Loading custom maps (without using steam?)
Hi all!
I was looking in the forums if it was possible to load custom maps in Portal 2, but I did not find the info I needed.
So if someone knows how to do this (f it is possible), please reply!
thanks
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Custom maps are loaded using the map command in the developer console.
What is it exactly that you mean by "without using steam"?
I read in the forums that the .bsp files should be placed in /Steam/Steamapps/Portal/... etc.
But what if I don't want to use Steam? Can I just paste maps in the original Portal2 gamefolder (oreven better, create a folder in there)?
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PC and Mac copies of Portal 2 require steam to run. Did you purchase Portal 2 legally?
Yes, and I am able to run the game without logging in to Steam (is that weird?)
(Sorry, Im not so familiar with using Steam games 
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Because I usually play via LAN, I don't need Steam to contact to other player, so thats why I was wondering if it is possible to load maps directly from the Portal game folder?
If not, I just should use Steam, but hey. I can ask right? 
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Usually everything you do in game would be done locally. The 'map' command should work fine.
I don't know how you managed to run Portal 2 running over a LAN without getting into steam though. Tis weird.
If you don't have portal 2 in your steam folder, then you haven't gotten it legally.
It does show up in the steam folder. All I'm asking is whether I can load maps from directories other than the Steam location. Or would that mess up the game?
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No you can't, it has to be "in the Steam folder".
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Ok, thank you! 
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