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    Kerbal Space Program Podcast 'Boosters and Spacetape' - a KSP show that's been running for years!

    in Kerbal Network

    Posted · Edited by Akinesis

    There are some social media's that we are getting up-and-running, for anyone that wants to keep tabs. This is new at the moment, but the content will grow...

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bspacetape
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/BSpacetape
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boostersandspacetape/ (we haven't fully engaged with Instagram yet, though!)

    Kerbal Space Program Podcast 'Boosters and Spacetape' - a KSP show that's been running for years!

    in Kerbal Network

    Posted · Edited by Akinesis
    Fixed broken link

    Hello all,

    For those looking for a KSP Podcast...

    So we've been running a KSP podcast for many years (since 2015). Due to one of the hosts previously having some serious real-life issues (me, actually), it has stalled a couple of times. But we've recently come back with a rigid schedule that has us recording every two weeks. I am wondering if this community is aware of it, though? The four hosts were all KSPTV streamers (Matoro (formally MatroroIgnika), TheReadPanda, DigitalPsychosis and AkinesisGaming) on SQUAD's own Twitch channel when it used to run, so our community is centred around there mostly. I thought I would take an opportunity to reach out to the (very obvious!!) KSP forums. There's no doubt that we discuss KSP2 on the show now, but we still play and talk about KSP1. We also talk about space news, astronomy and science after our Kerbal discussion - it's not solely about KSP, but Kerbals are at the centre.

    The show is recorded live on Twitch at https://twitch.tv/matoro, or you can download the show 'Boosters and Spacetape' from pretty much any podcast platform. If you have a favourite platform that you want us to add, just shout it out. Because our audience is with us live on Twitch, our interactions happen as we record. However, it would also be nice to have some off-line interaction too from 'at-home' listeners. Constructive feedback is very welcome.  

    There we are - a KSP podcast that has been established for quite some time, and will continue to run for some time to come (for better or for worse!!). Just Google 'Boosters and Spacetape' and we'll pop up pretty much anywhere.

    Here is our Libsyn player: http://boostersandspacetape.libsyn.com

    We look forward to hearing from any new listeners!

    All the best,

    Dan

    Are UFO's already in KSP 1.0?

    in KSP1 Discussion

    Posted · Edited by Akinesis

    *Grabs tinfoil hat and sits in a closet*

    I believe...

    Seriously, though. I see light artifacts all the time. I have the exact three mods that you mentioned installed, too. The usual one I get is a cluster of dancing lights following my vessel and then they will eventually vanish.

    I think I can very safely say that this is NOT SQUAD, AVP or planet shine. So it could be a DOE easter-eggy bit-o-fun. Or it could be a glitch. If it is a glitch with DOE, it should never be fixed :)

    [1.2.1] Outer Planets Mod (2.1) - Active development has moved, see first post for new thread

    in KSP1 Mod Releases

    Posted · Edited by Akinesis

    Hey guys. Going to be streaming a Tekto and Slate landing tonight on Twitch at 7pm UTC at http://www.twitch.tv/akinesis_gaming

    Tekto will be interesting because of the atmosphere problem at the moment, so I'll be able to land but not take off again until it's fixed :sticktongue:

    I won't plug this again, but the next few streams will be exploring the rest of OPM. Hope to see some of you there to explore this amazing mod!

    Edit: CaptRobau - the OP looks much better! Good job!

    Edit Edit: You might want to change Ovoc. Kerbals died when the true surface features were discovered... :wink:

    [1.2.1] Outer Planets Mod (2.1) - Active development has moved, see first post for new thread

    in KSP1 Mod Releases

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    It's not. If you generate a .bin and then change the terrain it can look different. That's why the map mod model of Ovok is still round, while the terrain is less smooth for the time being.

    I fell for this in my Twitch stream the other day. I chose Ovoc to land my colony ship there for refuelling because it's nice and flat. The terrain suddenly rendered and I screamed. Then there were explosions and 40 Kerbals were suddenly silenced...

    [1.2.1] Outer Planets Mod (2.1) - Active development has moved, see first post for new thread

    in KSP1 Mod Releases

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    Hey, CaptRobau and Eudae55. Someone was complaining about Surnus' and Urlums rings glitching out. I had the same problem in my stream last night and I've been looking at it this morning. It's Active Texture Management. Remove ATM and the rings are peachy. Put ATM back and the rings look like their either z-fighting (probably not actually doing this, but that's what it looks like) or are greyed out completely.

    Not a very comprehensive report, but I found that ATM is the cause.

    You guys need to get a shifty on with Neidon's moons, because I'm moving through the OPM worlds starting today in my Twitch stream and Neidon is still without moons! Joke, of course :sticktongue: But, seriously...

    Amazing work, guys! <3

    Edit: BTW, anyone know what the dV is for Tekto ascent yet? It's more than 3000m/s, that's for sure!

