April 20, 2011, 12:03:16 PM
Is Glados that bitch that keeps talking to me all the time? Been listening to music all the time while playing but now i just played with game sounds on so i don't know.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Fiery Winds on April 20, 2011, 12:06:12 PM
Is Glados that bitch that keeps talking to me all the time? Been listening to music all the time while playing but now i just played with game sounds on so i don't know.  :laugh:

WHAT!?  You haven't been listening to the game this entire time!?  Start over.  Now.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Kosmo on April 20, 2011, 12:07:02 PM
 :'(

Not that it would take long since now i know what to do on the levels.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: TheVoxyn on April 20, 2011, 12:14:41 PM
What, you didn't listen to Glados? Please use sound for part 2, it makes it so much better :p.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: glaurung on April 20, 2011, 12:16:06 PM
Yeah, Glados is one of the best parts of you just lost the game.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: lateralus88 on April 20, 2011, 01:00:51 PM
Yeah, Glados is one of the best parts of you just lost the game.
Die.


ALSO I FUCKING KNEW THAT WHEATELY WAS GOING TO GO INSANE ON ME SOMEWHERE DOWN THE LINE. I DIDN'T TRUST HIM FROM THE BEGINNING.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: ehra on April 20, 2011, 01:09:19 PM
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Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: mizzl on April 20, 2011, 01:10:01 PM
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Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Rina on April 20, 2011, 01:10:59 PM
You know it's really HIM who wants to play.  ;)
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: sonatafanica on April 20, 2011, 06:33:46 PM
Beat the single player today. Awesome, awesome, awesome game.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: ehra on April 20, 2011, 07:03:30 PM
That just happened.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Rina on April 20, 2011, 08:39:05 PM
I think Volk and I are planning on finishing it on Tuesday.  :metal
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: ehra on April 21, 2011, 04:18:08 PM
There's something about the Portal timeline that bothers me a bit.


Spoilers


As far as I'm aware, Glados went online and took over Aperture on Bring Your Daughter To Work Day. At one point in Portal 2 you find a bunch of science projects done by employees' daughters for Bring Your Daughter To Work Day (all of the potato experiments and the volcano). One of the potatoes grew into some huge plant and is mostly blocking the cardboard presentation behind it, but if you zoom up on it you can see "Chell" written on it.

When did she do this project? I can't imagine she'd do the potato thing as an adult, but if she did it as a kid then how long ago was this Bring Your Daughter To Work Day? Was she kept in stasis for years before Portal 1 took place?
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Super Dude on April 21, 2011, 04:45:45 PM
There's something about the Portal timeline that bothers me a bit.


Spoilers


As far as I'm aware, Glados went online and took over Aperture on Bring Your Daughter To Work Day. At one point in Portal 2 you find a bunch of science projects done by employees' daughters for Bring Your Daughter To Work Day (all of the potato experiments and the volcano). One of the potatoes grew into some huge plant and is mostly blocking the cardboard presentation behind it, but if you zoom up on it you can see "Chell" written on it.

When did she do this project? I can't imagine she'd do the potato thing as an adult, but if she did it as a kid then how long ago was this Bring Your Daughter To Work Day? Was she kept in stasis for years before Portal 1 took place?


My impression is that it has been several years, yes.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: lateralus88 on April 21, 2011, 05:09:35 PM
There's something about the Portal timeline that bothers me a bit.


Spoilers


As far as I'm aware, Glados went online and took over Aperture on Bring Your Daughter To Work Day. At one point in Portal 2 you find a bunch of science projects done by employees' daughters for Bring Your Daughter To Work Day (all of the potato experiments and the volcano). One of the potatoes grew into some huge plant and is mostly blocking the cardboard presentation behind it, but if you zoom up on it you can see "Chell" written on it.

When did she do this project? I can't imagine she'd do the potato thing as an adult, but if she did it as a kid then how long ago was this Bring Your Daughter To Work Day? Was she kept in stasis for years before Portal 1 took place?


I'm assuming that's all implied, yes.


Also I just finished the campaign for the first time. The very last couple of minutes were all hilariously brilliant. Loved every second of it. Now I'm going through my second play through with the commentary on like I did with Portal 1.

That is, unless someone with the PC version (or PS3, I hear works with Steam users as well) wants to do the Co-op with me. I really want to go through it sometime soon.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Super Dude on April 21, 2011, 05:15:50 PM
So I can officially confirm that btw, as according to the Combine OverWiki, GLaDOS took over the Aperture Science facility in 1998, while the Black Mesa Incident takes place in the vague year 200-.  Portal 2 is then said to be set after Half-Life 2 which is itself around 20 years after the Black Mesa Incident.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: ehra on April 21, 2011, 05:17:18 PM
Sounds good. Makes you wonder what sort of mental condition Chell really is in.



edit: Wait, I don't think that works and one of us (probably me) is confused. If Chell were in stasis since she was a little kid at the Bring Your Daughter To Work Day then her body should have remained the same during that time (since she doesn't age from Portal 1 to 2)
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Marvellous G on April 21, 2011, 05:20:14 PM
Played the first hour or so tonight, and I've actually been laughing out loud a lot, way more than even with the first game.

