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Kerbal Space Program : like model rocket building but better and [no longer] free
- Thread starter FlyinJ
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Downloaded the Mac version yesterday, so awesome. Just orbited the planet a few times, landing in the water now. Thought I destroyed my parachute, luckily I didn't. 1 day 8 hours later, and Ive landed safely.
Edit: Current mission length is 340 days, and no end in sight. Stuck in orbit around the sun. I catch up the planet, slightly, every now and again, but am currently moving away at over 9000m/s, at almost 14000m from the planet.
Edit: Current mission length is 340 days, and no end in sight. Stuck in orbit around the sun. I catch up the planet, slightly, every now and again, but am currently moving away at over 9000m/s, at almost 14000m from the planet.
Just tried out 0.13 (after skipping 0.12) and I thoroughly enjoyed flying my little kerbonauts out to the Mun and back to Kerbin for safe splashdown 
Just stock parts so no landing on the Mun. Had enough fuel that I probably could have though.
Really liking that I can now have external liquid boosters and tanks. And the vectoring engines really help control. My base rocket now has a set of 9 engines on the first stage (not including any solid boosters I also strap on for an initial kick) and three of those are vectoring allowing a nice, smooth and straight ride.
The transition between various flight stages (mostly to cope with the 1-body gravity simulation available in Unity can be really jarring. The trajectory plots can be a tad unpredictable when they switch between Kerbin and the Mun. Not terrible, but I do hope they figure a way to have a more consistent simulation.
What I'd really like to also see is a time scale along the orbital tracks that they draw to better allow rendezvous.
Just stock parts so no landing on the Mun. Had enough fuel that I probably could have though.
Really liking that I can now have external liquid boosters and tanks. And the vectoring engines really help control. My base rocket now has a set of 9 engines on the first stage (not including any solid boosters I also strap on for an initial kick) and three of those are vectoring allowing a nice, smooth and straight ride.
The transition between various flight stages (mostly to cope with the 1-body gravity simulation available in Unity can be really jarring. The trajectory plots can be a tad unpredictable when they switch between Kerbin and the Mun. Not terrible, but I do hope they figure a way to have a more consistent simulation.
What I'd really like to also see is a time scale along the orbital tracks that they draw to better allow rendezvous.
OMG 0.14 was released, only just found out... downloading now!
http://kerbalspace.tumblr.com/post/18686063606/ksp-0-14-is-official-and-available-at-the-store
http://kerbalspace.tumblr.com/post/18686063606/ksp-0-14-is-official-and-available-at-the-store
I 'donated', and am building rockets....So far the only crew that I put into orbit, and returned alive was my very first rocket design....all attempts to further my program have ended in 3 more dead kerbals per launch....poor kerbals...
I need to get more of these mod packs or something.
Can anyone tell me why one's first stage may not ignite ? I have a 3 solid fule booster stage, connected to three boosters above it via the 'stage decoupler ring thing' (3 of them, on for each).
When I hit 'space'...nothing, when I hit it again, the three rings decouple...then I hit it again and my next stage fires (sending the kerbals to their very likely demise....)
I need to get more of these mod packs or something.
Can anyone tell me why one's first stage may not ignite ? I have a 3 solid fule booster stage, connected to three boosters above it via the 'stage decoupler ring thing' (3 of them, on for each).
When I hit 'space'...nothing, when I hit it again, the three rings decouple...then I hit it again and my next stage fires (sending the kerbals to their very likely demise....)
Bitmap Frogs
Mr. Community
Hey guys!
Just trying the demo and have an issue.
When I use the liquid rocket model 30 (more thrust, less power) it fails to ignite. The configuration is proper with the fuel tank and all, if i replace the model 30 with the model 45 the rocked ignites properly.
Thanks.
Just trying the demo and have an issue.
When I use the liquid rocket model 30 (more thrust, less power) it fails to ignite. The configuration is proper with the fuel tank and all, if i replace the model 30 with the model 45 the rocked ignites properly.