    Resource Mining - Impressions and Questions

    in KSP1 Gameplay Questions and Tutorials

    Posted · Edited by Akinesis

    @Akinesis - ping me if you want me to hang out on your stream and answer resource questions :)

    RoverDude, that will be awsome! Maybe you would come on Skype over a dedicated 'resources walk-through' stream so viewers can get a live Q&A?? Some time over this weekend??

    There are so many mixed opinions on here and some uncertainty. I'll put up a live demonstration with mining rigs in lots of different situations so we can explore what works and what doesn't. I'll prep all this before the stream, if people would be interested in this? It definately deserves a dedicated night on a Twitch stream.

    If you are happy with this, RoverDude, then I put it to the people in here to mail me questions (I will trawl through this thread again to suck up as many as I can) - this is especially important to those who struggle with Twitch as I will upload it to YouTube after. That way, questions can be asked, answered and demonstrated for both live an catch-up viewing.

    Edit:

    From what you have just said above, it is evident that the new Resources system has not been given a chance for a good explanation and some people are perhaps looking at this from the wrong angle. I hope people can come along to the stream as I have (at least partly) recognised the amount of ground work that has gone into 1.0. The problem with under-the-hood stuff is a lot of people don't see the possibilities straight away.

    Resource Mining - Impressions and Questions

    in KSP1 Gameplay Questions and Tutorials

    Posted

    Just to back up RoverDude, I have done two streams with resources now. My first stream was on KSPTV, so I was rushing myself to just land on the Mun anywhere that had a hint of a resource deposit. It turned out that the landing site had a 2% yeild and the drills kept overheating. This took a loooong time to extract the ore. However, on my own personal stream last night we captured and drilled an asteroid that had 90% yield, and this was SUPER quick (we're talking seconds!) to fill the tanks. I had four gigantor solar panels and the drills (which were both shaded and cooled by the solar panels) didn't overheat at all (we timewarped to test). So as long as you have the right combination of equipment on the right spot, it really will be as instant as is sensibly possible.

    TL;DR - if the resource system is used correctly, everything works well and works quickly. If you don't use the resource system properly, it really will punish you.

    Resource Mining - Impressions and Questions

    in KSP1 Gameplay Questions and Tutorials

    Posted · Edited by Akinesis

    I personally feel that the stock resource system sits itself nicely between Karbonite and Kethane. This is good because it means a different niche is filled and so gives the players a different option. The one-click to scan the entire planet is no bad thing (not that the OP every said it was a bad thing) as it allows players with little time and/or little interest with ScanSats approach to mitigate this waiting period. However, it still 'forces' the player to use a scanning satellite (or ship) first to locate the richer deposits. With Karbonite, there is also a sensor (albeit VERY compact in comparison to the new stock) that will also scan instantly, but it isn't focused on rich/sparse deposits since hotspots were removed (unless I've missed something...) so the player can just land anywhere.

    I suppose the stock resource system (with its large bulky parts) is more suited to a surface-base processing plant with a tanker shuttling fuel to the orbital station, rather than the orbital station itself being the one to convert the resources into fuels.

    Personally, I like it and will be converting to stock. I like the quick scanning and will enjoy the challenge of the bulky parts.

    My summary:

    Kethane - Hard

    Depletable deposits, slow scanning with polar orbit required*, deposit variation.

    *for full planetary coverage

    Stock - Medium

    Large parts, heat management, bulky but instant scanning in polar orbit only, deposit variation, non-depletable (unless potatoroid).

    Karbonite - Easy

    Small parts, infinite deposits, compact equipment, instant scanning from any orbital inclination, even deposit distribution, can harvest the resources from almost anywhere (surface, oceans, atmospheres, sun particles, empty space!), karbonite-powered engines (no conversion equipment needed if fitted).

    This is off the top of my head, so apologies if I have bad information.

    Edit in response to above post:

    Roverdude said that solar panels also act as thermal radiators, so adding more of these (and bigger ones) should help keep the equipment cool.

    Harv's 'Long Overdue' Feature?

    in KSP1 Discussion

    Posted

    ;1853662']Oh my! Sorry' date=' haven't seen it implemented already.

    Then... If it is first time I play... Intro video? Tip of the day?[/quote']

    Both also confirmed implemented for 1.0!

    Its a countdown! Can't launch a rocket without some sort of countdown!
    How bout Terrain Scatters (WIP) no longer being WIP?

    These have been confirmed as 'incorrect guesses' by Harv already. The OP has been updated with wrong suggestions :)

    Harv's 'Long Overdue' Feature?

    in KSP1 Discussion

    Posted

    I know, but the other day I saw a twiter post of a well known youtuber who was strugling to make her first orbit, which makes me think that the current information wasn't still enought.

    But yeah, I would preffer some kind of feature that would be useful to me.

    1.0 has had a complete tutorial overhaul :)

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