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Welcome! Aspiring professor of Quantum and/or Astrophysics here!

Strange... The Kracken must have my mobile

This sounds like a great new story, one word of advice, the pictures are stretched a bit too much to be appreciated, so try resizing them to make this thread even better. This looks like a very promising thread!

Going to have to try this tomorrow! Also keep us posted this sounds like a trip like no other

Looking forward for Volume II! Chapter as fantastic as usual and I don't think anyone can guess what is going to happen next! Seconded. A writer who is stressed cannot produce the same level of work, and you've got to have a life as well! Again Amazing work! Thanks for making these chapters

So, after seeing so many different challenges out there on the forums I decided to make my own thread. __________________________________ ALL CHALLENGES POSTED ON THIS POST AND IN THE THREAD ------------------------———------------------------ CHALLENGE RULES: • Mods that add any new items or assist in the gameplay are NOT ALLOWED. Mods that provide minor assists (such as readouts of Ap or Pe on screen) or camera settings ARE ALLOWED. • ALL CHALLENGES NEED PROOF this could be in the form of a YouTube video or pictures taken at key points. • Respect others achievements • Don't try to bend the rules of the challenge. Rules for each challenge will be put at the start of each new challenge. If you bend them then I cannot give you your badge! • Don't just copy and paste a badge I give out! Those badges are given for the effort people put in and not to be disrespected. • USE YOUR OWN CRAFT! Building craft in KSP is all just part of the fun! ============================ Challenge 1: Challenge below the italics A "reusable" winged Orbiter which carries Kerbals to orbit and back and is capable of a horizontal landing. It's advisable to have OMS engine(s) for trajectory changes as well as an RCS system for maneuvering. The Orbiter must be lifted into space by a Launch System that decouples or un-docks once expended, allowing the Orbiter to land entirely under it's own power Build a shuttle complying to the above space shuttle definition and fly it to orbit of +200km then de-orbit and land wherever you like! All crew must be alive and the shuttle intact on landing. [waiting for badge]

How dare you miss out the Flying Scotsman! This name I'm using reflects its history! 4472(followed by my initials). My family history lies within the 'Scotsman's history! People these days!

No, I just used the editor that comes with Windows 10. All I did was darken everything and give it a lower contrast as in KSP stuff like that doesn't look so realistic as when you take a picture like that on Earth (the real world). Before you ask I do also do some photography in real life so that helps to get a good picture, knowing what it should look like in real life.

Well I got a picture of the Mun, but not on the Mun, its still breathtaking(ish). The picture was taken in Kerbin's upper atmosphere after I noticed there was going to be a solar eclipse, got in a rocket and flew sideways to capture this moment

Recently read a post like this, except it was, could anyone compose music for KSP and improve the music already in there, to which I'm trying to do, good luck to me! But I must agree the music is a bit bland and I generally listen to Coldplay's A Sky Full of Stars on loop.

Just read chapters 1 through to 99. @Just Jim you need to ring a publisher. This is material worthy of 1000 medals. I honestly have been addicted to this stuff! You have created the stuff of legend, but I want to here more about the Kergyptians and Kerbin's history, something like a mini spin off type thing talking about it would be cool... That is if SQUAD gives you any time off! I can't wait for Chapter 100!

Not the only one to see an eclipse then.

I saw this in space today, and after a bit of editing this is the final effect. A Solar Eclipse

Now what?: Part 3 KSC: 002, KSC how's it feeling there? Gllald: [incomprehensible] Agh! Jongung: Danbel get out of there! [Incomprehensible] KSC: 002, KSC, what is going on up there! Jongung: KSC, this is 002, all engines online and powered to 100%. We're just having a moment. KSC: Ok guys, but you had a few of us getting sweaty down here, good to see you guys going. KSC(EVA): Guys we need you to start breathing O2 now as I need 2 of you out on EVA to check that wing and the shuttle. Jongung: Ok I'll start, Danbel? You with me? To be continued...

Problems in orbit: Part 2 KSC: What is your situation 002 Jongung: We have little control over everything! I have no rudder control or pitch. Gllald: I'm seeing no starboard wing outside. Computer: Engine shutdown. KSC: Ok well your spinning should be slowing now, SAS is kicking in. The guys down here think your good to continue the mission. Jongung: KSC,002 coming into orbital burn phase KSC: Copy 002, let's see those engines work Computer: Engines online KSC: OK we are powering up those bad boys Jongung: Hold on, this could be brutal. KSC, 002 we are ready for orbital burn phase. Computer: Powering to 100 Still to be continued...

I have tried the holding F key and for me it doesn't seem to work. A more simpler thing like a button(s) on the SAS list would make it more workable with, rather than having it so complex

I had never heard of the hold position F key. Me too ^ But I think we can all agree adding a hold horizon button on SAS would be useful

Tried to make my first orbital rendezvous, all in all the craft ran out of fuel and is now (or should be PRAISE WARP TO VAB) stuck in orbit.

I think your overcomplicating something very simple. The idea for this is to create a system where by it is your choice of lock position without Mechjeb or any mods being involved. For example, pointing a rocket at 45° relative to the horizon. You could press a button that locks your current position (45°) and like lock to Prograde it will keep you there at. Some people were mentioning uses: Aircraft horizontal flying Space plane re-entry Rocket launching Making Space Stations keep a position to make them look cooler Plus more I don't know about. I'm a new(ish) player so don't kill me for not mentioning something.

Mission Coms Part 1: LAUNCH! Kerbin KSC Launchpad The ship: SCS(Stump Class Shuttle SCV-002) KSC: Check fuel SCV-002(Jongung): Fuel showing OK KSC: Ok we are we go for launch?.. We are go for launch. T-minus 32 seconds Computer: Control relived of the KSC KSC: OK guys we'll wish you luck for the launch. Jongung: see you later Kerbin Computer: T-minus 10 KSC: Engines throttle max Computer: 4...3...2.... KSC: Water noise dampening on Computer: 1 KSC: And liftoff of SCV-002 to deliver KerbSat-01 to orbit. Jongung: Keep to your checklists, don't forget to check them Danble: This is crazy! Oh wow! Computer: T+ 50 Prepare for stage 1 separation. KSC: You guys have got the new system so let's see how it goes Jongung: KSC, 002 we are spinning! We have lost all control! To be continued...

Has anyone ever considered making an example piece to show squad... Also I have a few music making instruments, if anyone needs me...

I was more meaning what @Mad Rocket Scientist said though a new set of buttons for lock position and anti lock position would be required:

The addition of lock position, ie. Lock to horizon or lock to current facing position would be a good idea. This would help in rocket launching and not wearing out our fingers pressing 'A' and 'D' to correct bearing. It would also help to make space stations look even cooler, as they would now stay locked to the horizon or locked to another position. The addition of time warping to stop spinning is great but, not any good for pointing in the right direction. I think that this tiny change could make a large impact on KSP in new ways much like 1.5 but more on the mechanical side of better visuals rather than just the looks.

Again I'm Back Launch Orbital Burn Re-Entry Landing at Island Airport Some pictures are used from other flights as I forgot to take the pictures, but I can assure you I did do it all in one flight. No mods used all stock.

ah, I can see now