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belfaunn · 5 months
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Here is my chell design, enjoy
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rytron · 9 months
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This scans.
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bitchwholikesrobots · 7 months
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I think that one of the reasons I find Portal 2 so interesting is the dynamic between GLaDOS, Wheatley, and Chell. And more specifically, their animosity towards each other.
Wheatley and GLaDOS constantly hurl insults at Chell like they’re bombs for throwing at you. Chell and GLaDOS go out of their way to break Wheatley’s monitors and mock him. Chell and Wheatley talk shit about GLaDOS just to spite her. Wheatley and GLaDOS are constantly arguing. They all seem to think that whoever’s on the opposite side at the moment is their main enemy, their nemesis, the person they have to take down. And once they do, everything will be okay.
But they have the wrong person to be fighting. They’re forgetting why they’re all here in the first place. Who, or WHAT put them there.
Aperture itself.
GLaDOS was murdered, stuffed into a robot without her consent, and then had scientists poke and prod at her, orbs attached that would talk in her head and torture her.
Wheatley had to deal with the miserable existence of being basically the stupid core, something he never asked for or was able to get away from, and judging by some of his lines, was treated horribly for it.
Chell was imprisoned here against her will, forced to go through hell and back and deal with problems out of her control that had been brewing for years just to see the sunlight again.
Everything can be traced back to Aperture. That’s where it all starts. They’ve all been wronged.
And yet they all choose to go after the others that are equally as trapped as they are. They bottle up the pain they’ve had to endure, and antagonize and fight each other as if all their problems will be fixed as soon as they’re dead.
But they’re not.
Because they’ve all been fighting inside of the true enemy the entire time.
And I think that makes Portal 2 incredibly tragic to watch.
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crowdeer · 8 months
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Just found my grandparents' 1950s Aperture heating pad from back before they became so discredited lol
I mean, gotta give Aperture credit though, what other company would even consider making a radioactive pad you put right up to your body for hours?
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Portal Drawtober 2023: Day 10
Passage of Time
Old Aperture used to be teeming with life and activity. They started from the bottom and built up, but with the further up they built, the less they needed the bottom. Till it was nothing more than an echo.
[Find the Portal Drawtober Prompt List here]
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Absolutely love how not only did both Black Mesa and Aperture Science independently develop the concept of a Portal Gun yet each came up with a completely different object but that between the two of them, Aperture "65% more bullet per bullet" Science was the one who made the traditional portal gun and Black Mesa were the ones who went "right a gun that shoots portals yeah we can do that" and created a gun that literally shoots portals as a projectile and those portals lead to another dimension so it's literally only useful for banishing someone's ass to the shadow realm.
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kkarasik · 1 month
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Since finishing playing portal and portal 2, it has been occupying my every thought and almost everything reminds me of it. Even my coffee machine reminds me of Aperture now!!
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24-7-testing · 4 months
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The end of the year can be tough for a lot of people. My goal? To make it a little bit brighter. That's why I'm pleased to once again announce the return of...
The Portal Holiday Spirit Initiative!
To help bring a smile to people's faces this year, I will be sending FREE Portal-Themed Holiday Cards to anyone who asks for one! There are a few changes to the cards this year because life has gotten very busy for me and I have less free time than in years past.
This year there will only be one card design, featuring artwork from one of the Portal Fandom's awesome artists! The cards will still be customizable to any Winter Holiday of your choosing, but you'll have to wait for your card to arrive in order to see how (the method takes cues from the Portal game's sense of humor, so it will very much be on-brand).
This year is also special because it is PHSI's 5th Anniversary! I can’t express the amount of thanks everyone who has participated over the years, whether you've reblogged and shared, requested cards, helped with artwork, or helped in other ways. You all deserve my recognition and thanks for volunteering your time, talents, and support! Thanks for helping to make PHSI a special fandom tradition!
If you would like to receive a Portal-Themed Holiday Card:
Visit bit.ly/PHSI-2023 ...
Answer the questions in the forms...
Wait for your card to be sent!
It's that easy! Card Requests are now open, and close on December 20th in order to give me enough time to make and send all the cards before the end of the year. Please submit sooner rather than later so I have time to finish them all!
Also, please don’t be afraid to request a physical card if you don’t live in the US! The card service I've chosen says they ship worldwide and, while it might take a bit longer for you to receive your card depending on what country you live in, the cards will get mailed to whatever address you provide, domestic or foreign. Last year I mailed/emailed a total of 164 cards to Italy, Canada, Germany, England, Poland, The US, The United Kingdom, Brazil, India, and Slovenia!
I’m happy to be a part of the Portal Fandom and hope to bring a smile to others in the Fandom this year! Making and emailing Holiday Cards takes time and effort, and sending physical cards is expensive. While it isn't a requirement to receive a card, I would greatly appreciate if you'd like to give $4 to cover the cost of your card or someone else's. Please visit ko-fi.com/247testing and click the Donate button if you want to help out. 
Also, feel free to DM me with any questions or comments. Thanks!
Answers for common questions and concerns under the cut:
Worried about providing a mailing address, for whatever reason?
PHSI has an eCard option! All you need to provide is a name for me to call you by and an email address to receive your card!
Worried about requesting a card because you don’t live in the US?
PHSI mails to any address provided, whether domestic or foreign! However, please wait patiently for your card, due to the current global rate of shipping.
Worried that you can’t give $4 to cover the cost of your card or someone else’s?
Requesting a card from PHSI has been and will always be FREE! However, giving $4 to the initiative helps me pay for the printing service and postage to mail physical cards (visit ko-fi.com/247testing if you’d like to contribute). I gratefully appreciate any contributions received, even if it’s just a comment saying thanks!
Worried because you don’t know how to support the artist of the card you received?
The artist’s social media is listed on the back of every card featuring their artwork. Look them up, commission them, reblog their art, and support them however you can!
Worried because you haven’t received your card yet?
Double check your email inbox and junk folders. I send everyone an email that either confirms your Holiday Card has shipped or includes your eCard! Physical cards take 1-2 weeks to arrive. If your physical card fails to show up after the first week of January, please reach out to me and I’ll send you a replacement eCard!
Worried because you received your card and don’t know what to do now?
Make a post about it! Include pictures, videos, or anything you’d like, and tag me in the post (@24-7-testing) so I can reblog it! If you don’t want to show your card off, that’s ok too!
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nickpeppermint · 5 months
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Science Is Fun
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(2/3)
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lxstingravity · 1 month
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Good morning Aperture! It has come to my attention that I still did not share any of the Portal gun pictures, so we are doing it now at 2.45 in the morning.
I have been quite dissatisfied with how the white shells turned out, but I am currently working on replacements. Not right now at almost 3 in the morning, but you get the picture.
Keep on testing lads, don't disappoint the company by dying in an easy test like a coward!
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sciencewife · 1 year
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Love replaying this game and finding little details like this. Wear and tear from the boots of nervous test subjects on the waiting room floor.
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massivetikerer · 8 months
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sirgawainofgalifrey · 2 years
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WHY'S OUR SCIENCE SO DANGEROUS?
WHY DON'T YOU MARRY SAFE SCIENCE IF YOU LOVE IT SO MUCH!
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yakkyrwhackr · 1 year
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hello portal fandom can we name the fat turret gilbert
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mr-e-nigma · 2 years
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I’ve seen versions of this for City 17 and Teufort so I made an Aperture one :)
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n0richillz · 2 months
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Save me factventure,,
Factventure,,
Factventure save me,,,
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