Mr. Peabody

Looks great! Perhaps a link to the original challenge in the OP would be in order? On another note, do you ever intend to complete the original challenge yourself? For someone this interested in Caveman tech is seems incredible that you have never actually completed the challenge and submitted proof. I'd love to award you the badge.

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Take the bus tour.

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There's an idea...

Where do I find these? For those who thought that sounded familiar, it's to the tune of Roddy McCorley with catchy lyrics.

Me likewise @Poodmund...

Splendid! Politics aside would you care to learn about the other side? See, it even rhymes. I hope this is OK with the mods. I'm don't want to offend anyone. If there's a problem just contact me and I'll fix things right away.

Before we have anyone else post images please note this: If your image is not absolutely stunning and as good as the current loading screen images don't post it. You'll only be disappointed. This thread isn't about sharing good-looking screenshots. There is already a thread for that. The poor squad staff shouldn't have to look through pages of mediocre images to find the true gems. Thank you very much.

I saw that preview and immediately the John Tams lyrics to the old English folk song "Over the Hills and Far Away" popped into my head: "Where duty calls me I must go To stand and face another foe But part of me will always stay Over the hills and far away." There is so much beautiful new terrain to be explored over the hills and far away. I can't wait.

I've never really had a single mission failure. You see, I test fly all my spacecraft 4-5 times before the "real" mission. It takes many failures to make a success.

KSP action figures! Who do you think we are? A bunch of star-struck kids? Yep. You're actually spot on. #kidsatheart

More appropriate today than it ever was in 1781. - "The World Turned Upside Down"

I've been mucking about with alien style Minmus landers. This one looks like it's part dalek.

Here we go again. Good luck to you!

Real spacemen speak French.

@ManeTI, my profile banner is now zoomed in too far. I suspect it is a result of this afternoon's forum update. What hast thou done?

@ManEatingApe, I'm not entirely sure how to award badges for this challenge attempt. Is it an actual Caveman run, (ie. all necessary parts have to be researched and funds collected before the Jool mission) or is it a Jool 5 with Caveman tech?

I have observed two major groups of players during my tenure on the forum: True space enthusiasts who would like KSP to become a more realistic space "simulation." Players who don't really care whether KSP is realistic and just want to have fun with a great game. The differences between these two camps is irreconcilable. It is literally impossible to please both. Therefore, KSP devs have attempted to walk a thin line, making the game just realistic enough to pacify the enthusiasts while still making it easy enough for regular players and those who may not have enough time for a realistic simulation. I must admit that I am of the second group. I just don't have the time to build and fly realistic spacecraft/aircraft. I read somewhere that only 25% of KSP players have landed on the Mun. That may or may not be an accurate indication of the skill level of most KSP players. If the majority of players want a simulation, then it is only fair that the devs take the game in that direction. If the opposite is true, than it should certainly remain as it now is. I can understand where the space "nerds" are coming from. You guys eat, sleep, and breathe space. But it's like a movie adaptation of your favorite book. There are some zealots who really want the movie script to mirror the book, but what is interesting as a book may not be enough to capture an audience's attention in a movie format. Therefore, in order to appeal to the "masses," the producers add scenes to the movie that are not included in the original book. This drives the "zealots" nuts, but it makes the movie more interesting for the majority of those concerned. It's like that with KSP too. The diversity of the player-base is one of the factors that makes KSP a great game. It is my hope that the devs can come to a solution that is agreeable to everyone.

If the hair makes the man, the badge makes the challenge. I'd love to try a fuel mission, but I'm afraid it would be beyond my current time constraints.

Second amendment sir. You're within your rights. Just watch out if you live in LA or New York...

There are things that I like about the old game and things that I like about the new game. The most important issue for me will be whether KSP 2 still essentially feels like the original KSP. Call me sentimental, but I've grown to love every part of this game. It will hurt to see it change.

I'll take the liberty of posting something somewhat off topic: Who says cavemen don't play ball? (Jake Cave, wearing his "caveman" jersey for player's weekend.) https://twitter.com/Twins/status/11650766

This announcement will get me through my day. It's incredible that there is very little celebratory music for this announcement. Let's fix that: