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[[Test Chambers]] are an integral part of each game.  Each Test Chamber in [[Portal]] and [[Portal 2]] should have a page dedicated to it and those pages should meet the guidelines outlined on this page.
[[Test Chambers]] are an integral part of each game.  Each Test Chamber in [[Portal]] and [[Portal 2]] should have a page dedicated to it and those pages should meet the guidelines outlined on this page.


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***<code>Portal Test Chamber 01</code>
***<code>Portal Test Chamber 01</code>
***<code>Portal: Still Alive Test Chamber 01</code> {{n}} This would be a redirect to the above example, as in [[Portal: Still Alive]] the only difference in test chambers is additional ones at the end.
***<code>Portal: Still Alive Test Chamber 01</code> {{n}} This would be a redirect to the above example, as in [[Portal: Still Alive]] the only difference in test chambers is additional ones at the end.
*In the case of [[Portal 2]], or any future Portal game that has ''Acts'' with test chambers per each ''Act'', there is an suffix appended to the game prefix - noting which ''Act'' the test chamber is part of.  Refer to the [[Story]] article for a definition of each ''Act''.
*In the case of [[Portal 2]], or any future Portal game that has ''Acts'' with test chambers per ''Act'', the chapter a test chamber resides in should be noted as a suffix to the game prefix.
**For example:
**Example article names:
*** <code>Portal 2 Act 1 Test Chamber 01</code>
*** <code>Portal 2 Chapter 1 Test Chamber 01</code>
*** <code>Portal 2 Act 2 Test Chamber 01</code>
*** <code>Portal 2 Chapter 2 Test Chamber 01</code>
* The numerical identifier of the test chamber should always be double-digits, as they are signage of each test chamber.
* The numerical identifier of the test chamber should always be double-digits, as they are signage of each test chamber.
=== [[Co-op]] ===
=== [[Co-op]] ===
The above [[#Singleplayer|singleplayer]] naming conventions apply to Co-op, with exception to the ''Act'' naming.
The above [[#Singleplayer|singleplayer]] naming conventions apply to Co-op, with exception to the ''Act'' naming.
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Each Test Chamber page should mention the following things:
Each Test Chamber page should mention the following things:
* What [[Mechanics]] a user will interact with.
* What [[Mechanics]] a user will interact with.
* What [[threats]] a user will interact with.
* What [[Hazards]] a user will interact with.
* What the Test Chamber intends the player to learn, if anything.
* What the Test Chamber intends the player to learn, if anything.
** Regarding the [[Story]]
** Regarding the [[Story]]
** Or the use of [[Mechanics]]
** Or the use of [[Mechanics]]
* A text solution
* A video walkthough
* Gallery containing related pictures
* Achievements related to the test chamber


== Solutions ==
=== Solutions ===
Solutions should '''not''' be mentioned on a Test Chamber's page, but instead should be on a dedicated titled {{code|Solution}}.
Solutions will be contained within a dedicated subpage, as mentioned in the above naming conventions.  Solution pages should contain the following:
* A walkthrough of the Test Chamber, accompanied by annotated screenshots.
* A video walkthrough of the test chamber.


For example, the first Test Chamber in [[Portal]] would be at
== Template ==
 
Here are the corresponding templates for you to copy and paste:
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* [[Template:Portal Test Chamber Template|Portal Test Chamber Template]]
* [[Template:Portal 2 Test Chamber Template|Portal 2 Test Chamber Template]]

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