Best mods for building bases and rovers.

[nascarlaser1]

Hi guys!

Refer to the tile for the question. In the upcoming 1.2 update, I would like to start using mods. My plan is to set up a base on Kerbin, which I use as a staging base for hunting for all the anomalies. This will include other vehicles, like planes and rover, that I use to hunt for the anomalies. What are the best mods for bases and rovers? I keep finding a bunch of good mods, but they have not been updated since 1.1 :P.

 

Thanks!

[RoverDude]

I make a few   

 

Edited October 1, 2016 by RoverDude

[gmiddlemass]

I would second looking at roverdudes suggestions above, fantastic mods although personally I prefer the "Lite" version of MKS as its easier to get into.

[Werty]

I would suggest this two with TAC:

but Rover Dude's mods are awesome too

[Tex_NL]

For base building there can be only one: KPBS

 

Edited October 4, 2016 by Tex_NL
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[nascarlaser1]

Thxs @Tex_NL, @Werty, @gmiddlemass and @RoverDude. Quick question though, do I need any form of life support for these mods to work? I really do not like them, since I tend to forget about my guys in the base, which causes them all to die of starvation or suffocation, but them mods look interesting part wise. Do they require the life support to function, or can I still RP?

[RoverDude]

Not required for MKS - just means you have pretty parts

[Space Kadet]

On 1 October 2016 at 10:01 PM, RoverDude said:

I make a few   

 

I love the malemute!

5 minutes ago, nascarlaser1 said:

Thxs @Tex_NL, @Werty, @gmiddlemass and @RoverDude. Quick question though, do I need any form of life support for these mods to work? I really do not like them, since I tend to forget about my guys in the base, which causes them all to die of starvation or suffocation, but them mods look interesting part wise. Do they require the life support to function, or can I still RP?

I thought the same as you, but tried out roverdudes usi-ls and found it was great for exactly that sort of reason. Out of the box its non fatal, you just kerbals just stop working if they run out of funds, and if you mix it with these to is makes them amazing! 

 

 

[nascarlaser1]

6 minutes ago, Space Kadet said:

I thought the same as you, but tried out roverdudes usi-ls and found it was great for exactly that sort of reason. Out of the box its non fatal, you just kerbals just stop working if they run out of funds, and if you mix it with these to is makes them amazing! 

 

Thanks!

[Werty]

with roverdude's i imagine the kerbals without food going to an strike against your will.

[gmiddlemass]

USI life support is  a nice balance and quite configurable. By default any Kerbal who runs out of supplies does not die but simply turns into a "tourist" who can be returned to active duty as soon as fresh supplies are available. You can also select your orange suited Kerbals to be immune to the effects so that there is always someone capable of mounting a rescue mission.

I've only just started plying with it myself and do quite like the extra challenge it gives. It's also not too difficult to make stations and ships self sufficient once you get the hang of it.

[RoverDude]

And two good bits...  Integrates with all things USI (of which there's a whole constellation), and you can be pretty sure they will always be updated