My one minor quibble: I'm not really a huge fan of the overgrown, destroyed scenery. I kind of preferred the cleanliness of the first one. Oh well, it's still awesome so far.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Kosmo on April 21, 2011, 05:22:47 PM
Played the first hour or so tonight, and I've actually been laughing out loud a lot, way more than even with the first game.

My one minor quibble: I'm not really a huge fan of the overgrown, destroyed scenery. I kind of preferred the cleanliness of the first one. Oh well, it's still awesome so far.
I'm the opposite, i love the ruin-y areas!
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Super Dude on April 21, 2011, 05:23:28 PM
Sounds good. Makes you wonder what sort of mental condition Chell really is in.



edit: Wait, I don't think that works and one of us (probably me) is confused. If Chell were in stasis since she was a little kid at the Bring Your Daughter To Work Day then her body should have remained the same during that time (since she doesn't age from Portal 1 to 2)

She's a dangerous, mute lunatic. :biggrin:

Also I don't think she is in stasis (at the beginning of Portal 1), or at least that's not the impression I got.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: lateralus88 on April 21, 2011, 05:48:38 PM
So I can officially confirm that btw, as according to the Combine OverWiki, GLaDOS took over the Aperture Science facility in 1998, while the Black Mesa Incident takes place in the vague year 200-.  Portal 2 is then said to be set after Half-Life 2 which is itself around 20 years after the Black Mesa Incident.
I really hope when Half Life 2: Episode 3 comes out (spoiler - it' won't) that there is a small crossover between Portal 2 and Half-Life. Even something as much as dialogue about it would be so cool. I don't know, I fucking love things like that.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: ehra on April 21, 2011, 06:03:25 PM
So I can officially confirm that btw, as according to the Combine OverWiki, GLaDOS took over the Aperture Science facility in 1998, while the Black Mesa Incident takes place in the vague year 200-.  Portal 2 is then said to be set after Half-Life 2 which is itself around 20 years after the Black Mesa Incident.
I really hope when Half Life 2: Episode 3 comes out (spoiler - it' won't) that there is a small crossover between Portal 2 and Half-Life. Even something as much as dialogue about it would be so cool. I don't know, I fucking love things like that.

I'm guessing that the Borealis will be the most we get. Maybe some clipboards or something small referencing Aperture/Portal.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: lateralus88 on April 21, 2011, 06:06:23 PM
I was thinking something similar, to be honest. If I remember correctly, Borealis is a part of Aperture right? It'd be cool to maybe stumble across some files on a computer screen or maybe an audio log or something.

I don't know, but mother fucker I'd take down entire nations for Half-Life 2: Episode 3 right about now.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: ehra on April 21, 2011, 06:16:03 PM
I was thinking something similar, to be honest. If I remember correctly, Borealis is a part of Aperture right?

Yep.


Finding its docking bay is a Portal 2 achievement.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: lateralus88 on April 21, 2011, 06:25:25 PM
I was thinking something similar, to be honest. If I remember correctly, Borealis is a part of Aperture right?

Yep.


Finding its docking bay is a Portal 2 achievement.
:omg: :omg: :omg: I just looked this up. Oh man, that's awesome.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Super Dude on April 21, 2011, 06:26:06 PM
I was thinking something similar, to be honest. If I remember correctly, Borealis is a part of Aperture right?

Yep.


Finding its docking bay is a Portal 2 achievement.

This, and CJ of course makes a reference to Black Mesa, but that's not so groundbreaking.  I would love it if Gordon met GLaDOS.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: lateralus88 on April 21, 2011, 06:28:26 PM
I was thinking something similar, to be honest. If I remember correctly, Borealis is a part of Aperture right?

Yep.


Finding its docking bay is a Portal 2 achievement.

This, and CJ of course makes a reference to Black Mesa, but that's not so groundbreaking.  I would love it if Gordon met GLaDOS.
Personally, I was thinking something more along the lines of Chell being amongst a large group of refugees/survivors/something. But GLaDOS making a guest appearance would be so fucking cool.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Super Dude on April 21, 2011, 06:38:07 PM
Well I hate to break it to ya, but when I said Portal 2 takes place after Half-Life 2, the general consensus is that that means at least a couple centuries after...
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: lateralus88 on April 21, 2011, 06:39:07 PM
Wait, really? I was unaware of this.


