Forum | Thinking With Portals

#1 · August 2, 2011, 1:13 pm

First, download my template from here.
Extract the files and copy the portal2_test folder to steamsteamappscommonportal2.

To replace existing content:
Create a new folder named pak01_dir and put your content structure in there. (eg. pak01_dirmaterials, pak01_dirmodels.) Drag this folder onto portal2binvpk.exe. Copy your new pak01_dir.vpk into the mod template folder (portal2_test by default.)

To launch the mod:
Either create a shortcut or batch file that launches portal2.exe -game portal2_test -steam (you'll need to change portal2_test when you rename the mod).
I've also made a batch file that allows you to launch a mod folder by dragging it onto the batch file for your testing convenience.

Be aware the mod uses independent settings from Portal 2 (bindings, screen resolution, etc.)

If you get a crash:
Delete modelsounds.cache and replace bin and cfg with the ones from your portal2 folder.

#2 · August 2, 2011, 1:27 pm

:potd:

#3 · August 2, 2011, 1:41 pm

So, is this a sign if things to come - are we going to be seeing a mod from you any time soon? I hope so, anyway.

#4 · August 2, 2011, 2:11 pm

OH..the possibilities.

#5 · August 2, 2011, 6:57 pm

Can you get a little more detailed on how to create the batch file? Also when I try to launch it crashes, is that normal?

Portal 1.5 http://www.moddb.com/mods/portal-15

#6 · August 2, 2011, 8:29 pm

yohoat9 wrote:

Can you get a little more detailed on how to create the batch file? Also when I try to launch it crashes, is that normal?

I provided an example batch file. And take a screenshot of how Portal 2 looks when it crashes and I'll look into it.

#7 · August 2, 2011, 11:28 pm

Creating vpk's for portal is the same as l4d2. I bet there are also tutorials on L42 mapping forums somewhere if you need extra information.

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#8 · August 3, 2011, 6:03 pm

Omnicoder wrote:

yohoat9 wrote:

Can you get a little more detailed on how to create the batch file? Also when I try to launch it crashes, is that normal?

I provided an example batch file. And take a screenshot of how Portal 2 looks when it crashes and I'll look into it.

I would take a screenshot, but it doesn't really show anything like an error or anything. It just closes right after the valve and source logos.

Portal 1.5 http://www.moddb.com/mods/portal-15

#9 · August 3, 2011, 10:39 pm

yohoat9 wrote:

Omnicoder wrote:

yohoat9 wrote:

Can you get a little more detailed on how to create the batch file? Also when I try to launch it crashes, is that normal?

I provided an example batch file. And take a screenshot of how Portal 2 looks when it crashes and I'll look into it.

I would take a screenshot, but it doesn't really show anything like an error or anything. It just closes right after the valve and source logos.

See the bottom of my first post for a fix that has worked for most people.

#10 · August 3, 2011, 11:36 pm

That stops the crashing, but is it normal to get the "NO STEAM" menu?

Portal 1.5 http://www.moddb.com/mods/portal-15

[Guide] How to make a mod and replace VPK content