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PS1 research worklog. This is one of the working notes that drove the port: plans, validation logs, classifier notes, and the pivots that eventually shaped the runtime.

Date: 2026-04-12 Status: Proposed pivot Owner: PS1 runtime / content pipeline

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Outline

  • Offline Scene Playback Pivot
  • Why This Exists
  • Executive Summary
  • Hard Storage Reality
  • Full-screen raw storage does not fit
  • Current disc usage suggests room for a smarter offline format
  • Recommended Architecture
  • Core Decision
  • Display Model
  • Pixel-Perfect Johnny Requirement
  • Proposed Playback Asset Format
  • Plate encoding
  • Why Hybrid Plates Are Better Than Full-FMV
  • Runtime Responsibilities

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