I guess that explains the mass amounts of lush fields at the end of Portal 2, instead of Combine everywhere.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: ehra on April 21, 2011, 06:43:56 PM
Yeah, the comic in the extras explains that part.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Super Dude on April 21, 2011, 06:44:38 PM
If I had to take a guess, I'd say Portal 1 probably takes place around the same time as Half-Life 2.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: faemir on April 22, 2011, 03:28:30 AM
If I had to take a guess, I'd say Portal 1 probably takes place around the same time as Half-Life 2.

We don't know that at all.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Sintheros on April 22, 2011, 05:59:45 AM
DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM?
I'M THE MAN WHO'S GONNA TO BURN YOUR HOUSE DOWN, WITH THE LEMONS!
I'M GONNA GET MY ENGINEERS TO INVENT A COMBUSTIBLE LEMON THAT BURNS YOUR HOUSE DOWN!

Though not really a spoiler of some sort.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Nigerius Rex on April 22, 2011, 06:02:52 AM
portal 2 sound file dump with some premade into ringtones and also all the music in the game. You will need 7zip.

https://tebuddy.dyndns.org/downloads/portal_tones.7z
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Super Dude on April 22, 2011, 06:42:03 AM
If I had to take a guess, I'd say Portal 1 probably takes place around the same time as Half-Life 2.

We don't know that at all.

If I had to take a guess, I'd say Portal 1 probably takes place around the same time as Half-Life 2.

Quote
If I had to take a guess
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Kosmo on April 22, 2011, 06:47:01 AM
About an hour in on Portal 2.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Edan the Man on April 22, 2011, 07:12:52 AM
Just finished the single player, loved the ending, and well, everything else too. Just an awesome game.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Super Dude on April 22, 2011, 08:06:40 AM
Your avatar is kinda freaky.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: TheVoxyn on April 22, 2011, 08:27:04 AM
portal 2 sound file dump with some premade into ringtones and also all the music in the game. You will need 7zip.

https://tebuddy.dyndns.org/downloads/portal_tones.7z
Awesome, thanks for the link.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: sonatafanica on April 22, 2011, 08:42:18 AM
I want to try out the co-op >:|
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: lateralus88 on April 22, 2011, 08:51:00 AM
I want to try out the co-op >:|
You have the PC version right?

We should play it. Today. After I get back from class. Today.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: sonatafanica on April 22, 2011, 08:53:09 AM
I want to try out the co-op >:|
You have the PC version right?

We should play it. Today. After I get back from class. Today.

Yeah I have the PC version, what do you think I am some kind of jerkoff
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: lateralus88 on April 22, 2011, 09:12:43 AM
Good point.



We should play. You can add me here, bra  (https://steamcommunity.com/id/musicman668)
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: sonatafanica on April 22, 2011, 09:34:34 AM
Just did now when are you going to play with me
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: TheVoxyn on April 22, 2011, 10:18:46 AM
I'd be up for a game sometime.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: sonatafanica on April 22, 2011, 10:21:39 AM
and i'm arctiican just so everyone knows
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: TheVoxyn on April 22, 2011, 10:23:16 AM
Added.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Sigz on April 22, 2011, 02:00:22 PM
I don't have the money, and exams are a month away, and I'm probably gonna get banned from the network for exceeding the daily download limit, but I bought it and am installing now.

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Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: TheVoxyn on April 22, 2011, 02:23:19 PM
Awesome :D. I'm sure it's worth it, it's an amazing game.

Playing co-op now with Alex. It was really easy until a few chambers back but the difficulty is ramping up now, so it's becoming pretty fun. Puzzles can be kinda complicated with 4 portals at the same time :).
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Genowyn on April 22, 2011, 02:24:42 PM
If anyone wants to play some co-op they can add me on Steam. The ID is genowyn or ardywyn or something, I forget which.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: sonatafanica on April 22, 2011, 02:42:54 PM
I don't have the money, and exams are a month away, and I'm probably gonna get banned from the network for exceeding the daily download limit, but I bought it and am installing now.

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ian be my steam friend and we can do co-op whenever you decide you want to play games with other people and stop being so sad and withdrawn
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: sonatafanica on April 22, 2011, 03:47:23 PM
IF SOMEBODY DOESN'T PLAY WITH ME SOON

I'M GOING TO RAPE SOMETHING PRECIOUS TO YOU



COME ON PLAY WITH ME, IT WILL BE A VERY PLEASANT EXPERIENCE
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Genowyn on April 22, 2011, 04:31:39 PM
Just beat the single player. I like the song.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: AcidLameLTE on April 22, 2011, 05:04:27 PM
I just had the game completely fucking spoiled by some douche on Facebook.

