The Falconeer [XBSX|S, XO, PC, XGP]

[turkey]

Should Series X not be higher than 4K if we scale the GPUs and the resolution from Series S?

Great scaling for the Series S tho, 120fps at 1080 is a nice result.

 

[AlNom]

They were talking about 6K and 8K in an earlier interview, so maybe it's just a dev time/schedule thing.

 

[cheapchips]

Tomas Sala was on this week's Major Nelson * podcast, about 9 minutes in. Talks a bit about his background, how he works etc.

* Worth a subscription I feel. He does have some good interviewees.

 

[AzBat]

He was also on XboxEra today. About a 1 hour 20-minute interview/let's play. Haven't got a chance to listen to it yet...

Tommy McClain

 

[cheapchips]

Tomas Sala talk about development. He defines being a solo developer as being like a solo artist, in that it's about a singular vision (as he namechecks the people who've helped).

 

[BRiT]

Latest patch has quite a few updates [ https://fmfo5acouuwyplq2-18981195.s...ews/the-falconeer-xbox-patch-1-0-0-6-now-live ]

GAMEPLAY CHANGES

• Speed for all player birds increased by 10%
• Rate of fire increased for Magnetar rifle and Lightning Caster, to improve early game difficulty
• Home/story location now indicated on the map
• Fast travel now possible to friendly and neutral locations via the worldmap, outside of missions or battle.
• Epilogue now remains unlocked after getting to the Treefall mission
• Animations for the bird wandering if getting no input, now a lot more random and subtle
• 2 and 3 star guns reduced in price to help in early game
• XP rewards from escorts and trader/persistent ship destruction reduced.
• pirate unit health reduced by 13%
• Dreadnot speed increased to be as fast as civilian cutter and mancer praudicus

BUG FIXES

• Bird collector achievement fixed
• Ace of Aces, Steel Surgeon and other achievements required one to many kills, fixed
• Skipping battlemap animations with mouse now fixed

UI UPDATES

• Bird name added your stats
• Cinematic zooms can now be disabled from the settings menu
• Difficulty displayed in main menu, help players be informed on the option and current state.
• Story Mission indicated clearer so people don't miss these.
• Chapter screen now gives more information on each chapter.

LOCALISATION IMPROVEMENTS

• Japanese localisation improved

 

[BRiT]

A preview of what's next from the developer @ XboxEra https://forum.xboxera.com/t/the-fal...t-coming-to-series-x-updates-and-news/148/156

About just flying around and exploring...

Hahaha i can tell you from the stats that you are most definitely in the majority. Although just as many people grind to upgrade their bird, so some combat is also being enjoyed as well. I’ve heard from many players they will spend up to 10+ hours just exploring and leveling, in chapter I, before they even attempt the story.

But there is more to come for players like you! Sooo based on the stats , I’ve decided that the next update will be focused on content for you .

So exploration focused content!

There will be some combat off course. But it’s mostly more diverse side content of the exploring focused kind.

Expect that as a free update faster than you might expect.

 

[BRiT]

The developer Tomas Sala posted an update at XboxEra and also teased a few things, so have a look @ https://forum.xboxera.com/t/the-fal...t-coming-to-series-x-updates-and-news/148/164

Here's the pending changes...

 

[BRiT]

The Falconeer is entering GamePass for Console, PC, and xCloud on February 4th. It also has DLC releasing on the 4th too.

The Falconeer: The Hunter DLC – February 4
Xbox Game Pass members can save 10% on the upcoming DLC for The Falconeer on February 4! Take to the skies aboard a feathered serpent and unleash fiery vengeance from above with The Hunter content pack. Includes a new ‘Mongres Hunter’ player Class, with a flyable Ormir dragon, an exclusive set of pyro pot guided rockets and additional outfits for your player avatar.

 

[Johnny Awesome]

I'm about 2.5 hours in and enjoying it. It's a charming game with a nice aesthetic. I'll report back after I get further in.

 

[Jay]

The thread title is missing XBO.

 

[BRiT]

The thread title is missing XBO.

I dont see it listed on the website at all, are you sure it runs on normal Xbox One? https://www.thefalconeer.com/

Edit: Though its listed at the Xbox site @ https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/the-falconeer

 

[AlNom]

I dont see it listed on the website at all, are you sure it runs on normal Xbox One? https://www.thefalconeer.com/

Edit: Though its listed at the Xbox site @ https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/the-falconeer

It runs on my OneS, albeit not at a perfect frame rate. Initial load was quite the waiting experience.

 

[Riddlewire]

Runs great on One X.
Complex and jerky control scheme. Crimson Skies this is not.
Steep proficiency curve, I imagine.
Includes photomode (that's equally jerky). Couldn't manage to line up a good shot without tremendous effort.

 

[BRiT]

Latest update posted from the dev @ XBoxEra

 

[AzBat]

Is that update available now?

Tommy McClain

 

[BRiT]

Is that update available now?

Tommy McClain

I think it is, or just coincidentally my console was pulling down an update for it when I turned it on.

 

[cheapchips]

Have to say my first impressions were that I didn't like the controls. I love the look of it but not inclined to return. Am I not giving it fair dues?

 

[AntShaw]

Yes. Change from inverted flight view and see if that helps. (or, for that matter, stick with it for 30 minutes in multiple combat loops)

 

[cheapchips]

Change from inverted flight view

Well I'll give it a go, but going non invert is giving me palpation just thinking about it.