Summary
Flockcan be one of the most relaxing gaming experiences available, and flying around the expansive map to meet as many charming characters and strange creatures as possible is consistently rewarding.
However, there are plenty of ways to make your adventure through Flock as efficient as possible, and the game gives you a lot of tips that are easy to miss if you aren’t looking in the right place at the right time to pay attention. So if you’re struggling to make the most of your time in Flock, read on.
1You Can Play Single Player
Flying Solo
One of the more misleading aspects of Flock is how the game has been consistently marketed as a multiplayer game, and while this option is certainly enjoyable and a relaxing way to spend time gaming with friends, it is not the only way to enjoy Flock.
In fact, all of Flock can be enjoyed by yourself, and the single-player version of the game is just as fun as playing with other people. So, if you’re avoiding Flock because you don’t have anyone to play it with, don’t worry and dive in!
2No Pressure With Questions
Don’t Worry About Making Mistakes
Early on in Flock, you will be tasked with identifying creatures through observation. This is a fun way of interacting with the creatures in the world, but occasionally, the questions you are asked to help work out what species you are looking at can be a little challenging.
But there is no need to panic since the game doesn’t punish you for getting the answer wrong. In a less forgiving game, you might lose your chance or face some sort of pushback, but in Flock, the professor just corrects you, so don’t be scared to make a guess if you’re unsure.
3Fill Up Your Flock
Getting Back Old Creatures Is Easier Than You Think
At the start of Flock, you will only be able to have six creatures in your flock, but throughout the game, you will find baubles hidden in pastures that you’re able to use to hold more creatures in your flock at once. When you fill your flock up past your maximum, you’ll be warned that your oldest creature will leave, but don’t be scared to keep going.
If you want a bird back, you can summon it in the Flock menu, and in this menu, you also get the option to change how creatures leave your flock. For example, you can toggle on species copies leaving first or even mark a creature as a favorite so it won’t leave automatically.
4Bird Will Hide
Keep An Eye Out For Camouflage
In the earlier sections of Flock, you will find creatures quite easily, but as you get a little further in, certain species will be more accustomed to hiding in areas that they match, so they will be harder to spot.
There are even certain birds that can change their color to hide better in different areas. So if you’re on the hunt for a particular species, look out for areas that match its color as they might be hidden in plain sight.
5Mark Your Map
Use Focus Or Open The Menu
With how quickly you’ll be flying around the map, it’s easy to go past something you might want to return to, but no need to worry about stopping for everything since you can easily mark it out for later reference.
You have two options: you can either go into your focus view and mark it out there, and it’ll then show up on the map, or you can open the map menu and place a marker manually. If you go past a small pasture when your sheep is busy, this is a great way to not lose track of it.
6You Can Change Your Look Whenever
Nadiya Has Your Back
Depending on the game, sometimes character customization can be a pretty hefty commitment, with editing the appearance either not being an option or locked out until late in the game. Luckily for you, this is not the case in Flock.
You’ll run into Nadiya at the start of the game, and you can return to her to change any part of your look. If you find her fabric patterns in pastures, you can even trade wool to get new clothes for your character as well.
7Replay Calls To Make Your Search Easier
Volume Up When On The Hunt
When roaming throughout Flock, you have likely heard creatures make their call, and for each species, this will be completely different. This is a great way to make looking for specific species easier.
As long as you have observed a creature, even if you haven’t charmed it, you may replay its call in the Creature Guide menu. So if you don’t have the whistle to charm a creature yet, use this feature to make tracking them back down later easier.
8Retry Challenges As Much As You Want
Keep Going For Those Rewards
Occasionally, you’ll find NPCs in Flock that will challenge you to different challenges, and these can net some pretty helpful rewards like wool to trade with Nadiya. Depending on how you’re faring with the difficulty in Flock, these could be tricky but don’t avoid trying them out.
There is no limit to how many times you can attempt a challenge in Flock, so these are a perfect opportunity to hone your skills. Some may get trickier at certain times of day, but they are achievable if you know where to look.
9If It Flies Away, Chase It
Unless It’s A Burgling Bewl
When trying to identify certain species in Flock, you might struggle since the creature could fly away from you. Even if you think you are close enough to observe it, you will first need to tire it out by following it for long enough.
This is sometimes tricky depending on visibility and obstacles, but listen out for their call to help work out if you’re close. Most will follow a predetermined path, so they won’t be too far. After they have been chased for long enough, you can observe them. The only species this won’t work for is Burgling Bewls since you can’t charm them until much later in the game.
