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Does anyone also hate the MK1-2 pod (3-men pod) like me


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Without reading through the whole thread to ensure I'm not repeating someone~

The door being at that angle allows for easy placement of other things with symmetry,

Like parachutes, separator rockets or science parts.

Seems to me more convenient the pod door is where it is

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I really like the Mk1-2 pod because it feels very much like the Apollo capsule. I don't mind that the hatch is offset, nor do I mind the extra weight. For a long time now I've been using three Mk2-R Radial-Mount Parachutes to bring the guys home safely. Recently I discovered the RealChutes mod with the "stack" style (so I can mount a docking port on it too) and its the perfect match. Now my Apollo missions are much more complete.

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The Mk1-2 isn't as good as it could be, but it's a good pod for the size and crew capacity. Since it's the only 3-kerb capsule in the stock game, it's the capsule I use for most of my transportation systems.

I have this mostly-stock beaut for 2-kerb missions, but the 1-2 is still the best option for 3 kerbals.

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This capsule is also designed for low Earth orbit, not Kerbin.

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My only issue with it is that off centre line ladder. I like my Kerbals to be able to climb everywhere on a craft or space station without having to resort to RCS packs and this will only get more important now that pack RCS fuel is limited. Apart from that I like the pod, it has a nice look to it and feels very Apollo-y. :)

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My only issue with it is that off centre line ladder.

I'd rather the hitchhiker and lab modules get rotated to match the capsule, having off-center ladders means you don't have to run your ladders over RCS quads. Though it's easy enough to rotate the hitchhiker or lab module yourself, press 'e' twice and shift-'e' five times.

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