I DON'T WANT TO GET IT ANY MORE
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: TheVoxyn on April 22, 2011, 06:00:36 PM
Completed the whole co-op in one go. The last few chambers are pretty fun and the ending sequence kinda continues a bit of story where Portal 2 left off (regarding glados and aperture science).
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: ehra on April 22, 2011, 08:12:03 PM
I just had the game completely fucking spoiled by some douche on Facebook.

I DON'T WANT TO GET IT ANY MORE

I pretty much avoided the entire internet until I could finish the game specifically so none of it would be spoiled (like the part where Chell kills Gordan Freeman and Glados was Gman all along).
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: lateralus88 on April 23, 2011, 12:13:30 AM
Completed the whole co-op in one go. The last few chambers are pretty fun and the ending sequence kinda continues a bit of story where Portal 2 left off (regarding glados and aperture science).
Yeah, the last handful of levels were really fun.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Implode on April 23, 2011, 07:28:15 PM
I just finished the single player campaign. And I fell in love immediately.

Valve somehow has this amazing power where they make more than great games. They create characters you legitimately care about, and realistic worlds that are huge and dynamic. I enjoyed this game to death. I enjoyed it so much...I died...yup. It killed me.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: ehra on April 23, 2011, 07:41:16 PM
This is the first time where I'm actually hoping we get DLC (content, not hats and skin).
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Super Dude on April 23, 2011, 07:43:50 PM
I +1 both of those statements.  Valve really has a knack for worldbuilding and creating a compelling mythology; the Gman, who needs no introduction of course, speaks volumes to this.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: lateralus88 on April 23, 2011, 10:13:02 PM
The Half-life series alone has the best video game story telling I have ever seen from any video game production team, in all honesty. There really is nothing like it. Plus, it's got all that atmosphere and stuff.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: ehra on April 23, 2011, 10:16:22 PM
I really can't wait to see how the next HL game ends up looking, Portal 2 is absolutely gorgeous.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: glaurung on April 23, 2011, 10:17:42 PM
Half-Life is boring.

Portal is pretty damn good though!
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: lateralus88 on April 23, 2011, 10:20:16 PM
Half-Life is boring.

Portal is pretty damn good though!
Oh you.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: ehra on April 23, 2011, 10:20:29 PM
What the fuck
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: lateralus88 on April 23, 2011, 10:39:39 PM
Side note - So far I only have one disappointment with this game. There doesn't seem to be a challenge mode where you are limited on the number of portals you can use for each level. I loved screaming at myself for failing each course multiple times in Portal 1 because of this.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Edan the Man on April 23, 2011, 10:48:44 PM
I feel like overall I had less of a hard time finishing this game than I did with the original, but I can let that slide since it's still so damn amazing.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: lateralus88 on April 23, 2011, 10:50:29 PM
It's the story that counts. And there are still a few pretty challenging sections. What is so good about Portal 2 is that is a legitimately GOOD game. Something a lot of games lack.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Super Dude on April 24, 2011, 12:08:05 AM
So in terms of difficulty you guys thought this was easier than Portal 1?
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: lateralus88 on April 24, 2011, 12:12:41 AM
For the most part. While there were a small handful of chambers that left me scratching my head, I didn't feel like I was challenged the whole way through. Whereas (at least with my first play through of Portal ever) with Portal I felt myself running around like a dumbass on many occasions. Though you know, that could definitely be due to not being able to "think with portals" as easily as I can now having had the game since it came out.

Though TheVoxyn mentioned something to me while playing co-op that I completely agreed with. I wish there were puzzles that involved all of the different elements that have been presented to you throughout the game.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Fiery Winds on April 24, 2011, 12:13:01 AM
So in terms of difficulty you guys thought this was easier than Portal 1?

I wouldn't say it was easier or harder.  The puzzles just had a larger scope than the first one.  I would say this game required more thought prior to solving it, but after you figured out how it was done, you spent more time executing the solution.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Implode on April 24, 2011, 12:24:53 AM
I would say this game required more thought prior to solving it, but after you figured out how it was done, you spent less time executing the solution.

I think that's what you meant to say. If not, that's what I think. I loved the new character(s), though. That is really what made this game as great as it is.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Fiery Winds on April 24, 2011, 12:29:30 AM
I would say this game required more thought prior to solving it, but after you figured out how it was done, you spent less time executing the solution.

I think that's what you meant to say. If not, that's what I think. I loved the new character(s), though. That is really what made this game as great as it is.

I meant more time executing the solution compared to the first game.  Once you figured out the solution in Portal 1, you could solve it really quick because the puzzles were smaller in scope.  Portal 2 had puzzles with more steps than Portal 1.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Sigz on April 24, 2011, 04:21:18 AM
Just finished the single player, I absolutely loved it. WE'RE NOT GOING TO SPACE
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: RuRoRul on April 24, 2011, 09:32:41 AM
Quote
Side note - So far I only have one disappointment with this game. There doesn't seem to be a challenge mode where you are limited on the number of portals you can use for each level. I loved screaming at myself for failing each course multiple times in Portal 1 because of this.


