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| {{Subjectivity|There are differing views on whether Shadowline is simply the current iteration of [[Deadlock]] with a different name or if it was distinct from Deadlock in a way [[Neon Prime]] was. For clarity's sake, it has a separate page.}}
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| '''''Shadowline''''' was an early development version of ''[[Deadlock]]''. | | '''''Shadowline''''' was an early development version of ''[[Deadlock]]''. |
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| == Overview ==
| | Not much is known about ''Shadowline''. It existed at some point in the transition from [[Neon Prime|''Neon Prime'']] to ''Deadlock'', in 2022-2023. It is assumed to be the first version to use the 20th Century American occult setting. |
| Not much is known about ''Shadowline''. It was presumably a transitional version from ''[[Neon Prime]]'' to the ''Deadlock'' [[The Cursed Apple|Cursed Apple]] setting that existed in 2022-2023. The web domain ''playshadowline.com'' and twitter account ''@PlayShadowline'' were registered in November 2023. | |
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| In this version, the [[ziplines]] were called "shadowlines",<ref name=":0">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Shopkeeper|file=Guide the map lanes.mp3|transcription=There are four lanes, each with a shadowline that players can ride to move quickly.}}</ref> and [[Astral Gates]] were "shadowline nexus". The shadowlines were presumably based on [[wikipedia:Ley_line|ley lines]]. | | In this version, the [[ziplines]] were called shadowlines. |
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| == Mentions == | | == References == |
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| * The [[Shopkeeper]] narrated an old version of the tutorial that refers to the game as ''Shadowline.''<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Shopkeeper|file=Guide the map welcome.mp3|transcription=Shadowline is a 6v6 strategic shooter, where gunplay, fast-paced movement, power progression, and unique heroes collide!}}</ref><ref name=":0" />
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| * [[Kelvin]] referenced a shadowline in one of his voice lines when upgrading his Ice Path. The voice line has since been removed.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Kelvin|quotes=Kelvin/Quotes#Abilities_2|transcription=Sometimes, you don't have access to the shadowline.}}</ref>
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| * In [[Viscous|Viscous']] background, the Bermuda Triangle [[Astral Gates|Astral Gate]] is described as a "shadowline nexus".
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| {{#ev:youtube|9NI_-X37Y2A|360|right|description=Caldera_trooper map tour}}
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| == Caldera_trooper ==
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| '''Caldera_trooper''' was a [[map]] found in early builds of ''Deadlock'' that presumably started development during the ''Shadowline'' period. It had a similar layout to ''Neon Prime's'' map, but with new lighting and assets from what would later become the Cursed Apple. Caldera_trooper was last compiled in July 2023.
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| == References ==
| | * There are voice lines of a version of the tutorial narrated by the [[Shopkeeper]] that refers to the game as ''Shadowline.'' |
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| | * One of [[Kelvin|Kelvin's]] Ice Path upgrade voicelines ''(kelvin_upgrade_power3_07.vsnd_c)'' says ''"Sometimes, you don't have acces to the shadowline."'' |
| {{Development History}}
| | * In [[Viscous|Viscous']] Fate's Tale, the Bermuda Triangle Astral Gate is described as a "shadowline nexus". |
| [[Category:Shadowline]] | | [[Category:Shadowline]] |
| [[Category:Deadlock development history]] | | [[Category:Deadlock development history]] |
