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    'Kerbal Adventures'

    in KSP Fan Works

    Posted

    On 5/22/2017 at 7:09 AM, The_Cat_In_Space said:

    'Kerbal Adventures' is a comic that I am making, and at the moment it is set around common mistakes that new players often make (structural integrity, running out of fuel, bad piloting, going on a trajectory around the sun or into the sun, etc). I will begin publishing it once I find out how to get images on the forums without using Imgur, as Imgur is blocked for 'photo-sharing' on my laptop, and I can't do it on my desktop since it had a blue screen of death and is in for repairs.

    Sounds like a nice idea! Can't wait to see it!

    Kerbal Movie: Pls help

    in KSP Fan Works

    Posted

    1 minute ago, SpannerMonkey(smce) said:

    Hi , something many mod devs do is to use you tube but select the unlisted option instead of public, this allows you to present your work to the chosen audience without spilling the beans to other perhaps interested parties or the world at large.

    Good luck with your project.

    Thanks for the info!

    My First Attempts

    in KSP Fan Works

    Posted

    That's okay! My first duna probe was a failure. I forgot that duna has a VERY thin atmosphere and brought along ONE parachute for, maybe a two ton payload. It exploded on impact. The only thing that survived was the antenna XD

    Kerbal Movie: Pls help

    in KSP Fan Works

    Posted

    On 5/12/2017 at 7:32 PM, steuben said:

    Another thing, you will want to storyboard everything.

    I don't think I will have the time to storyboard, one, it's due in quite soon, two, I'm terrible at drawing :P

     

    On 5/12/2017 at 2:58 PM, Shadow Wolf56 said:

     

    I can't really give advice, but here's a little bit of it.

    Make sure you edit carefully and stuff. &)

    Cant wait to see it!!!

     

    Oh, I will! And also, when I finish it, I'll post it in a seperate post :)

    Kerbal Movie: Pls help

    in KSP Fan Works

    Posted

    16 hours ago, steuben said:

     

    first question: when's it due?

     

    It's due at the end of term, so early to mid-June perhaps.

     

    16 hours ago, steuben said:

    what facts do you want to convey?

    I want to show the audience how the solar system was formed, how Earth (and Kerbin, really) are in the "goldilock's" zone and how water ice on asteroids and comets brought water to Earth :) 

     

    16 hours ago, steuben said:

    how much story do you want.. or need?

    I'm guessing for a movie, around half an hour.

    I'm making a Kerbal Movie, need help.

    in KSP1 Discussion

    Posted

    4 hours ago, Mako said:

    @XpertKerbalKSP If I were you I would look into using Space Engine for your movie. Nothing against KSP, but Space Engine is designed to allow you to set up planetary and solar system scenarios and watch them play out. Instead of using KSP's fictional solar system, you can use more realistic models from our solar system. It would probably be a less fun but more instantly recognizable and more accurate presentation.

    However, if you wish to continue to use KSP, as Street wind mentioned Kerbals speak recorded Spanish played backwards. I would perhaps consider using some mods, like Real Solar System, and Hyperedit to set up your scenes easily. I haven't really played with either, so I can give any more advice other than looking onto them.

    As a scene suggestion, since you asked, the first thing that came to mind was using Real Solar System and setting up the movie as the Kerbals have come to our solar system and are checking it out and trying to determine how it formed. Scenes can be Kerbals visiting various planets/asteroids and talking about the formation of these objects and their influence in our existence. You can show how Earth is in the "Goldilocks" just right orbit around the Sun, and show off Mars and Venus to point out what happens if a planet is just a little too close or a little too far in relation to the Sun. 

    If you think that mods would make it too complicated, you can do the same kind of thing as if the Kerbals are exploring their fictional system and wondering where they came from. Then you can compare the Kerbals and their system to us. These are just a couple of quick ideas. Hopefully others can be of more assistance. 

    Good luck with your project. Let us know how it goes.

