July Public Beta Release Notes
You will need to set Steam to download the beta build. You can do this by locating The Flock in your library, then right-clicking on the entry, click Properties, go to the Betas tab, and select "externaltest" from the list of betas. After you close the properties box, you should see "[externaltest]" in The Flock's library entry. Important: this update is incompatible with the current non-beta build. Make sure that everyone you're playing with are using the beta branch and are up-to-date.
This update is mostly a bug fix update, but the one major new thing is the inclusion of a Linux build. While it is not perfect, you can play rounds with others, even with Windows players. There is also another new inclusion, but I won't spoil it for you. You'll know it after you see it a couple of times.
Most of the issues from the April beta thread have been fixed. This includes incorrect level choices, broken scoreboards, quick match, and friend invites. The clipping issue on the Bridge level has also been fixed.
Because of the Unity engine upgrade that was performed, there are a couple of new problems. On both Windows and Linux builds, the glow effect from the carrier's artifact may not appear. This is cosmetic only, and should not affect gameplay. On the Linux build, volumetric lighting is quite broken, so you will see light shafts for the artifact and objectives offset to the side a bit ways, and the view will be blurrier than usual and with ghosting. These issues will be investigated in depth, and we'll try to fix them for the next update.
The population countdown was the most unique and controversial feature of the game. Unfortunately, because of Vogelsap's current state, the population server could not be maintained. As such, all population features have been removed from the game. It may see reintroduction eventually, but for now, the game is free of counters. Take a look at the beta, and encourage your friends to try it too. Please let us know what you think, and post any bugs or requests on this forum thread.
[ 2016-07-29 06:37:35 CET ] [ Original post ]
Hi everyone! Since it's been a few months, I thought it would be a good time to fix some code and release an update. Now, you may have heard about the state of the game in April. Since then, a few of us who were interested in keeping the game going got together and worked on fixing the bugs. However, because there are only a few of us, the testing is still a bit lacking. Hence, this update is being released in the "externaltest" beta branch.
How to update
You will need to set Steam to download the beta build. You can do this by locating The Flock in your library, then right-clicking on the entry, click Properties, go to the Betas tab, and select "externaltest" from the list of betas. After you close the properties box, you should see "[externaltest]" in The Flock's library entry. Important: this update is incompatible with the current non-beta build. Make sure that everyone you're playing with are using the beta branch and are up-to-date.
What's new
This update is mostly a bug fix update, but the one major new thing is the inclusion of a Linux build. While it is not perfect, you can play rounds with others, even with Windows players. There is also another new inclusion, but I won't spoil it for you. You'll know it after you see it a couple of times.
What's fixed
Most of the issues from the April beta thread have been fixed. This includes incorrect level choices, broken scoreboards, quick match, and friend invites. The clipping issue on the Bridge level has also been fixed.
What's broken
Because of the Unity engine upgrade that was performed, there are a couple of new problems. On both Windows and Linux builds, the glow effect from the carrier's artifact may not appear. This is cosmetic only, and should not affect gameplay. On the Linux build, volumetric lighting is quite broken, so you will see light shafts for the artifact and objectives offset to the side a bit ways, and the view will be blurrier than usual and with ghosting. These issues will be investigated in depth, and we'll try to fix them for the next update.
The population
The population countdown was the most unique and controversial feature of the game. Unfortunately, because of Vogelsap's current state, the population server could not be maintained. As such, all population features have been removed from the game. It may see reintroduction eventually, but for now, the game is free of counters. Take a look at the beta, and encourage your friends to try it too. Please let us know what you think, and post any bugs or requests on this forum thread.
July Public Beta Release Notes
You will need to set Steam to download the beta build. You can do this by locating The Flock in your library, then right-clicking on the entry, click Properties, go to the Betas tab, and select "externaltest" from the list of betas. After you close the properties box, you should see "[externaltest]" in The Flock's library entry. Important: this update is incompatible with the current non-beta build. Make sure that everyone you're playing with are using the beta branch and are up-to-date.
This update is mostly a bug fix update, but the one major new thing is the inclusion of a Linux build. While it is not perfect, you can play rounds with others, even with Windows players. There is also another new inclusion, but I won't spoil it for you. You'll know it after you see it a couple of times.
Most of the issues from the April beta thread have been fixed. This includes incorrect level choices, broken scoreboards, quick match, and friend invites. The clipping issue on the Bridge level has also been fixed.