Yeah I was hoping for this too, trying to get Gold Medals (or any medals on some levels) was much more of a challenge so good to do after the game, also the Advanced Chambers and Still Alive Challenge levels were good. The Co-Op made up for that a bit. Has everyone completed that? Some of those were a bit more of a challenge.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Sigz on April 24, 2011, 02:26:36 PM
Did anyone else save the 'different' turret on the turret redemption line? :lol
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Implode on April 24, 2011, 02:28:13 PM
I did. But then 5 seconds later accidentally dropped it into the void.  :'(
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Sigz on April 24, 2011, 02:29:02 PM
YOU MONSTER
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Implode on April 24, 2011, 02:30:16 PM
It was an accident! What did you do with it?

P.S. And oh man. GLaDOS trolling with the companion cube was epic.

P.P.S. And the soundtrack is beautifully perfect.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Kosmo on April 24, 2011, 03:02:46 PM
GLaDOS is hilarious.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Marvellous G on April 24, 2011, 03:16:05 PM
Just finished it, and what a brilliant, brilliant game.

I basically loved every second, although my very minor quibble looking back is how easy it was, at least compared to the original. Still, just a really heartwarming game overall, can't wait to play co-op with my friend when FUCKING PSN COMES BACK ONLINE.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: ehra on April 24, 2011, 04:12:05 PM
P.S. And oh man. GLaDOS trolling with the companion cube was epic.

As a side note, the little tune that plays when you're near one was a great touch.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Ultimetalhead on April 24, 2011, 06:15:47 PM
So, I haven't played it yet, but I do have a question.

Is it really worth buying? I'll be getting it from Gamefly at some point, but I definitely REALLY want to play it. Is it justifiable to spend $60 on something that I'll be able to play through once for free?
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: lateralus88 on April 24, 2011, 06:29:41 PM
So, I haven't played it yet, but I do have a question.

Is it really worth buying? I'll be getting it from Gamefly at some point, but I definitely REALLY want to play it. Is it justifiable to spend $60 on something that I'll be able to play through once for free?
Rent it from Gamefly and play through it 2-3 times. I mean, you can beat the entire thing in one sitting if you dedicate enough of your day to do so. And believe me, it's worth playing through multiple times. I just beat it for the second time today.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Super Dude on April 24, 2011, 08:29:20 PM
I'm thinking I'll wait till they lower the price personally.  Works out fine since I'm still in school now anyway.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: AwakeFromOctavarium on April 24, 2011, 09:23:51 PM
At chapter 8, just dropped by to say that the lemon quote from Cave was just absolutely hilarious and brilliant. This game's already my favorite puzzle game of all time. (prolly the only decent one I've played :P)
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Sigz on April 25, 2011, 01:58:46 AM
The timing and title of Chapter 9 was fucking brilliant.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Edan the Man on April 25, 2011, 03:12:02 AM
The timing and title of Chapter 9 was fucking brilliant.
I don't remember all the chapter names, but I'm pretty sure I know which one you are talking about, and I agree :lol
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: TheVoxyn on April 25, 2011, 05:22:17 AM
The timing and title of Chapter 9 was fucking brilliant.
Agreed  :lol.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Super Dude on April 25, 2011, 07:43:01 AM
OMFG SPOILERZ

GLaDOS: This is the part where he kills us.
Wheatley: This is the part where I kill you.
Chapter 9: The Part Where He Kills You


END SPOILERS WTF
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Rina on April 25, 2011, 08:43:58 AM
I CAN'T WAIT TO FINISH THIS TOMORROW.  :metal
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: sonatafanica on April 25, 2011, 08:59:28 AM
Hey super dude maybe spoiler tag that shit
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Rina on April 25, 2011, 09:02:39 AM
Hey super dude maybe spoiler tag that shit

I've actually been trying to not read any posts in here just because of that. Thankfully it's worked so far.  :tup
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: ehra on April 25, 2011, 10:11:43 AM
OMFG SPOILERZ

GLaDOS: This is the part where he kills us.
Wheatley: This is the part where I kill you.
Chapter 9: The Part Where He Kills You


END SPOILERS WTF

Achievement unlocked: The Part Where He Kills You
Achievement description: This is that part.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Sigz on April 25, 2011, 12:24:54 PM
GLaDOS: This is the part where he kills us.
Wheatley: This is the part where I kill you.
Chapter 9: The Part Where He Kills You

Achievement unlocked: The Part Where He Kills You
Achievement description: This is that part.