    Thanks for the help! I think a mission to Eve and Duna would be perfect. By the way, I have made another post in the fan work topic, so I won't be updating this one anymore. Might want to check out that section :)

    Kerbal Movie: Pls help

    in KSP Fan Works

    Posted

    2 minutes ago, Vanamonde said:

    Looks like this is going to be the work of a fan, and so the thread has been moved to fan works. Good luck with your project. :)

    Thank you! I really didn't which topic this belonged in and I've posted and reposted twice now!

    Kerbal Movie: Pls help

    in KSP Fan Works

    Posted · Edited by XpertKerbalKSP
    Update: First Scene

    I happen to be making a movie for my science project on "The Origins of Us". I want to explain the formation of our solar system, how the moon was formed, how asteroids with water ice brought liquid water to earth, etc. However, I don't really know how to convey this information to the audience through a Kerbal movie without a narration (because, you know, narration+kerbal movie = no). So, I kind of needed help with that. Also, i need mission ideas. I have filmed my moon mission, where the astronauts find out that the rock in the moon is similar to the rock on Kerbin. But for the rest, I really don't know. I'mplanning on a mission to Laythe, but again, I don't know how to convey the facts and knowlege to the audience without it being to vague.

    Also, Kerbal voices. I need help with those too.

    Thanks

    UPDATE

    Just finished my first scene, what do you think?

    https://drive.google.com/open?id=0ByFj3hLfFCqbLVA1NWFUYlgxSDQ

    I'm making a Kerbal Movie, need help.

    in KSP1 Discussion

    Posted

    Hello, fellow Kerbonauts!

    I happen to be making a Kerbal movie for my science project that my teacher assigned my ECA (extra curricular activity) class. It's based on "The Origins of Us", and I'm focusing on the formation of the solar system, Earth, and how asteroids and other astronomical phenomena enabled life on Earth.. However, I don't have many ideas, and I don't really know how I'm going to inform my audience (class) about the information and facts through such a method. I have filmed my first scene, where the Kerbals fly to the Mun and find that the samples are incredibly similar to those found on Kerbin. However, U don't know about what should happen after that. I'm thinking of a mission to Laythe. But, again, I don't know how to make it informative without it being too vague. So, I need help on ideas.

    Also, I need Kerbal voices: anyone know how to make those?

    Thanks!

    Ideas for a fully re-usable launch vehicle?

    in Science & Spaceflight

    Posted

    5 hours ago, Streetwind said:

    Remember to not only design, but also engineer. A nice spacecraft isn't going to do you much good if all it does is stylishly fail to achieve orbit. :P

    You need to be able to field 9,500 m/s, better 10,000 m/s worth of dV with significant (5-6 tons) payload attached... after deducting all the fuel you need to reserve for making recovery possible (if your scheme calls for reserving fuel, anyway). And after adding all the extra dry mass for systems that enable recovery. For this, keep in mind certain physical limitations, such as tank dry mass ratios. In launch-grade tanks, you might get near 30 for most liquid fuels, but only near 10 for hydrogen; for long-term storage tanks, hydrogen drops down to below 4 (and getting even worse as tank size gets smaller).

    Most reusable vehicle ideas run into some of these physical limitations. The tank dry masses make SSTO designs uncompetitive, the poor storability and high handling cost of hydrogen nullifies its Isp advantages, and fuel reserves or added dry mass for recovery reduces payload capacity dramatically.

    SpaceX is going after full reusability, too. And they are struggling with the requirements, too. They recover only the first stage right now because it's an order of magnitude easier to pull off... and it still took them 15 years from forming the company to reflying a recovered first stage. If we're lucky, we might see an experimental second stage return attempt with the Falcon Heavy demo flight this fall, but considering how much other important stuff SpaceX has on its plate, I wouldn't hold my breath.

    So if I understand correctly, you're trying to say that this might actually cost more than the traditional use-up-and-ditch rockets, right?

