Disable auto-crew?

[Targa]

Is there still no way to stop the game from automatically sticking Jeb in the pilot seat of every ship I launch? (other than manually editing the crew in VAB)

[Tex_NL]

 

[Kerbal101]

Also

(works in 1.3)

[Spricigo]

I used Better Crew Assignment for a while and is one of these mods that should be stock.

The only reason I removed BCA is to experiment CrewR&R, which supposely is not compatible. I'm still getting used to cR&R but so far I liked. 

IMHO both can solve your issue, the choice is a matter of taste.

[Rocket In My Pocket]

As far as stock goes, just don't make the command module/cockpit the root part/first part you place and it won't be auto assigned a Kerbal.

Edited August 13, 2017 by Rocket In My Pocket

[Tex_NL]

5 minutes ago, Rocket In My Pocket said:

... and it won't be auto assigned a Kerbal.

Instead it will be assigned with NO Kerbal.
No Kerbal is just as frustrating as the wrong Kerbal.

[Rocket In My Pocket]

Just now, Tex_NL said:

Instead it will be assigned with NO Kerbal.
No Kerbal is just as frustrating as the wrong Kerbal.

Agreed, this can be just as frustrating depending on what it is you are trying to do. Lol.

The OP wasn't specific but if he's making a rescue ship with a probe core and wants the seat left empty, it's a valid solution.