Portal 2

Portal 2

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Mar 3, 2017 @ 5:22pm
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This map is the crystallisation and elaboration of the final laser puzzle I used in "Conversion Conservation". Since I figured almost no one would get to play it, and I wasn't satisfied with the final result, I decided to make it its own thing.

Most basically, this is a laser map based around the concept of 'bootstrapping' around a laser relay. This has the added benefit over the laser catcher of letting your laser activation point be more than just an end point, and also be accessible from 360°.

The map explores different varieties of routing lasers through a fixed point with laser cubes and portals.

Difficulty should be on a progressive scale from easy to roughly medium - hard.

Note: I suggest that you save upon getting each new cube, as it can be a hassle to get them back if you happen to lose them, or your portals.

Edit: Added a conditional way of re-engaging the laser, that doesn't require going back to the start.
36 Comments
lapicidas Sep 18, 2021 @ 1:07am 
Clever and cool laser map :steamhappy: :steamthumbsup: :steamhappy:
I did two things a bit different as shown in the solution vid. That's how I get the third cube:
:p2orange: https://youtu.be/ixqLrxj5PVE :p2blue:
and the final moves, not quite as elegant as intended, but it works:
:p2orange: https://youtu.be/YY_HCva7ojs :p2blue:
Mr Fab Sep 16, 2021 @ 6:31am 
You did a good job with this puzzle ! The ending gave me the most trouble. :steamthumbsup:
Teo Sep 7, 2021 @ 1:45pm 
wacky!
jandlml May 20, 2020 @ 10:11pm 
played this one again, still an amazing map!!
bullfrog Mar 31, 2020 @ 7:31am 
This has still gotta the most bootstapped puzzle I've played; quite amazing.
Nobody No-One Sep 1, 2018 @ 9:42pm 
Fun map. I didn't do it quite as RedSilencer's video (mainly the third cube was a bit different) but I think my solution was pretty much the same otherwise. I'm generally not a fan of lasers going at funny angles through portals but I didn't mind its use here. Big thumbs up.
jandlml Mar 14, 2018 @ 10:54pm 
excellent map!! i love laser maps . this one is pretty amazing. i got the second cube a little differently but nothing that changes anything. i did need a couple tiny hints just to make sure i was on the right track. wow!! definitely faved:steamhappy:
Veldrax  [author] Jun 23, 2017 @ 3:44pm 
Hey, Rector! Thanks for playing my map, and glad you enjoyed it. :) You didn't get the exact intended solutions, but you found a way to make it through, so well done. :) Other people have found other solutions, but the streamlined, intended solution can be found as an attachment to this workshop page. Cheers!
Rector Jun 19, 2017 @ 1:53am 
Excellent bootstrapping puzzle! That was a lot of fun to figure out and solve but I wasn't sure if some parts were intended.
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bullfrog Apr 5, 2017 @ 10:47pm 
Thanks for the walkthrough - that confirms that this map is something special. The really tricky bit to get aligned exactly right is at 4:35/4:48 as there is very little (no!) margin for error, but I can’t think of a good way to change that. I already gave it the thumbs up when I 1st played a week ago and now added to favourites :)