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'''''Shadowline''''' was an early development version of ''[[Deadlock]]''.
'''''Shadowline''''' was an early development version of ''[[Deadlock]]''.


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.
== Overview ==
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.


In this version, the [[ziplines]] were called shadowlines.
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]].
 
== Mentions ==
 
* 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" />
* [[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>
* In [[Viscous|Viscous']] background, the Bermuda Triangle [[Astral Gates|Astral Gate]] is described as a "shadowline nexus".
 
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== Caldera_trooper ==
'''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.


== References ==
== References ==
 
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* 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's Ice Path upgrade voicelines ''(kelvin_upgrade_power3_07.vsnd_c)'' says ''"Sometimes, you don't have acces to the shadowline."''
[[Category:Shadowline]]
[[Category:Deadlock development history]]

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Note: 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.
Shadowline tutorial narration
Bloody 'ell is this?!

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Shadowline was an early development version of Deadlock.

Overview

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Not much is known about Shadowline. It was presumably a transitional version from Neon Prime to the Deadlock Cursed Apple setting that existed in 2022-2023. The web domain playshadowline.com and twitter account @PlayShadowline were registered in November 2023.

In this version, the ziplines were called "shadowlines",[1] and Astral Gates were "shadowline nexus". The shadowlines were presumably based on ley lines.

Mentions

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  • The Shopkeeper narrated an old version of the tutorial that refers to the game as Shadowline.[2][1]
  • Kelvin referenced a shadowline in one of his voice lines when upgrading his Ice Path. The voice line has since been removed.[3]
  • In Viscous' background, the Bermuda Triangle Astral Gate is described as a "shadowline nexus".

Caldera_trooper map tour

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.

References

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  1. 1.0 1.1 Shopkeeper's in-game voice line - "There are four lanes, each with a shadowline that players can ride to move quickly."
  2. Shopkeeper's in-game voice line - "Shadowline is a 6v6 strategic shooter, where gunplay, fast-paced movement, power progression, and unique heroes collide!"
  3. Kelvin's in-game voice line - "Sometimes, you don't have access to the shadowline."