 :rollin I totally missed that.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Super Dude on April 25, 2011, 01:03:24 PM
Hey super dude maybe spoiler tag that shit

Sorry. :sadpanda:
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: sonatafanica on April 25, 2011, 01:05:54 PM
Hey super dude maybe spoiler tag that shit

Sorry. :sadpanda:

no worries it doesn't matter to me, but the character names could spoil it for someone else maybe
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Super Dude on April 25, 2011, 01:07:11 PM
Well I FTFY anyway.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: sonatafanica on April 25, 2011, 01:08:13 PM
that's right you bitch
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Super Dude on April 25, 2011, 01:13:08 PM
Yes sir. :sadpanda:
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Implode on April 25, 2011, 01:15:20 PM
So what do you guys think of the new song?

And as long as I don't give specifics like the title, I don't think it counts as spoilers. Everyone should've been expecting another song during the credits.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Sigz on April 25, 2011, 01:16:12 PM
I like it, but it's no Still Alive.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: ehra on April 25, 2011, 01:23:44 PM
Musically I think it's better than Still Alive but, like you said, we knew it was coming which sort of lessens the impact / woah factor.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Super Dude on April 25, 2011, 02:06:10 PM
Nothing beats Still Alive.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Genowyn on April 25, 2011, 02:51:12 PM
Musically I think it's better than Still Alive but, like you said, we knew it was coming which sort of lessens the impact / woah factor.

Yeah but weren't you one of the few other people on here who actually listens to JoCo?

As a JoCo fan I definitely like Want You Gone better. Kinda reminds of Space Doggity.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Implode on April 25, 2011, 02:52:06 PM
Musically I think it's better than Still Alive but, like you said, we knew it was coming which sort of lessens the impact / woah factor.

I agree with this completely.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: ehra on April 25, 2011, 02:59:23 PM
Musically I think it's better than Still Alive but, like you said, we knew it was coming which sort of lessens the impact / woah factor.

Yeah but weren't you one of the few other people on here who actually listens to JoCo?

As a JoCo fan I definitely like Want You Gone better. Kinda reminds of Space Doggity.

His work with Portal is all I've heard of his, unless I've heard other things and didn't realize.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: faemir on April 25, 2011, 04:37:14 PM
It felt less like a cute, unique thing, and more of a fully-fledged piece of awesome.

Which incidentally, is exactly Portal vs Portal 2.

It nicely kept in style with Still Alive without emulating it to the point of lameness, which was a damn hard thing to do.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Genowyn on April 25, 2011, 11:42:28 PM
Musically I think it's better than Still Alive but, like you said, we knew it was coming which sort of lessens the impact / woah factor.

Yeah but weren't you one of the few other people on here who actually listens to JoCo?

As a JoCo fan I definitely like Want You Gone better. Kinda reminds of Space Doggity.

His work with Portal is all I've heard of his, unless I've heard other things and didn't realize.

Then who was that other guy? There was like me and LHK (I think?) and someone else. Goddamn it I'm so lost now.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Dimitrius on May 04, 2011, 07:47:35 PM
Just finished the single player and OMGOMGOMGOMG THIS GAME IS SO AWESOME!!

Also, the companion cube being thrown out with Chell was a nice touch!

Now, if the PSN ever gets back up, I could play with some of you PC nubs. :jamaritard:
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Ultimetalhead on May 04, 2011, 07:53:16 PM
SO. FUCKING. GOOD.

In Chapter 7 right now.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Super Dude on May 04, 2011, 07:53:24 PM
My only question is how can they do Portal 3 now?
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Dimitrius on May 04, 2011, 07:57:11 PM
My only question is how can they do Portal 3 now?
You will know when you finish the co-op mode. I beat it over at a friend's house before I bought my copy.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: ehra on May 04, 2011, 08:00:46 PM
https://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/view/zero-punctuation/3153-Portal-2
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Edan the Man on May 05, 2011, 10:12:25 AM
https://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/view/zero-punctuation/3153-Portal-2
I think he is absolutely right about the play testing thing. I just finished a play through on commentary mode, and so many times I was disappointed to hear them discuss areas that would have been harder, BUT NO THE PLAYTESTERS WERE SPENDING TOO MUCH TIME STARING BLANKLY INTO WALLS IN THIS ROOM SO WE DID THIS.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: TheVoxyn on May 05, 2011, 10:29:09 AM
My only gripe with the game was that it could have been harder. Apart from that it's near perfect.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Implode on May 05, 2011, 01:14:24 PM
I love the parallels to Greek mythology.

(https://img691.imageshack.us/img691/7682/portal2zp.jpg)

Also, what do you guys thinks about this theory (https://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1850363)?
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Arch Benemy on May 05, 2011, 02:55:27 PM
You rage you lose

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfnS596Uimo&feature=channel_video_title

Hint - You will lose
Title: Re: Ironically, I stumbled across this one by accident.
Post by: LeeHarveyKennedy on May 05, 2011, 03:02:20 PM
Musically I think it's better than Still Alive but, like you said, we knew it was coming which sort of lessens the impact / woah factor.