    That's quite understandable. After all, the Space Shuttle ran into problems with maintainance costs and was actually more expensive than normal rockets.

    1 hour ago, sevenperforce said:

    Oh, tremendous. See, I've been meaning to make precisely this same thread for a while now. I've got a pretty neat design I've been kicking around, so I'll run all the numbers and do a lineart render later today...still excited to see what everyone else comes up with, though!

    Well that's great to hear! I'd love to see a sketch or blueprint too!

    Ideas for a fully re-usable launch vehicle?

    in Science & Spaceflight

    Posted

    Hello, fellow kerbonauts!

       After seeing SpaceX make history by launching the world's first re-used rocket and landing it back on the droneship, I thought: What if you could re-use, not only the first stage, but the second stage, the fairing, and - well - everything else? Is this even possible? Would it be worth it?

       I have come up with a few designs for a possible spacecraft, but I also want to know what every one else thinks of this idea. Do you think this would be possible? And do you think it would be worth it? If you have any design ideas, feel free to draw them up (either by hand or using computer software) and share them with everyone else.

    Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!

    [STOCK] Space Shuttle "Resolution"

    in KSP1 The Spacecraft Exchange

    Posted

    On 6/10/2016 at 8:25 AM, Naito said:

    Are you talking about your Voyager Shuttle?

    I tried launching it, but it loses control quickly if you pitch at all within the atmosphere.  That's pretty typical of top mounted spaceplanes though; there's a reason why the Boeing X-37 and other top-mounted spaceplanes are enclosed in a fairing nowadays.  It doesn't have anything to do with the KS-25s, if anything the super-gimbal range of the KS-25s might keep it flying straight a little longer, but the top mounted wings will still tip it over eventually.

    Couple ways to get around that:

    1 - put a fairing around the whole winged orbiter (con: extra weight)

    2 - launch really slowly until you fly out of the atmosphere (con: lots of gravity losses)

    3 - put even bigger wings on the bottom of the rocket (probably still won't work unless you combine it with #2)

    Well, thanks for checking out my craft, but no :P.

    I mean when I try to make a real Space Shuttle replica, my shuttle cannot roll because it pitches and yaws out of control.

    Thx for checking out my Voyager Shuttle anyway! :P:)

    How to add an Imgur Album to my post

    in Kerbal Network

    Posted

    28 minutes ago, sebi.zzr said:

    First you need to open imgur,then you have to start selecting the pictures you want in your album(after 2nd picture you can make an imgur album),when you are done selecting,create album.After you uploaded the album,you have to remember the albums number(The last 5 signs from albums direct link).
    Now,when posting on the forum click on "i" top right,to add the album,paste the albums ID and voula:

    i hope it helps you.

    YAAY! It works.

    Thanks!

    How to add an Imgur Album to my post

    in Kerbal Network

    Posted

    Hello, Fellow Kerbonauts!

    I've been trying for ages and I just cant seem to insert an Imgur album into my post. I've looked at multiple other psots explaining this but I still dont understand. Can someone please show me exactly how to do it (preferably with pictures)

    Thanks!

    [KSP 1.1.2] STOCK: Voyager Shuttle - Reusable launch system

    in KSP1 The Spacecraft Exchange

    Posted · Edited by XpertKerbalKSP

    Hi, Fellow Kerbonauts!

       After hours of grueling work and trial and error, I present to you, the Voyager Shuttle! A reusable launch system (space shuttle) capable of delivering payloads into Low Kerbin Orbit.

     

    coasting-rocket-md.pngCraft File and Subassemblies: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0ByFj3hLfFCqbMjh4WU9LTEhCd00&usp=sharing  

    book-20clip-20art-book-clip-art-7.gifInstruction Manual: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12Wi1ak1a-ioygwxQ0_147SV63IPf0VtKdtkZYnCNbYM/edit?usp=sharing

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