Thanks.
I've always envisioned this evolving into something that teaches the actual evolution of rocketry, from achieving successful orbit to a trip to the moon, to reaching further planets and beyond. Not to take away from the fun of it, of course, but we see players already taking this route on their own. If I were a science teacher I'd be trying to get my students to play this in the hope that it might reignite an interest in space exploration.
DiscoShark
Banned
Was totally not expecting to blow past Earth and start orbiting the Sun ... still looking to land on the moon but gauging the right angle is toughhh.
Love this game, can't wait until a full version is released.
Love this game, can't wait until a full version is released.
PjotrStroganov
Member
Getting to the moon is easy. Landing on it is not so easy.
Needed a push.
Needed a push.
Getting to the moon is easy. Landing on it is not so easy.
Needed a push.
There's retractable landing gear now?
And here I was still messing with (modded in) fixed landing gear.
PjotrStroganov
Member
I decided to pay the 15 dollars and got to download version 14.3 with all the extra parts. They are really nice and don't seem to be overpowered.
I especially like the advanced SAS module. It controls both the movable canards and thrust vectored rocked engines. Adding one of these makes even the most unstable vehicle flyable.
I especially like the advanced SAS module. It controls both the movable canards and thrust vectored rocked engines. Adding one of these makes even the most unstable vehicle flyable.
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
Wow, it looks really fun!
SteveWinwood
Member
I kept meaning to download this and I never did!
Finally gave this game a shot. Its been around a year but it seems like it has really picked up steam in the last month or so, which is awesome.
I like that the learning curve allows people to keep moving the goal posts back.
At first I just wanted a functional rocket. Then I wanted to make it into space. Then I wanted to enter a stable orbit around earth. Then reach Mun. Then Mun and back, etc etc.
Some members of the IGN office are currently in a "space race" to design a rocket that can make it to mun and back. No cheating by looking at guides or wikis, etc.
I like that the learning curve allows people to keep moving the goal posts back.
At first I just wanted a functional rocket. Then I wanted to make it into space. Then I wanted to enter a stable orbit around earth. Then reach Mun. Then Mun and back, etc etc.
Some members of the IGN office are currently in a "space race" to design a rocket that can make it to mun and back. No cheating by looking at guides or wikis, etc.
PjotrStroganov
Member
Currently using the mechjeb autopilot mod and I'm still having a difficult time getting to the moon and back. My best attempt is having three astronauts flying through space to eternity after running out of gas after returning from Munn.
PjotrStroganov
Member
With two destroyed legs I got back to earth. And crashed in the sea. Add final separator: check!
Ace Harding
Member
Wow, this game is amazing. DL'ed it over the weekend, and within a few hours I was learning about rocket science to figure out how to orbit and transfer orbits to the moon. I don't do it very efficiently, but I've been able to transfer to the moon's orbit a couple times, and also to the sun by accident. Have not made it back yet though. Those Kerbals are still orbiting out there somewhere.
The new and planned updates sound amazing though. Launching up to and docking with a space station, going out to find and rescue members of a stranded mission, etc would be so cool (also a huge challenge given the precision needed).
The new and planned updates sound amazing though. Launching up to and docking with a space station, going out to find and rescue members of a stranded mission, etc would be so cool (also a huge challenge given the precision needed).
PjotrStroganov
Member
The mech jeb autopilot mod is great at showing how orbiting works. It showed me that you should keep climbing to 10.000 meters and then start banking the vehicle. Wait until the apex reaches somewhat higher than 70.000 meters and cut the engines. At this point you should be banking at about 45 degrees. While banking, you can level your craft at 90 degrees. After reaching 70.000 meters (and outer space) 100% your engines while keeping an eye on the map. You'll see your trajectory grow until it surrounds Kerbin. Cut the engines and you'll be orbiting earth.