Yeah but weren't you one of the few other people on here who actually listens to JoCo?

As a JoCo fan I definitely like Want You Gone better. Kinda reminds of Space Doggity.

His work with Portal is all I've heard of his, unless I've heard other things and didn't realize.

Then who was that other guy? There was like me and LHK (I think?) and someone else. Goddamn it I'm so lost now.

I believe it was glaurung who professed his love for me after I revealed that I'd been hooked on JoCo's greatest hits album. Of course, I discovered that by searching my own name on the GMD forum.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Genowyn on May 05, 2011, 09:31:43 PM
You rage you lose

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfnS596Uimo&feature=channel_video_title

Hint - You will lose

I didn't lose. Working in Tech Support must do wonders for my stupidity tolerance.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Super Dude on May 05, 2011, 10:52:50 PM
You rage you lose

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfnS596Uimo&feature=channel_video_title

Hint - You will lose

I didn't lose. Working in Tech Support must do wonders for my stupidity tolerance.

I really hope she's just trolling.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: lateralus88 on May 06, 2011, 01:06:50 PM
You rage you lose

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfnS596Uimo&feature=channel_video_title

Hint - You will lose
I honestly believe it's people like her that caused Portal 2 to be a much simpler game than it could have been.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Super Dude on May 06, 2011, 01:20:16 PM
The official Valve forums are a hellhole. :|
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Sigz on May 06, 2011, 03:17:07 PM
(https://s3.amazonaws.com/data.tumblr.com/tumblr_lknhr3WJ9V1qjbo1ho1_r1_1280.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAJ6IHWSU3BX3X7X3Q&Expires=1304753788&Signature=qfFqzvjIasNnoVgG%2Bu%2BqHrbKltU%3D)
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Ultimetalhead on May 06, 2011, 04:44:31 PM
Finished the game.

FUCKING HELL THAT WAS EPIC.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: ZBomber on May 06, 2011, 04:46:22 PM
<-- Wishes he had something to play Portal 2 on
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Implode on May 06, 2011, 05:19:30 PM
Also, what do you guys thinks about this theory (https://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1850363)?


Anyone?
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: ehra on May 06, 2011, 06:46:19 PM
1) Your link doesn't work.

2) I thought those things were made about as implicit as they could be without Glados outright saying "I am Caroline, who is also your mother." The points about the teddy bear being near the stasis chamber and the supposed growth agent being used to take care of the Chell's age plothole was new to me, though.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Implode on May 06, 2011, 06:51:52 PM
Oh damn. Fixed.

(And then by fixing that I double-post)  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Implode on May 06, 2011, 06:53:24 PM
2) I thought those things were made about as implicit as they could be without Glados outright saying "I am Caroline, who is also your mother." The points about the teddy bear being near the stasis chamber and the supposed growth agent being used to take care of the Chell's age plothole was new to me, though.

Yeah I couldn't tell whether it was intended by Valve or just a really good crack theory.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Gorille85 on May 06, 2011, 06:58:32 PM
I want to buy some more great Xbox 360 games (I've just finished Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood). Is this one any good? Also what other classic games should I get?
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Genowyn on May 06, 2011, 07:00:12 PM
This one is good. Both Mass Effect games are also very good.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Super Dude on May 06, 2011, 07:35:25 PM
2) I thought those things were made about as implicit as they could be without Glados outright saying "I am Caroline, who is also your mother." The points about the teddy bear being near the stasis chamber and the supposed growth agent being used to take care of the Chell's age plothole was new to me, though.

Yeah I couldn't tell whether it was intended by Valve or just a really good crack theory.

I'm not sure if I agree with that bit about the growth acceleration.  I remember hearing Valve say that GLaDOS locks down the facility before the Black Mesa Incident, and they also said that Portal 1 was contemporary with Half-Life 2.  At least I think that's what they said.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Sigz on May 07, 2011, 07:20:08 AM
2) I thought those things were made about as implicit as they could be without Glados outright saying "I am Caroline, who is also your mother." The points about the teddy bear being near the stasis chamber and the supposed growth agent being used to take care of the Chell's age plothole was new to me, though.

Yeah I couldn't tell whether it was intended by Valve or just a really good crack theory.

I'm not sure if I agree with that bit about the growth acceleration.  I remember hearing Valve say that GLaDOS locks down the facility before the Black Mesa Incident, and they also said that Portal 1 was contemporary with Half-Life 2.  At least I think that's what they said.

