Anniversary Update 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.
There are a number of new features. Most notably, the game now has achievements and leaderboards. Currently there are 14 achievements for you to collect, and two leaderboards. Note that most of the achievements require you to be in a game of 2 or more players to unlock. In addition to that, detailed local stats are tracked, and those are synced through Steam Cloud so you'll be able to keep the same stats wherever you play. Another addition is you can now customize the game setting choices, from level to mode to various other settings.
Numerous issues were fixed, most notably the problem with particle effects rendering on the end of the artifact on first person view and the petrify effect sometimes spawning with the player in Angels mode.
I'm happy to say that nothing new's broken, but the Linux version still requires a lot of work done on with regards to graphics. More details on what changed is available on this discussion thread. Take the update for a spin, and if you have any comments, leave them below or on said thread.
[ 2016-08-21 19:20:56 CET ] [ Original post ]
Hello! We have released an update for August on the "externaltest" branch. This update includes various new features and several bug fixes.
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
There are a number of new features. Most notably, the game now has achievements and leaderboards. Currently there are 14 achievements for you to collect, and two leaderboards. Note that most of the achievements require you to be in a game of 2 or more players to unlock. In addition to that, detailed local stats are tracked, and those are synced through Steam Cloud so you'll be able to keep the same stats wherever you play. Another addition is you can now customize the game setting choices, from level to mode to various other settings.
What's fixed
Numerous issues were fixed, most notably the problem with particle effects rendering on the end of the artifact on first person view and the petrify effect sometimes spawning with the player in Angels mode.
What's broken
I'm happy to say that nothing new's broken, but the Linux version still requires a lot of work done on with regards to graphics. More details on what changed is available on this discussion thread. Take the update for a spin, and if you have any comments, leave them below or on said thread.
Anniversary Update 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.
There are a number of new features. Most notably, the game now has achievements and leaderboards. Currently there are 14 achievements for you to collect, and two leaderboards. Note that most of the achievements require you to be in a game of 2 or more players to unlock. In addition to that, detailed local stats are tracked, and those are synced through Steam Cloud so you'll be able to keep the same stats wherever you play. Another addition is you can now customize the game setting choices, from level to mode to various other settings.
Numerous issues were fixed, most notably the problem with particle effects rendering on the end of the artifact on first person view and the petrify effect sometimes spawning with the player in Angels mode.
I'm happy to say that nothing new's broken, but the Linux version still requires a lot of work done on with regards to graphics. More details on what changed is available on this discussion thread. Take the update for a spin, and if you have any comments, leave them below or on said thread.
[ 2016-08-21 19:20:56 CET ] [ Original post ]
Hello! We have released an update for August on the "externaltest" branch. This update includes various new features and several bug fixes.
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
There are a number of new features. Most notably, the game now has achievements and leaderboards. Currently there are 14 achievements for you to collect, and two leaderboards. Note that most of the achievements require you to be in a game of 2 or more players to unlock. In addition to that, detailed local stats are tracked, and those are synced through Steam Cloud so you'll be able to keep the same stats wherever you play. Another addition is you can now customize the game setting choices, from level to mode to various other settings.
What's fixed
Numerous issues were fixed, most notably the problem with particle effects rendering on the end of the artifact on first person view and the petrify effect sometimes spawning with the player in Angels mode.
What's broken
I'm happy to say that nothing new's broken, but the Linux version still requires a lot of work done on with regards to graphics. More details on what changed is available on this discussion thread. Take the update for a spin, and if you have any comments, leave them below or on said 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!
GAMEBILLET
[ 5951 ]
GAMERSGATE
[ 3154 ]
FANATICAL BUNDLES
Time left:
3 days, 5 hours, 54 minutes
Time left:
26 days, 5 hours, 54 minutes
Time left:
8 days, 5 hours, 54 minutes
Time left:
39 days, 5 hours, 54 minutes
Time left:
45 days, 5 hours, 54 minutes
HUMBLE BUNDLES
Time left:
5 days, 23 hours, 54 minutes
Time left:
5 days, 23 hours, 54 minutes
Time left:
14 days, 23 hours, 54 minutes
by buying games/dlcs from affiliate links you are supporting tuxDB
