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#1 · May 18, 2012, 7:41 am

This is my fourth map and quite a challenging one!

Your task: Gather all three cubes to open the exit door. Not enough? Then press the button infront of the exit and try the more challenging solution.
Easter Egg included! Good luck

v1.1 fixed unintended solution for the Easter Egg

Many thanks to my awesome betatesters : Josepezdj, grayarea and Xtreger! <3

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#2 · May 18, 2012, 9:09 am

I had the opportunity of playtesting this map for some time, and in my opinion this is markiu's best and toughest map. Really enjoyed playing it...
Recommended for those who like very hard puzzles

Maps :
- [SP] Dispersed (Out of order) - [SP] Bounded - [SP] Trifurcated -

#3 · May 18, 2012, 10:11 am

Agree 100%. Pre-testing this was the biggest challenge I've had in Portal for a long time. Stunning visuals combined with a puzzle that steadily increases in evilness. 5/5 from me.

My maps: [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8].

#4 · May 18, 2012, 10:13 am

this is going to hurt... wish me luck.
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#5 · May 18, 2012, 12:42 pm

Looks great and seems to be a great challenge. I still haven't solved it though but I thought I would give you some feedback. I noticed that you can swim under the 2 platforms in goo and there is a safe area down there.

Also is it intended to:

Spoiler

In the moon room, I just press the button twice and use the after button delay to run and grap the cube from flight.

I won't be finishing this now but I will take another look tomorrow.

Great work again marKiu!

That sure is a nice map you got there. It would be a shame if someone broke it.

My maps: Bits , Color Me Rainbow and Spank Me Skyward

#6 · May 18, 2012, 1:36 pm

I will never complete this map xD

I'm 20 minutes in and...

Never use Logic to solve a puzzle, he's an idiot...

#7 · May 18, 2012, 1:56 pm

Thanks guys! I put a lot of work in this one and I'm happy about your positiv feedback.

@lpfreaky please let me know then if you make progress.

@shakky Thanks for dying and noticing that... I'll fix it in the next update. And Yes, your solution of getting the cube in the moon room is intended.

@Logic Haha ;D I know that feeling. Do not look directly at the operational end of the device!

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#8 · May 18, 2012, 5:14 pm

Screens look good. I might have to play this on--

Oh. That's a companion cube.

:notwant:

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#9 · May 18, 2012, 6:13 pm

Wellllllll I'll give it a shot. To be honest I haven't played your stuff since your first map made you do that damn air strafe (is there anything like that in this one?). When I found out that was intended I wept and drank heavily :lol: . I know you're one of the few who solve the tough maps though, so I'll burn a few brain cells on this map! Hope I can make it through!

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#10 · May 18, 2012, 6:39 pm

This map is driving me crazy from the start. The thought of Portal Prelude tricks being grafted onto your typical designs scares me.

My sloppy first moves managed to uncover an issue with the water platforms , though :

You can swim below them , and will stop taking damage. They probably need to be extended to the bottom of the pool.

[SP] Gather