To reach Munn, you'll have to all of the previous in the same rotational plane as the planet. Then hit the throttle to extend orbit to Munn. This moment depends on which route you have taken around Kerbin. Bank to the right (90 degrees) and you'll have to hit the throttle about when the Munn rises. Bank to the left (270 degrees) and you do the same when the Munn sets. That should get you to the Munn.
Now try and land.
To reach Munn, you'll have to all of the previous in the same rotational plane as the planet. Then hit the throttle to extend orbit to Munn. This moment depends on which route you have taken around Kerbin. Bank to the right (90 degrees) and you'll have to hit the throttle about when the Munn rises. Bank to the left (270 degrees) and you do the same when the Munn sets. That should get you to the Munn.
Now try and land.
This is caused by a bug that returned in one of the recent versions. If you move your rocket from the center of the vehicle assembly it should work fine.
I've been addicted to this over the past month. Not being able to even get into orbit for the first ~6 hours of playing only using the in-game tutorials (which barely tell you anything I might add) to building a small moon base.
Going along pretty well so far, using the following mods:
Down Under Aerospace
BACE Construction Co. v0.1 pack
The rocket I'm using to get them to the the Mun, and the location of the base:
And what I've managed to get up there so far:
I always keep coming back to this game, it's such a time waster, I love it!
The latest updates terrain generation makes it much nicer to look at too.
I've only played vanilla, but I'm downloading mods now as I type. Some of them look amazing, especially the space station and moon base things.
I would love to see multiplayer rocket launch with some kind of international space station building, like minecraft in space. :]
The latest updates terrain generation makes it much nicer to look at too.
I've only played vanilla, but I'm downloading mods now as I type. Some of them look amazing, especially the space station and moon base things.
I would love to see multiplayer rocket launch with some kind of international space station building, like minecraft in space. :]
MiniBossBattle
Member
Just downloaded the demo and loving it. I made a 6 stage rocket but I keep overshooting the moon or slingshot out of the moons orbit.
PjotrStroganov
Member
I dont know what direction the team is going with the game but it would be awesome to have missions that impose some limitations. Like, get to x amount of meters with only x amount of credits. Or get into orbit with a rocket weighing only x. It would add some structure to the game as well as educate the player of the limitations of the parts they are using.
Joseph Merrick
Member
a couple of really nice youtube series' in this game
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuww0F1fXiM&list=EL4fj56nWTSV8&index=1&feature=plcp
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJ1n2U6tRgc&list=PL270A066501B55EE9&index=1&feature=plpp_video
been putting a lot of hours into it last couple of days
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuww0F1fXiM&list=EL4fj56nWTSV8&index=1&feature=plcp
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJ1n2U6tRgc&list=PL270A066501B55EE9&index=1&feature=plpp_video
been putting a lot of hours into it last couple of days
NihonTiger90
Member
Kurt's is usually the one I watch, having found him through his Minecraft stuff. The game looks unspeakably fun and I will likely buy it.
Joseph Merrick
Member
EVAs in the latest version. 0.16.
..not been able to download it yet, site seems to be down. bu bu
kurt's got a video for the new version up http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpW-j2H-9vM
..not been able to download it yet, site seems to be down. bu bu
kurt's got a video for the new version up http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpW-j2H-9vM
Excellent, thanks for the update. The patcher seems to be working now.
Diablohead
Member
I've not played this since it's first month or so of release, will have to take a look again.
You should notice a good number of changes then. The fact that you can now get out of your spacecraft and walk / fly around is superb.
Leeroy3101
Banned
I found this game via another forum a few days ago...
I don't want to share how much time I've wasted playing the demo. It's close to as much time I wasted on the Just Cause 2 demo. I'm definitely going to buy the full version once the site gets back up.
I don't want to share how much time I've wasted playing the demo. It's close to as much time I wasted on the Just Cause 2 demo. I'm definitely going to buy the full version once the site gets back up.
Leeroy3101
Banned
What do the green and magenta icons represent on the orbital map?
The green are directional indicators, where as the magenta are launchpad indicators.
Yeah, their website is way overloaded. I've not been able to download this update yet :-(
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