When you've completed the game, you can start a new playthrough with developer commentary enabled. If you haven't beaten the game, be warned that some commentary may spoil puzzle solutions.
In this chamber, you'll find a commentary node from:
Jason Brashill, artist
Where is the node?
Next to the door you're forced to wait behind for a few seconds at the beginning of the chamber.
A screenshot of the node's location is provided beneath its transcript.
Node transcript
[Jason Brashill] In early versions of this map, playtesters would charge down the stairs without noticing what was creating the portals. We introduced a mandatory pause in the action - what we call a gate - to help ensure that players stop and notice the portal gun making a blue portal. A particle effect and a loud noise help draw their attention.
Guide help
This is the low-spoiler guide for "Developer Commentary for Chamber 02" puzzle in Portal. Unlike in normal walkthrough, you get gradual hints on how to solve the puzzle. Click the big button below to see your first hint. If the hint contains a spoiler, you will be warned about it before clicking.
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