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{{Quotation|'''GLaDOS'''|Momentum, a function of mass and velocity, is conserved between portals. In layman's terms: Speedy-thing goes in, speedy-thing comes out.|sound=GLaDOS_06_part1_success_2-1.wav}} | {{Quotation|'''GLaDOS'''|Momentum, a function of mass and velocity, is conserved between portals. In layman's terms: Speedy-thing goes in, speedy-thing comes out.|sound=GLaDOS_06_part1_success_2-1.wav}} | ||
'''Portals''' are the feature gameplay [[Mechanics|mechanic]] of the ''Portal'' series. Portals are placed by firing the [[Handheld Portal Device]], and work in pairs thereby allowing two-way movement through each portal. A player can place blue and orange portals in the singleplayer campaign, however in [[Co-op]] mode each robot possesses its own portal colours in order to differentiate them. [[Atlas]] can create purple and cyan portals, and [[P-body]] can create red and yellow portals. Lone portals appear as a solid-coloured oval, and paired portals appear as a colour-bordered oval - with the "center" being a ''window'' to the other portal. Portals are capable of maintaining the mass and velocity of any object that passes through one portal and exits out the other. Portals are also capable of maintaining the flow of light and gravity, specifically [[Excursion Funnel]]s and [[Hard Light Bridge|Light Bridges]]. | '''Portals''' are the feature gameplay [[Mechanics|mechanic]] of the ''Portal'' series. Portals are placed by firing the [[Handheld Portal Device]], and work in pairs thereby allowing two-way movement through each portal. A player can place blue and orange portals in the singleplayer campaign, however in [[Co-op]] mode each robot possesses its own portal colours in order to differentiate them. [[Atlas]] can create purple and cyan portals, and [[P-body]] can create red and yellow portals. Lone portals appear as a solid-coloured oval, and paired portals appear as a colour-bordered oval - with the "center" being a ''window'' to the other portal. Portals are capable of maintaining the mass and velocity of any object that passes through one portal and exits out the other. Portals are also capable of maintaining the flow of light and gravity, specifically [[Excursion Funnel]]s and [[Hard Light Bridge|Light Bridges]]. | ||
== Beta Portals == | |||
The portals have had several changes in design before the release of [[Portal]], as is evident in some trailers and screenshots. <ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TluRVBhmf8w portal orientation video 1] on YouTube.com</ref> Additionally, the Orange protal used to be Red, like [[P-Body]]'s secondary-fire portal in [[Portal 2]]. | |||
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|File:Portal_betaportal.png|alt1=Beta portals|Primary portal as seen in [[Portal Teaser Trailer (video)|Portal Orientation Video 1]]. | |||
|File:Portal betaportal2.png|alt2=Beta portals|A screenshot on the Steam Store showing Beta portals. | |||
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| “ | Momentum, a function of mass and velocity, is conserved between portals. In layman's terms: Speedy-thing goes in, speedy-thing comes out.
— GLaDOS
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Portals are the feature gameplay mechanic of the Portal series. Portals are placed by firing the Handheld Portal Device, and work in pairs thereby allowing two-way movement through each portal. A player can place blue and orange portals in the singleplayer campaign, however in Co-op mode each robot possesses its own portal colours in order to differentiate them. Atlas can create purple and cyan portals, and P-body can create red and yellow portals. Lone portals appear as a solid-coloured oval, and paired portals appear as a colour-bordered oval - with the "center" being a window to the other portal. Portals are capable of maintaining the mass and velocity of any object that passes through one portal and exits out the other. Portals are also capable of maintaining the flow of light and gravity, specifically Excursion Funnels and Light Bridges.
Beta Portals
The portals have had several changes in design before the release of Portal, as is evident in some trailers and screenshots. [1] Additionally, the Orange protal used to be Red, like P-Body's secondary-fire portal in Portal 2.
Bugs
- Portal boosting: A player is able to boost their momentum when travelling through two portals placed on the floor by using their primary or secondary fire key as they exit the primary or secondary portal, respectively. This is caused by the Portal mechanic pushing the player away from a portal if the portal is re-placed somewhere else (or in this case, in the same place.)
Gallery
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References
- ↑ portal orientation video 1 on YouTube.com