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The Orange Box: Portal Hints

Chapter 3: Testchamber 08

1 of 5: In Chamber 08, you'll find yourself in a large room with a toxic floor.
2 of 5:
As in Chamber 07, you'll need to activate and use a moving platform to reach the exit elevator.
- How can I get this orb into its receptor?
- How can I get to the exit elevator?
3 of 5: When you enter Chamber 09, ignore the computer when it says that the test is impossible, and you shouldn't even try to solve it.
4 of 5:
It's referring to the fact that there's a cube-destroying force field between the cube tube and the button you need to drop a cube on.
- How can I get a cube to the button?
5 of 5: The elevator past Chamber 09's exit door will take you to Chapter 4: Testchamber 10.

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