KSP in the Steam file

[Superluminal Gremlin]

Hello all

 

Ive been hearing that taking KSP out of the steam file seems to do something with reducing crashing ot something along those lines. Can anyone give me a more definitive answer about what is going on? and why should i do it?

Thank you

Edited June 5, 2022 by TKMK

[jimmymcgoochie]

KSP doesn't have copy-protection on it, you can copy it as many times as you like. This is the best way to mod KSP as you can have different copies, on different versions of KSP, with different mods in each. Unfortunately, Steam likes to stick its oar in and can often cause game corruption when mods are installed. If you're going to mod KSP then it's best to copy KSP out of the Steam folders and use that copy instead.

Try this:

1.       Right click KSP in Steam library > browse local files.

2.       Copy KSP/saves/<your save name> and paste that on the desktop.

3.       If you used CKAN to install your mods (and you should!), click File > export modpack and save that to your desktop too. Screenshot your GameData folder with mods installed (even if you use CKAN) so you can check that you’ve reinstalled them all later.

4.       Uninstall all mods from KSP.

5.       Right click KSP in Steam library > properties, disable Steam cloud.

6.       Completely uninstall KSP through Steam.

7.       Reinstall KSP through Steam, right click > Properties > local files > verify integrity of game files. If you want to play a version other than the current release (1.12.3), pick that version in the Betas tab and verify the files once Steam has installed that version.

8.       Run KSP and make sure it loads properly without mods.

9.       Browse local files again, then go up one level (to Steam/steamapps/common) and copy the Kerbal Space Program directory, then paste it where you want to keep it- make sure it’s outside Steam’s folders so it can’t meddle with it in future.

10.   Rename the KSP folder so you know what mods you’re using in it (e.g. 1.10.1 RO/RP-1, 1.12.3 JNSQ), then add this new copy to CKAN and use the modpack created in step 3 to reinstall all your mods; or reinstall them by hand if you don’t use CKAN. Double-check that all files and folders you had in GameData before uninstalling/reinstalling everything are there again, if not then you’re probably missing some mods.

11.   Move your saves from your desktop into your new KSP copy’s saves folder, run KSP, load save. A warning about vessels having missing parts is usually because a mod is missing or wasn’t installed correctly.