Because of the Unity engine upgrade that was performed, there are a couple of new problems. On both Windows and Linux builds, the glow effect from the carrier's artifact may not appear. This is cosmetic only, and should not affect gameplay. On the Linux build, volumetric lighting is quite broken, so you will see light shafts for the artifact and objectives offset to the side a bit ways, and the view will be blurrier than usual and with ghosting. These issues will be investigated in depth, and we'll try to fix them for the next update.
The population countdown was the most unique and controversial feature of the game. Unfortunately, because of Vogelsap's current state, the population server could not be maintained. As such, all population features have been removed from the game. It may see reintroduction eventually, but for now, the game is free of counters. Take a look at the beta, and encourage your friends to try it too. Please let us know what you think, and post any bugs or requests on this forum thread.
[ 2016-07-29 06:37:35 CET ] [ Original post ]
Hi everyone! Since it's been a few months, I thought it would be a good time to fix some code and release an update. Now, you may have heard about the state of the game in April. Since then, a few of us who were interested in keeping the game going got together and worked on fixing the bugs. However, because there are only a few of us, the testing is still a bit lacking. Hence, this update is being released in the "externaltest" beta branch.
How to update
You will need to set Steam to download the beta build. You can do this by locating The Flock in your library, then right-clicking on the entry, click Properties, go to the Betas tab, and select "externaltest" from the list of betas. After you close the properties box, you should see "[externaltest]" in The Flock's library entry. Important: this update is incompatible with the current non-beta build. Make sure that everyone you're playing with are using the beta branch and are up-to-date.
What's new
This update is mostly a bug fix update, but the one major new thing is the inclusion of a Linux build. While it is not perfect, you can play rounds with others, even with Windows players. There is also another new inclusion, but I won't spoil it for you. You'll know it after you see it a couple of times.
What's fixed
Most of the issues from the April beta thread have been fixed. This includes incorrect level choices, broken scoreboards, quick match, and friend invites. The clipping issue on the Bridge level has also been fixed.
What's broken
Because of the Unity engine upgrade that was performed, there are a couple of new problems. On both Windows and Linux builds, the glow effect from the carrier's artifact may not appear. This is cosmetic only, and should not affect gameplay. On the Linux build, volumetric lighting is quite broken, so you will see light shafts for the artifact and objectives offset to the side a bit ways, and the view will be blurrier than usual and with ghosting. These issues will be investigated in depth, and we'll try to fix them for the next update.
The population
The population countdown was the most unique and controversial feature of the game. Unfortunately, because of Vogelsap's current state, the population server could not be maintained. As such, all population features have been removed from the game. It may see reintroduction eventually, but for now, the game is free of counters. Take a look at the beta, and encourage your friends to try it too. Please let us know what you think, and post any bugs or requests on this forum thread.
The Flock
Vogelsap
Vogelsap
2015-08-21
Indie Multiplayer
Game News Posts 19
🎹🖱️Keyboard + Mouse
🎮 Full Controller Support
Mostly Negative
(145 reviews)
http://www.vogelsap.com/theflock
https://store.steampowered.com/app/290490
The Game includes VR Support
Linux Content [1.77 G]The Flock Public Beta Linux [1.77 G]
Game is not tagged as available on Linux on Steam.
Linux is not in the OS list.
The Flock
The Flock is a first-person asymmetrical multiplayer thriller for 3 - 5 players. You get to play as one of the agile monsters that make up the Flock. Competing against the other monsters, you need to find and claim the Light Artifact. The player that finds the Artifact transforms into the Carrier, a slower and vulnerable humanoid. Only the Carrier can win the match. The game will feature three distinctive maps with their own tactics and level mechanics.
As the Carrier you need to fend off the Flock by shining your light upon them as they are attempting to gain the Artifact for themselves! The Flock are vulnerable to the Artifact's light, but turn to stone when they stand still; rendering them immune to the power of the Artifact.
When you are one of the Flock you must use your increased movability to find the wandering Carrier. Stalk it, frighten it, and pounce when the moment is right.
Population
Unfortunately the game didn't do well enough for the population to decrease in any way worth mentioning. Vogelsap ran out of money a long time ago, and therefore the server that keeps track of the population run out too. We said we would rather go down then change our philosophy for this game. Well.. it became the first thing; we went down.
Please read our FAQ regarding the population to learn more about what it was that we were trying to do.
Join THIS STEAM GROUP if you want to find new players to play with. And read THIS if you want access to the beta update.
Key Features
- Asymmetrical online multiplayer
- Short, intense and thrilling matches
- Constant role changing, hunt or be hunted
- Nonlinear dynamic audio system
- Only unscripted scares!
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