@mentallentil, sort of an accident. I was hoping people would remember how to stop bouncing from the old Aperture part of P2's campaign. Interesting that I forced crouching in a spot that isn't a tight space

Excellent map, the ending was super satisfying. I don't think I've ever seen crouching mechanics used in a puzzle before, so it took me a while to get started.

@Solinoxia, you are correct. This one is probably the most difficult out of the whole batch. Not sure why I opted for such an inconsistent difficulty curve but what's done is done!

that was quite a step up in difficulty from the other ones, or maybe it was just me making a mess of it. Did get out with a potato but migth give it another try now that I am familiar with the layout to understand it a bit better.

@|SLAVE| [cf] thenewkid30 and SHOOD

Cheers guys!

Blind play https://youtu.be/MYUZ16P52X0 Culled first 30 secs because of youtube limits. I feel like I understood this map pretty quickly but the secret took a while to find.

The way to activate the wall button to open the door is pretty clever.

@Deathwish808, thanks!

Blind run: https://youtu.be/vPd86CtqY3Y

@Rooke, Thanks! This one is probably the hardest of the series, so well done!

That was a tricky one, and with a little trial and error and some closer observations, I solved it!

I might try the bonus tomorrow after my brains recover.

@v0rtex2002 congrats on solving the main puzzle though... it is a doozy

Wow - that one hurt my poor little brain. Great puzzle! I still have yet to solve the bonus puzzle. Going back in for that!

@kimist108, thank you...it was my attempt to add a weak narrative to the collection of maps!

Yes, indeed. Also, your descriptions are fun to read. I have never read an explanation of negating the bouncy property.

@kimist108, Congrats! #8 is probably the hardest of the lot!

Did you like #6 and #7?

Thumbs up! Kind of just stood around at first, doing a lot of thinking.But, then everything clicked. Lots of fun.

No I did not...It requires fizzing the companion cube...
Looks like it needs to be fizzed twice :(

@spaceminnow...did you solve it though?

I don't see a way to save the companion cube :(


The companion cube may represent a loved one, favorite pet, or something you hold dear...

I just confirmed it is possible with the funnel going forward

I think your tests are well designed.

@hovering heavy,
Impressive moves! I'm no good at executing such moves, so forgive me if you think my tests are poorly designed

This is how I did the last step: https://youtu.be/QeAXJRKwLUs (It should be possible with the funnel going forward too)

@| \_/ () , I tried, but I can't do it. At least seems easier said than done. Regardless, thanks for reading between the lines and bringing both to the end to solve it properly. I hope you like the last two maps in the series!

Just rotate a cube at a 45° angle so that it stands on its edge and leans onto the wall button.

@| \_/ (). Nope. I had no idea you could use one cube for a wall button. What is the trick? Sorry the chambers feel cramped. Hope you like puzzles 9 & 10!

Cool map. You know that you can angle a cube so that it alone presses the wall button, right?
Still, I got both cubes to the exit, just to be sure I completely solved it.

I had a random thought about chapters VII and VIII - for some reason the air vent areas feel roomy and freeing and the main chamber seems compact and cramped from all the test elements. One would think that it'd be the other way around. Maybe it's just me, idk.

@vik, oh drat! I've heard people do that for Beam Redirect, I didn't think it was possible. I guess it would allow it. The puzzles are designed to be solved without needing any of the optional bonus areas. Glad you liked this one!

Another great map, I must say I've really been enjoying your maps with the bonuses as well! so far I've only watched one solve video to see if I solved it correctly and I kind of did well I used a turret from the bonus area to delay the laser instead of reseting the portal but it had the same effect.

@sanwichfren. Wow. Talk about tenacity. Amazing solve. It's really interesting watching people get puzzled by parts of a puzzle that were meant to be puzzling!

93 minutes! Here's the final 10 where I only use 50% of the solution for some reason until the penny drops.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7hFAzcfs5E

@jandlml. Yay! I'm happy you got it!

lol i had the slap yourself in the head kind of moment. i was doing that exact move earlier and for some reason didnt think about it . then all of a sudden it was like oh man i could have finished this map so much faster. love this series on to number 10 probably take me another 2 days haha

I admire your persistence, but you seem to have figured out most of the interesting moves. No shame in watching a walk-through, but I also think you can figure it out on your own. You are so close! Then TUBER X beckons!

thanks i will keep at it

@jandlml, placement is right, but the funnel should be blue in his configuration. Notice that the button is recessed... almost like a cube could be dropped onto it from above

thats where i am . am i right in my placement or should i think again

https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/profiles/76561197998387666/screenshot/2273820125772838609/

ok thanks

@jandlml, you are on the right track! Correct that both cubes are needed to stack to press the exit button. If you leave one of the two cubes near the exit button, you then need to find a way to send the second cube to the exit ledge. Then use the funnel to get yourself up to join both cubes and finish. The orange funnel is only required briefly. Good luck

hmm so im stuck at what i think is the final couple moves. i think i know what i need to set up but i cant find a way to do it. do i need both cubes stacked next to the button to open the door? if so do i use the portal surface opposite the exit wall to use a funnel to somehow get the cube pushed to that area . i was thinking i needed both color funnels to get this done but i just cant figure out how. am i totally off track ?

haha wrong button.

let me resubscribe

i tried that it didnt work i still bounced off

@jandlml...did you remember that crouching will nullify the bounce gel?

@jandlml. You could watch the solution video. But a hint to get the second cube is to respawn the companion cube after you get the funnel facing the button which is behind lasers

ok i am totally stuck. i can get the first cube but thats it. i thought maybe i needed to strafe to the glass platform but i cant do it. so im out of ideas

@Nobody No-One, a great criticism, I agree. The 2-cube exit criterion without two cube buttons was something I just discovered and was a bit too eager to use it

Fun map, though I feel like there might've been a way to get a similar set of moves with just one cube. The second one felt a little underused. Thumbs up.