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Beasts of Bermuda contains currently two creatures capable of flight.  These are the [[Pteranodon]] and [[Tropeognathus]]. For a list of other likely and discussed flyer additions, please see [[Main Page|this page.]]
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Flying creatures take to the skies, capable of staying airborne indefinitely, though they can't [[Scent System|smell]] other players while in flight. Beasts of Bermuda contains currently two flying creatures: the [[Pteranodon]] and [[Tropeognathus]]. (For a list of other likely and discussed flyer additions, please see [[Main Page|this page.]])
 
 
Flying creatures are typically highly adept flyers but perform poorly when maneuvering on land.
 
 
 
Flying creatures have very poor [[Weather Resistance|weather resistance]], and must be particularly wary of [[Weather|stormy weather]]. 
 
 
 
Flying creatures can't [[Scent System|smell]] other players while in flight.
 
  
 
== Takeoff ==
 
== Takeoff ==
  
In order to take off, a player must press the spacebar button.  If the player is taking off in a location surrounded by obstructions such as rocks or trees, it is highly likely they will crash into these objects and end up back on the ground again. Takeoff takes 35 [[Stamina|stamina]], so it cannot be spammed too frequently.
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In order to take off, a player must press the spacebar button.  If the player is taking off in a location surrounded by obstructions such as rocks or trees, it is highly likely they will crash into these objects and end up back on the ground again. Takeoff has no stamina cost on land, but takes 35 [[Stamina|stamina]] for the Tropeognathus if taking off from water.
 
 
== Flight ==
 
  
The Pteranodon's flight was inspired greatly by the Primal Carnage Pteranodon due to its control and capability in a combat scenario.  
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== Flight ==  
  
As a player maneuvers and takes turns, the sharpness of these turns will increase to the point where they can twirl, or nearly hover in place.  This mechanic was greatly inspired by the PC Pteranodon's capabilities to do just this.  It allows a player to hover, or wait for the opportune strike moment.
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In flight, the player can make sharp maneuvers and turns in all directions. The sharpness of these turns are very tight, and the player can constantly spin in mid-air to theoretically hover in place - a great maneuver for waiting for the opportune strike moment.
  
As a player continues to dive, they will accumulate what is referred to as dive boost. Dive boost is a speed boost that becomes progressively greater the longer the player has been diving. This allows flyers to build up to significant speeds if they wish.
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When flying straight down, they will accumulate what is referred to as dive boost. Dive boost is a speed boost that becomes progressively greater the longer the player has been diving. This allows flyers to build up to significant speeds.
  
Speed dictates the rate at which a flyer can adjust their pitch angle. The faster a player is going, the more difficult it will be for them to adjust their pitch angle.  
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Speed dictates the rate at which a flyer can adjust their pitch angle. The faster a player is going, the more difficult it will be for them to adjust their pitch angle.  
  
 
Speed dictates how much damage the [[Pteranodon]] will do with its [[Bite|peck]] attack.  It will do a lot more damage if the player has gained significant amounts of dive boost.
 
Speed dictates how much damage the [[Pteranodon]] will do with its [[Bite|peck]] attack.  It will do a lot more damage if the player has gained significant amounts of dive boost.
  
The maximum angle at which a player can climb into the sky while flying is dictated by speed. The faster a player is going, the more vertical their ascent can be. A flyer who has gained a significant amount of dive boost will be capable of near vertical ascent, whereas one who is merely gliding will only be capable of meager ascent angles.
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The maximum angle at which a player can climb into the sky while flying is dictated by speed. The faster a player is going, the more vertical their ascent can be. A flyer who has gained a significant amount of dive boost will be capable of near vertical ascent, whereas one who is merely gliding will only be capable of meager ascent angles.
  
Sprinting while in the sky increases speed, allowing a greater ascent angle. The greater the ascent angle while going upwards, the more rapidly a flyer will consume [[Stamina|stamina]]. Flyers use and regain stamina significantly faster than other animals.
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Sprinting while in the sky increases speed, allowing a greater ascent angle. The greater the ascent angle while going upwards, the more rapidly a flyer will consume [[Stamina|stamina]]. Flyers use and regain stamina significantly faster than other animals.
  