AFAIK Portal 1 takes place some time in between HL1 and 2.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Edan the Man on May 07, 2011, 11:02:47 AM
https://half-life.wikia.com/wiki/Timeline

Quote
After May 200-
-This is the period during which Portal is set. It occurrs a short amount of time after the Combine invasion of Earth

So yeah, what Sigz said.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Super Dude on May 07, 2011, 11:21:11 AM
I never disputed that; Valve said that the neurotoxin incident in the Aperture Science labs supposedly takes place in 1998, so yes, Portal 1 would occur some time after that.  And then that same article you've linked suggests the most specific possible date range is the first decade of the 2000s, and Half-Life 2 supposedly takes place 20 years after the Black Mesa Incident.

Edit: Nvm, the neurotoxin incident takes place a few days before the Black Mesa Incident.  But still, the time range still checks out.

Edit #2: By the way, it's very clear from the Elysian Fields-style ending of Portal 2 that no one on the Valve Portal team has ever been to Michigan. :lol
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Sigz on May 08, 2011, 02:36:14 AM
Wait what? I thought Aperture was supposed to be in Idaho.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Super Dude on May 08, 2011, 06:20:17 AM
I thought so too, but: https://half-life.wikia.com/wiki/Aperture_Laboratories
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Scard on May 10, 2011, 09:21:47 PM
https://www.thinkwithportals.com/blog.php?id=5443



Oh shiiiiiiiiiiiiit.

This is sweet!
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Implode on May 10, 2011, 09:30:21 PM
Yes. I will have to try this out.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Dimitrius on May 15, 2011, 03:04:54 AM
So since the PSN is finally up, I was able to do the Steam account for Portal 2. It's psn_dimitriu21 (no "s" at the end) is you wanna add me.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: skydivingninja on May 15, 2011, 11:37:47 AM
Thought you guys might get a kick out of this.  And then die from my friends and I being too awesome.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTwxn1Uy3Ks
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Dimitrius on May 20, 2011, 10:52:03 PM
Aaaaand I just platinum-ed Portal 2.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: sonatafanica on May 25, 2011, 07:19:56 PM
https://www.thinkwithportals.com/music.php


:O
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Sigz on May 26, 2011, 04:53:12 AM
I MADE AN ENTIRE FUCKING THREAD ABOUT THAT YOU UNOBSERVANT DONGSLINGER AND NO ONE REPLIED

:sadpanda:
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: sonatafanica on May 26, 2011, 06:14:49 AM
if it helps, no one replies to anything
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Super Dude on May 26, 2011, 12:56:56 PM
It's my birthday today, but I have to wait another week to get Portal 2 because my little brother still has finals. :angry:
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Ultimetalhead on May 27, 2011, 07:53:46 PM
So, I'm texting a girl who's played and loved Portal 2, but hasn't played Portal 1 on the grounds that it's "just a prologue" and is "kind of creepy".

I'm astounded and appalled.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Super Dude on May 27, 2011, 08:43:27 PM
Shit in her cereal. Do it.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Dimitrius on May 28, 2011, 10:50:06 AM
How the fuck is Portal even close to creepy??
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Implode on May 28, 2011, 11:25:09 AM
This first Portal is kind of creepy when you tart to get that sense that you're completely alone in this huge testing facility.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: ehra on May 28, 2011, 12:05:26 PM
This first Portal is kind of creepy when you tart to get that sense that you're completely alone in this huge testing facility.

This plus the Ratman rooms, assuming you don't get that it's supposed to be funny.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Super Dude on May 28, 2011, 07:24:17 PM
Yeah I dunno, I mean if it is creepy, it's creepy in a good way, like "oh wow, this is giving me chills, this is awesome."
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Implode on May 28, 2011, 07:26:32 PM
It has a slight creepiness. It's not scary though.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Kosmo on May 29, 2011, 03:35:31 AM
I guess for the same reason some people get creeped out by HAL 9000, it's a machine which doesn't have remorse and it pulls the strings.

Only difference is that GLaDOS cracks me up.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Ultimetalhead on May 29, 2011, 08:34:54 AM
Just beat it again. So good. I still need to get through the co-op. The guy who I played through the first two chapters with hardly plays anymore.  :(
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Nigerius Rex on May 29, 2011, 09:54:30 AM
UNOBSERVANT DONGSLINGER

Nice.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: lateralus88 on May 29, 2011, 11:28:27 AM
Just beat it again. So good. I still need to get through the co-op. The guy who I played through the first two chapters with hardly plays anymore.  :(
Can't people playing on the PS3 play with Steam users on the PC? Because I'd totally play through it with you sometime soon, man.
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: Ultimetalhead on May 29, 2011, 03:58:47 PM
I kind of wanted to play through it with someone who hasn't played through it already, but I'll play it with you if you act like you don't know what you're doing. :neverusethis:
Title: Re: Portal 2
Post by: lateralus88 on May 29, 2011, 04:00:00 PM
I probably only remember a little bit anyway. I've played through it only once, about a month ago.