FAQ Read First please

[🍪 Anna]

FAQ:

How do I play this game?

Go to the steam store page http://store.steampowered.com/app/317400/ and click the "Play Game" button.

Why is this game not available in <subject's favorite language>?

The translation for our mod has been done by volunteers only. For some of the languages we couldn't find people, or translations weren't ready for release.

I wanna help out with translating this mod into <subject's favorite language>?

We're not currently planning on adding additional languages. But thanks for your support.

What do I need to install Portal Stories: Mel?

You need to OWN a copy of Portal 2 on your Steam account in order to be able to play the mod.
You DO NOT need to have Portal 2 installed.

Are there plans for another Portal Stories?

We have released a small VR experience, Portal Stories: VR
http://store.steampowered.com/app/446750/Portal_Stories_VR/

We currently don't have plans for another Portal Stories.
You can follow us on Twitter if we have news about other games in our future:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/prismstudiosUK

This test is too hard! Help please!

Here's a youtube Playlist of the entire mod, it should help you solve your puzzle!
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBKwAJ6r70uMuE8229BgwEcgAuryYQW9Q

Help! My test looks different from the video's on YouTube

Portal Stories: Mel has two difficulties: Story Mode (default) and Advanced mode.
Most videos are from when the mod was just released and are from advanced mode!

Where can I download the soundtrack?

You can download the soundtrack here:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/322420/Portal_Stories_Mel_Soundtrack/

I wanna donate some money!

Due to licensing we cannot accept payments.
Instead, consider donating to a charity!
Extra Life: http://www.extra-life.org/
Child's play: http://childsplaycharity.org/

Can I use your music whilst doing a video on Portal Stories?

Yeah! Our music is released under Creative Commons Attribution 2.0.
So, you can keep the music on whilst playing!
For more information about this license, check https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/

Help! My game launches with a black screen!

Verify the game cache: https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=2037-QEUH-3335
If this still doesn't work; try this:

Originally posted by yoda316:

What seems to be happening is for some reason the game is failing to recognize your screens resolution. Right click on the game in steam and choose properties. Under the general tab click Set Launch Options. Type in -w x -h y where x is your screen resolutions width and y is your screen resolutions height. Will work for other games with the same problem. If you need a visual reference here's the link to the video I got the fix from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26CQeyDjkYY

My game starts in a super small screen size

This is unfortunately the default setting. To change this:
1) Go in-game
2) Go to Options -> video.
3) Change your aspect ratio to what you have.
4) Change the resolution to the resolution you want to play.

I see orange triggers all over the place

If you see triggers showing up, or notice other anomalies:
1) Open the console. (by default this is done with the ` (tilde) key)
2) Look at the top right of your screen, the name of the map should be there. For example: sp_a1_tramride
3) Type in the console: 'changelevel yourmapname' without the quotation marks eg: 'changelevel sp_a1_tramride'
4) Press Enter
5) The level restarts, and the errors are gone!

We've also made a little youtube tutorial on how to do it if you prefer that:
https://youtu.be/tBW8F-PURYk

What are all the levels called?

Act 1:
sp_a1_tramride
sp_a1_mel_intro
sp_a1_lift
sp_a1_garden

Act 2:
sp_a2_garden_de
sp_a2_underbounce
sp_a2_once_upon
sp_a2_past_power
sp_a2_ramp
sp_a2_firestorm

Act 3:
sp_a3_junkyard
sp_a3_concepts
sp_a3_paint_fling
sp_a3_faith_plate
sp_a3_transition

Act 4:
sp_a4_overgrown
sp_a4_tb_over_goo
sp_a4_two_of_a_kind
sp_a4_destroyed
sp_a4_factory

Act 5:
sp_a4_core_acess
sp_a4_finale

If you want the storymode levels, replace sp_ with st_ instead.

I found a bug! How do I report it?

Check the bugs mega thread:
http://steamcommunity.com/app/317400/discussions/0/523890046878007669/

I'd like to use assets from your game in my own Portal 2 chamber

That's very cool! But please refrain from using the following 3 models and their textures:
AEGIS, Virgil and the Mel Portalgun.
If you include any assets from Portal Stories: Mel, please add this disclaimer to your map:

Some assets used from Portal Stories: Mel ( https://store.steampowered.com/app/317400/Portal_Stories_Mel/ ), used with permission.