 
== Crashing ==
 
== Crashing ==
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Flying creatures are often fragile. They take injury damage when hit by any source of damage, regardless of whether or not it hits the wing, head, legs, or torso. Hitting obstructions such as walls, cliffs, trees, and rocks while airborne will result in a crash, in which the player loses complete control of their flyer as it falls out of the sky. A crash will result in significant [[Injury|injury damage]]. The faster the player was going upon impact, the more severe the injury and [[Damage|damage]] accrued during the impact. The player will regain control of their flyer once it hits the ground and comes to rest. It is very easy to die by sufficiently hard impacts.
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Flying creatures are often fragile. They take injury damage when hit by any source of damage, regardless of whether or not it hits the wing, head, legs, or torso. Hitting obstructions such as walls, cliffs, trees, and rocks while airborne will result in a crash, in which the player loses complete control of their flyer as it falls out of the sky. A crash will result in significant [[Injury|injury damage]]. The faster the player was going upon impact, the more severe the injury and [[Damage|damage]] accrued during the impact. The player will regain control of their flyer once it hits the ground and comes to rest. It is very easy to die from falling, even from a small cliff.
  
 
== Landing ==
 
== Landing ==
  
In order to land safely, the player must be traveling slow enough and close to the ground. The legs will come down like landing gear if it is safe to land.    If they are going to fast or if the place in which they are trying to land is unsuitable for a landing, they will crash instead, taking injury damage or potentially dying. Unsuitable locations are any location in which the slope of the terrain or object is too steep. Trying to land on a nearly vertical cliff face will result in a crash, for example.
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In order to land safely, the player must be traveling slow enough and close to the ground, aided by using the Brake button. If they are going to fast or if the place in which they are trying to land is unsuitable for a landing, they will crash instead, taking injury damage or potentially dying. Unsuitable locations are any location in which the slope of the terrain or object is too steep. Trying to land on a nearly vertical cliff face will result in a crash, for example.
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== Trivia ==
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The Pteranodon's flight was greatly inspired by the Primal Carnage Pteranodon due to its control and capability in a combat scenario.

Revision as of 18:30, 5 February 2021

Pteranodon

Flying creatures take to the skies, capable of staying airborne indefinitely, though they can't smell other players while in flight. Beasts of Bermuda contains currently two flying creatures: the Pteranodon and Tropeognathus. (For a list of other likely and discussed flyer additions, please see this page.)

Takeoff

In order to take off, a player must press the spacebar button. If the player is taking off in a location surrounded by obstructions such as rocks or trees, it is highly likely they will crash into these objects and end up back on the ground again. Takeoff has no stamina cost on land, but takes 35 stamina for the Tropeognathus if taking off from water.

Flight

In flight, the player can make sharp maneuvers and turns in all directions. The sharpness of these turns are very tight, and the player can constantly spin in mid-air to theoretically hover in place - a great maneuver for waiting for the opportune strike moment.

When flying straight down, they will accumulate what is referred to as dive boost. Dive boost is a speed boost that becomes progressively greater the longer the player has been diving. This allows flyers to build up to significant speeds.

Speed dictates the rate at which a flyer can adjust their pitch angle. The faster a player is going, the more difficult it will be for them to adjust their pitch angle.

Speed dictates how much damage the Pteranodon will do with its peck attack. It will do a lot more damage if the player has gained significant amounts of dive boost.

The maximum angle at which a player can climb into the sky while flying is dictated by speed. The faster a player is going, the more vertical their ascent can be. A flyer who has gained a significant amount of dive boost will be capable of near vertical ascent, whereas one who is merely gliding will only be capable of meager ascent angles.

Sprinting while in the sky increases speed, allowing a greater ascent angle. The greater the ascent angle while going upwards, the more rapidly a flyer will consume stamina. Flyers use and regain stamina significantly faster than other animals.

Crashing

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Flying creatures are often fragile. They take injury damage when hit by any source of damage, regardless of whether or not it hits the wing, head, legs, or torso. Hitting obstructions such as walls, cliffs, trees, and rocks while airborne will result in a crash, in which the player loses complete control of their flyer as it falls out of the sky. A crash will result in significant injury damage. The faster the player was going upon impact, the more severe the injury and damage accrued during the impact. The player will regain control of their flyer once it hits the ground and comes to rest. It is very easy to die from falling, even from a small cliff.

Landing

In order to land safely, the player must be traveling slow enough and close to the ground, aided by using the Brake button. If they are going to fast or if the place in which they are trying to land is unsuitable for a landing, they will crash instead, taking injury damage or potentially dying. Unsuitable locations are any location in which the slope of the terrain or object is too steep. Trying to land on a nearly vertical cliff face will result in a crash, for example.

Trivia

The Pteranodon's flight was greatly inspired by the Primal Carnage Pteranodon due to its control and capability in a combat scenario.