We need FACTIONS

[Everten P.]

Think of it. A game where you make rockets, manage a budget, and try and beat organizations who have different currencies, WOMD's and even resources that can be plundered. Who would like this?

[sporkafife]

I definitely wouldn't want to go for anything weapon related in KSP. It just shouldn't be that sort of game in my eyes. But I think maybe having a rival organisation to beat to certain objectives is a possibility... but maybe it could be synced with your friends' progress online when that gets implemented.

Edit: I don't mean rivals as in different countries either, maybe just different companies looking for funding and contracts - like the companies getting funding from NASA for ISS resupply missions

Edited May 17, 2014 by sporkafife

[Jon Tash]

I like to think the Kerbals are one united Civilization that has no competition and is not looking for one either.

[regex]

I like to think the Kerbals are one united Civilization that has no competition and is not looking for one either.

Even if their world is balkanized I still get the impression they're not particularly violent. Competitive maybe, but not violent.

[Richy teh space man]

Make a server for it if/when multiplayer comes out

[Orionkermin]

One my favorite things about this game is the innocence of the Kerbals. Apart from puzzle games, nothing completely nonviolent has hooked me for as long as KSP.

[Sirrobert]

Define what you mean with 'factions'

[Vaporized Steel]

The answer is no. I recall Orion Kermin and Jon tash opinions on the matter.

What I do like to see one day is a stock multiplayer option for ksp where a set number of users can log in to a server each having their own space centers.

[The Destroyer]

Maybe. Would be interesting for career mode... maybe.

[KasperVld]

Thread moved to the proper forum - poll removed (because we don't have polls in development & discussion)

[Shna_na]

I think there should be, in career mode, several space agencies with unique priorities and methods etc. which could create a diplomatic system. Ally with some agencies to collaborate and advance faster, or out-perform and de-bunk other agencies that use unconventional methods (such as a lack of regard for Kerbal safety).

[Vanamonde]

It's not clear to me what is being suggested here. Competition or conflict? If conflict is what you're looking for, it is not going to happen in stock KSP. HarvesteR has been quite firm about that, and weaponry in KSP is on the list of things not to suggest.

[peadar1987]

I'd like a sort of light-hearted space race, where the contracts make reference to your rivals on the other side of the planet. ("The Labrek Space Programme is planning to send a probe to Jool, You get 300 kash if you make it there before them", or "A Labrek space probe has run out of power, and only you have a craft ready to launch. Rendezvous and save those idiots and you will be rewarded."

Weapons and war, absolutely not. Kerbals are not violent (except in a slapsticky way when somebody eats all their snacks)

[Tw1]

I'd like a sort of light-hearted space race, where the contracts make reference to your rivals on the other side of the planet. ("The Labrek Space Programme is planning to send a probe to Jool, You get 300 kash if you make it there before them", or "A Labrek space probe has run out of power, and only you have a craft ready to launch. Rendezvous and save those idiots and you will be rewarded."

IDK, I like to think of KSC2 as my backup site.

And that you're the only space program, at least at first.

[quasarrgames]

Yes. REALLY wants this. Maybe have several other companies that are trying to explore space just like you, with their own spaceship designs, tech tree progression, and artificial intelligence so they can actually fly their ships to other planets. I know this is a LONG way down the line in terms of complexity, but maybe irt would be a good addition for 0.42 or something.

It would also be a good way for the devs to test out the new multiplayer functions they've been working on by having an autopiloted vessel run in the background.

[Shna_na]

Maybe the companies (Rockomax, Probodobodyne, Periapsis co., etc.) could also have something to do with this whole idea, in that they give certain contracts related to their parts such as using only that company's engines on a craft to advertise them.

[Comrade Jenkens]

Weapons are on the WNTS list.

However I like the idea of competing companies or factions as I picture Kerbals enjoy a bit of friendly competition.

[peadar1987]

Weapons are on the WNTS list.

However I like the idea of competing companies or factions as I picture Kerbals enjoy a bit of friendly competition.

I can imagine the two space agencies being bitter and sworn rivals after a furious argument involving something completely trivial (a splinter organisation who sink billions into constructing a state-of-the-art space centre because Jeb chewed his snacks too loudly in the astronaut centre canteen)

[Red Iron Crown]

I greatly dislike the idea of factions in competition, violent or not. I like that the only "enemies" are physics and the perils of space. Well, those plus my occasional incompetence. I would be very disappointed if KSP became a game about "beating" others, whether AI or human controlled.

[Shna_na]

Oh, I agree with the whole "no militarisation" thing. Some of my replies may not make that clear enough, just thought I'd point it out now.

[Spica]

How did you make it possible to launch from KSC2.

If it is a mod, please tell me which one.

Thanks

[TheGeoninja]

Even if their world is balkanized I still get the impression they're not particularly violent. Competitive maybe, but not violent.

Actually Kerbals can be quite violent.

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