This way people who haven't heard of Mel can learn about it as well. You can also always send us an e-mail if you have more questions or want to share your creation with us!

The game won't start under Linux

Unfortunately there are some issues running the game under Linux.
We highly recommend trying to run the game under proton.
If you want to run the game natively: please install libtcmalloc-minimal4:i386 and try again. To install:

sudo apt install libtcmalloc-minimal4:i386

[adevaleev]

Here's a youtube Playlist of the entire mod, it should help you solve your puzzle!
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBKwAJ6r70uMuE8229BgwEcgAuryYQW9Q

So much spoilers...

[Harry101UK]

Haha, it's there for those that get incredibly stuck. No need to watch it! =P

[Nalquas]

Is it normal if I have to click a buy button with a checkout of 0€? I mean, it's a free mod, so why is there a buy button instead of the usual play game button which is used for free games/mods? Or am only I experiencing that?

[Nalquas]

Originally posted by Tmast98:

Originally posted by nickifr:

Is it normal if I have to click a buy button with a checkout of 0€? I mean, it's a free mod, so why is there a buy button instead of the usual play game button which is used for free games/mods? Or am only I experiencing that?

This is a bug we are currently working to fix. We will keep you guys up to date as we fix this.

Good. Thanks for the quick answer :)

[bacon]

Is there a way to change the fov? I don't see a fov slider in the options menu.

[Harry101UK]

Originally posted by Lord Liquid Bacon II:

Is there a way to change the fov? I don't see a fov slider in the options menu.

This is only possible by using a console command. I believe it is "fov xxx". Note that this can only be done with 'sv_cheats 1' enabled, so it will disable achievements.

It's a Source engine limitation, unfortunately.

[Agenta]

Originally posted by Harry101UK PS:Mel:

Originally posted by Lord Liquid Bacon II:

Is there a way to change the fov? I don't see a fov slider in the options menu.

This is only possible by using a console command. I believe it is "fov xxx". Note that this can only be done with 'sv_cheats 1' enabled, so it will disable achievements.

It's a Source engine limitation, unfortunately.

Source Engine Limitiation? In the Half Life games you can boost the FOV all the way up to 90. Also, who designed the tests. As some of them are WONDERFUL mapmakers apparently. Do they have other tests as well in other mods/community maps.

[Agenta]

Ah, ive been seeing Lonewolf's style, wasnt he the guy who made the Dilapidation workshop map pack.

[🍪 Anna]

Originally posted by Joshuaslegos:

Ah, ive been seeing Lonewolf's style, wasnt he the guy who made the Dilapidation workshop map pack.

That's him!

[你要这么想那我也没办法]

Could we play it with Chinese?

[🍪 Anna]

Originally posted by 精分陈日天:

Could we play it with Chinese?

At this moment we only have subtitles for German, Brazilian-Portuguese, Dutch, Norwegian, English and Russian.
We're working on getting as many other subtitles in as possible. If you wanna help out with your favorite language, sent us an e-mail at support [at] portalstories [dot] com

[Agenta]

I want to say right now, to all of you personally, this is a wonderful mod. Well made, wonderfully challenging levels, and an interesting storyline. Well done indeed!

[fightingfyres]

Since the timeline for Mel is set before Portal 2, is there any reason I shouldn't play it first? I understand there are new tools and such, but most of the Steam reviews make it seem like it would be impossible to succeed.

[Agenta]

Portal Stories: Mel has no introduction to portals, and, more importantly, is designed for those who have finished portal 2 and know's its mechanics.

[🍪 Anna]

Originally posted by fightingfyres:

Since the timeline for Mel is set before Portal 2, is there any reason I shouldn't play it first? I understand there are new tools and such, but most of the Steam reviews make it seem like it would be impossible to succeed.

I highly recommend playing Portal 2 first. The mod is harder than Portal 2, and as Joshuaslegos said, there's barely any introduction to Portal 2's mechanics.

Also the refernces in the mod make more sense after you've played Portal 2 first.

tl;dr: play Portal 2 first!