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[[File:Hideout_main.png|thumb|The main area of the Hideout.]] | [[File:Hideout_main.png|thumb|The main area of the Hideout.]] | ||
'''The Hideout''' is a personal, interactive hub that functions as the main menu and social area in [[Deadlock]]. Within this space, players can freely move around, prepare for matches, and invite friends to join them. Various terminals located throughout the Hideout provide access to the game's core menus, including Play, Watch, and Learn. | '''The Hideout''' is a personal, interactive hub that functions as the main menu and social area in [[Deadlock]]. Within this space, players can freely move around, prepare for matches, and invite friends to join them. Various terminals located throughout the Hideout provide access to the game's core menus, including Play, Watch, and Learn. | ||
For training, the Hideout includes a dedicated | For training, the Hideout includes a dedicated Practice Range designed for testing hero movement and abilities without a loading screen. Players can access the more extensive Sandbox mode through a [[Teleporter]] found within this practice area. | ||
== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
The Hideout serves as an immersive replacement for traditional 2D menus, with players loading into this space upon launching the game. The environment is a grand, multi-level manor room with an opulent, gothic atmosphere, featuring a large fireplace, an extensive library, and towering windows that offer a view of [[The Cursed Apple]] at dusk. This polished main hall stands in contrast to the adjoining | The Hideout serves as an immersive replacement for traditional 2D menus, with players loading into this space upon launching the game. The environment is a grand, multi-level manor room with an opulent, gothic atmosphere, featuring a large fireplace, an extensive library, and towering windows that offer a view of [[The Cursed Apple]] at dusk. This polished main hall stands in contrast to the adjoining Practice Space, which has a more raw, industrial design. | ||
== Layout == | == Layout == | ||
Players spawn in the center of the main hall. | Players spawn in the center of the main hall. | ||
* Directly in front is the '''Play Terminal''', which serves as the room's focal point. | * Directly in front is the '''Play Terminal''', which serves as the room's focal point. | ||
* To the right is the '''Learn to Play Terminal''', situated in a cozy library nook by a fireplace. | * To the right is the '''Learn to Play Terminal''', situated in a cozy library nook by a fireplace. | ||
* To the left | * To the left, a path leads towards the '''Shop & Practice Space''' and the '''Vote Terminal'''. | ||
* In the back-right corner of the room is a separate viewing lounge that houses the '''Watch Terminal'''. | * In the back-right corner of the room is a separate viewing lounge that houses the '''Watch Terminal'''. | ||
A large, ornate staircase dominates the back of the room, leading to an upper balcony. The left side of the balcony is a furnished trophy room, while the right side is an undeveloped storage area filled with crates and sandbags. | A large, ornate staircase dominates the back of the room, leading to an upper balcony. The left side of the balcony is a furnished trophy room, while the right side is an undeveloped storage area filled with crates and sandbags. | ||
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Located in the center of the room, the Play Terminal is the primary station for matchmaking. It appears as a circular table surrounded by a glowing green summoning circle. Interacting with it opens the "Select Play Mode" menu, which includes options for: | Located in the center of the room, the Play Terminal is the primary station for matchmaking. It appears as a circular table surrounded by a glowing green summoning circle. Interacting with it opens the "Select Play Mode" menu, which includes options for: | ||
* '''Deadlock:''' Standard player-vs-player matches. | * '''Deadlock:''' Standard player-vs-player matches. | ||
* '''Bot Match:''' Play against AI bots, either privately or with other players. | * '''Bot Match:''' Play against AI bots, either privately or with other players. | ||
* '''Sandbox Mode:''' A comprehensive training mode with advanced tools. | * '''Sandbox Mode:''' A comprehensive training mode with advanced tools. | ||
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=== Learn to Play Terminal === | === Learn to Play Terminal === | ||
Situated in the library area to the right of the main hall, this terminal is a book resting on a stand in front of an armchair. Interacting with it provides access to the game's | Situated in the library area to the right of the main hall, this terminal is a book resting on a stand in front of an armchair. Interacting with it provides access to the game's tutorials, which are broken into three sections: | ||
* '''Get Started:''' A 4-minute introduction to the game's objectives and controls. | |||
* '''Hero Training:''' A 5-minute tutorial for testing hero abilities, movement, and items. | |||
* '''Lane Training:''' An 8-minute guided match to learn the early-game phase. | |||
=== Watch Terminal === | === Watch Terminal === | ||
Found in a back room, the Watch Terminal consists of a vintage film projector aimed at a screen. This station is used to access the replay and spectator system, allowing players to watch live matches or search for a specific match by its ID. | Found in a back room, the Watch Terminal consists of a vintage film projector aimed at a screen. This station is used to access the replay and spectator system, allowing players to watch live matches or search for a specific match by its ID. | ||
=== Vote Terminal === | === Vote Terminal === | ||
Found on a table near the entrance to the Shop & Practice Space, the Vote Terminal is a wooden ballot box that allows the community to influence which Hero will be added. Interacting with it opens the "Who's Next?" menu, where players can cast votes for which hero they would like to see released next. Players earn one vote for each match they play. A timer on the UI indicates when the next hero unlock is scheduled to occur. | |||
== Shop & | == Shop & Practice Space == | ||
[[File:Hideout curiosity shop.png|thumb|The antechamber containing The Curiosity Shop.]] | [[File:Hideout curiosity shop.png|thumb|The antechamber containing The Curiosity Shop.]] | ||
To the left of the main hall is an open doorway leading to a two-part training area. | To the left of the main hall is an open doorway leading to a two-part training area. | ||
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The antechamber to the practice range features a fully-stocked counter for [[The Curiosity Shop]]. While players can access the item shop at any time with a dedicated keybind. | The antechamber to the practice range features a fully-stocked counter for [[The Curiosity Shop]]. While players can access the item shop at any time with a dedicated keybind. | ||
=== The | === The Practice Range === | ||
The main practice area is a large, industrial-looking room with scaffolding and graffiti. It is designed for basic ability and damage testing. | The main practice area is a large, industrial-looking room with scaffolding and graffiti. It is designed for basic ability and damage testing. | ||
* '''Bots:''' The range contains one friendly and one enemy bot. These bots are static and do not perform any actions, serving as simple targets. | * '''Bots:''' The range contains one friendly and one enemy bot. These bots are static and do not perform any actions, serving as simple targets. | ||
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** When in a party, a crystal appears that allows players to swap teams. | ** When in a party, a crystal appears that allows players to swap teams. | ||
* '''Teleporter to Sandbox:''' At the back of the range is a [[teleporter]] that allows players to instantly load into the full Sandbox mode for more advanced training options. | * '''Teleporter to Sandbox:''' At the back of the range is a [[teleporter]] that allows players to instantly load into the full Sandbox mode for more advanced training options. | ||
== | == Trivia == | ||
* Shadowy silhouettes of {{HeroIcon|Billy}}, {{HeroIcon|The Doorman}}, {{HeroIcon|Drifter}}, {{HeroIcon|Mina}}, {{HeroIcon|Paige}}, and {{HeroIcon|Victor}} can be seen throughout the Hideout if they have not been released yet. | |||
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== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Title screen.png|Hideout window view (title screen) | File:Title screen.png|Hideout window view (title screen) | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== | == See Also == | ||
* | * [[The Cursed Apple]] | ||
{{Gameplay Navbox}} | {{Gameplay Navbox}} | ||
{{Lore Navbox}} | {{Lore Navbox}} | ||
[[Category:Gameplay]] | [[Category:Gameplay]] | ||
[[Category:Lore]] | [[Category:Lore]] | ||