Pre-Game Lobby

Pre-Game Lobby
General information
Type	Lobby
Attractions	Arcade Room Training Course
Objective	Compile a group of two or more players and ready to start the game.
Gameplay information
Puzzle Pillars	TBA
Appearances
Appears In	Project: Playtime
Debut	Project: Playtime

The Pre-Game Lobby was a map in Project: Playtime. It portrayed a calm and stationary train station used as a means of traveling to the Resource Extraction Specialists' next destination. Prior to starting the game, players were given access to the station's built-in arcade room and training course, allowing them to sharpen their skills while they waited for their fellow players to join the lobby.

Development

On November 18, 2022, the Pre-Game Lobby was teased on Rowan Stoll's Computer Database through an image of the Playtime Express, which the players utilize to move around the Playtime Co. factory. However, after the unexpected delay of Project: Playtime's release, the train station appeared as a dull and empty lobby with only blue artificial lighting and a locked door.

Initially, the train station served the sole purpose of waiting, but after Phase 2: Incineration was launched, it underwent a total renovation. Several new locations and an underground segment with multiple rooms were introduced. The train station was furnished with additional props and a new training course was added. As players made their way toward the exit, they were introduced to the new training course, which included all the in-game features and an arcade room containing the Puzzle Pillar puzzles that can be generated on the pillars.

When Phase 3: Forsaken was released, the Pre-Game Lobby was removed in favor of a menu lobby.

Appearance

The main setting is a train station area, and nearby are the arcade containing Puzzle Pillars for training purposes, and a training course to help players familiarize themselves with the mechanics and gameplay.

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