SQUAD Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 <p><a href="http://bit.ly/1qHkAVX"><img src="https://31.media.tumblr.com/a0e460456873c9659ad41993b5e9475f/tumblr_inline_n9fovkHm3l1rr2wit.png"/></a></p><p><span>Ask our producer, Maxmaps anything about KSP, early access and whatever else is on your mind right now on <a href="http://bit.ly/1qHkAVX"><strong>/R/GAMES</strong></a>.<br/></span></p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Iron Crown Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 (edited) Highlights for non-reddit people (Maxmaps quotes, list is far from exhaustive):Aero rework still in planning stages:"Aerodynamics needs a -lot- of thought before we do any work on it. Pen it as a maybe outside of some much needed polish."Female Kerbals coming:"We are actively working on Girlbals (studio petname, not actual name). They will take some time, it's a decent bit of work and we have to get them right. We may be just a small indie studio but we feel that gaming in general should no longer treat women as an afterthought. Even if it's extra work."New building in 0.25:"25 will see the growth and further development of the contract systems. We'll also be adding a new building with a spiffy new set of systems within it to make Career mode even more cohesive and interconnected."Squad to develop other games:"Way too early to talk about any of that, but we obviously don't want KSP to be our only game."Resources still unlikely but not impossible:"Currently no plans to re-add resources within the scope of the game. We still bounce the idea around every now and then to see if that nut can indeed be cracked."Improving current planets more important than new planets:"More planets are a big maybe right now. We have to finish making the current ones as good as Kerbin."No space race planned:"No plan for a rival agency. Mind you in the studio we consider every contract not picked up to be one that other agencies pick up."No sales figures released because Mexico (?):"[When asked about releasing sales figures] We're super iffy on that considering where we operate out of."Since edited to:"As a private company we're not really throwing that info out there, sorry!"PhysX GPU acceleration unlikely:"We do our best to keep up with Unity, GPU accelerated PhysX is incredibly iffy though. If it continues to be an Nvidia exclusive we'd rather not leave every AMD user out in the cold."Squad game development separate from marketing:"We split. Squad Marketing and Squad Games use the same building but that's it."Later:"We're legally two companies now. We just share a building. We're an indie dev."Scope completion not sufficient for 1.0 status:"Scope Complete is not 1.0."Life support, if implemented, will be optional:"If we ever do life support it has to be a difficulty option that can be turned off."Design completion is the criteria for development stopping, not sales:"Coming at the wrong angle with this. KSP has a plan and an end we're working towards because it's a videogame. The cutoff when we get there is not a financial one, it's a design one."Achievements not coming:"We agree with Klei on achievements limiting sandbox experiences by becoming checklists the player needs to cross out before they have completed the game. I personally love achievements in a lot of games, but they don't fit KSP."More merchandise coming:"[When asked about new merchandise] We're working on it!"On modders influencing game features:"Sometimes modders beat us to features we want to implement, or create completely new ones that we realize we have to have. We're just happy they exist and help enhance our game."Multiplayer has a dedicated dev:"Multiplayer development is happening in parallel by a dev who is specifically on the project for it, so don't sweat it about the resources being taken from the main game.. Also try the mods, seriously, anyone I have talked to who didn't get Multiplayer got it immediately after a session with their friends."On competitive or cooperative multiplayer for KSP:"Multiplayer is in way too early of a state to discuss, but the general idea is to have the players decide if it'll be either of those. I'd expect Space Piracy."Mu confirmed to be biological in nature, not a robot:"He is an organism designed for making badass code."Some features currently handled by mods to be made stock:"I wish I could tell you more, but basically we are aware of a few mods who have beat us to implementing a version of planned features."Local cuisine for dinner:"I'm thinking beef tacos."Maxmaps prefers Bill over Jeb (!):"[When asked which kerbal he likes best] Bill. He knows what's up. Rayry of the randomly generated."Somehow missed this, thanks Avera9eJoe:More IVAs confirmed for scope completion:"[When asked if scope completion meant more IVAs] It includes IVA's.""New IVAs are incoming. They don't add a ton to gameplay and are a good bit of modelwork, so other things take precedence. But the game needs them anyways."Also missed this one, thanks Majorjim:Kerbal Engineer Redux-like functionality a possibility:"I'm a big fan of engineer and we might need something similar ingame in the future. We're not big fans of the player getting big advantages at zero cost, though."Edit: Looks like he's finished up.See Maxmaps' comments here: http://www.reddit.com/user/Maxmaps Edited July 29, 2014 by Red Iron Crown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regex Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 (edited) Confirmed so far (Maxmaps quotes):Thanks for wading through that disgusting layout for the rest of us plebs.For regex, see Maxmaps' most recent comments here: http://www.reddit.com/user/MaxmapsAgain, thanks for wading through that disgusting layout for the rest of us plebs. I have no idea how anyone can possibly navigate that terrible layout, even when it's not in threaded form. Edited July 28, 2014 by regex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgey Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Yea thanks Red, you're a big help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Iron Crown Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Happy to help, though I have to agree with regex that reddit's layout is terribly messy, at least for someone like me who's unused to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jedi Master Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Life support, if implemented, will be optional:"If we ever do life support it has to be a difficulty option that can be turned off."Yes! This is exactly what I wanted to hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majorjim! Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 (edited) Hi all, I have been reading through the AMA with Maxmaps here:http://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/2byga4/im_the_producer_of_kerbal_space_program_ama_about/#cja66gpHere is a small list of some of his more interesting answers:-an aerodynamic update is a "maybe"-new spaceplane parts are in progress with pic soon. -there will be a new building interface-no N-body physics-either clouds, retexturing Kerbals or cities will be made. (He wasn't clear)-there may be Easter eggs left to find-new IVAs are being made as we speak -more planets are a "maybe"-career mode is their #1 priority-female Kerbals are coming-they are making an educational version -something like kerbal engineer is likely. But they don't like the fact that it's so easy to build a rocket with it, ie no maths. -life support could be a future feature and would be part of a difficulty setting. -they are working on making bases and stations more useful. -more merchandiseThat's all so far!!MJ Edited July 28, 2014 by Majorjim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regex Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 (edited) -an aerodynamic update is a "maybe"The actual quote:"Aerodynamics needs a -lot- of thought before we do any work on it. Pen it as a maybe outside of some much needed polish."Which basically means it'll get the resources treatment.Also, this thread is kind of redundant -> http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/88541-Ask-Maxmaps-Anything-on-r-Games RIC is already covering most (if not all) of it. Edited July 28, 2014 by regex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majorjim! Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 The actual quote:Which basically means it'll get the resources treatment.Also, this thread is kind of redundant -> http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/88541-Ask-Maxmaps-Anything-on-r-Games RIC is already covering most of it.Ooh I didnt see that. Mods close it if you like. I said maybe, he said maybe.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zarakon Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 (edited) -something like kerbal engineer is likely. But they don't like the fact that it's so easy to build a rocket with it, ie no maths. They really should AT LEAST show the rocket's total weightYou can find it by going to the launchpad then looking at the map info, but that's pretty annoyingNeeding to do the rocket equation maths on your own is one thing, and understandable, but adding up a large number of usually-non-integer masses just to find your total is a real painAn aerodynamics update really needs to be a question of WHEN, rather than IF. Edited July 28, 2014 by zarakon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcorps Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 -something like kerbal engineer is likely. But they don't like the fact that it's so easy to build a rocket with it, ie no maths.Attention all Squad, attention all Squad:Nobody likes math except math people. And both of them don't care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majorjim! Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 (edited) They really should AT LEAST show the rocket's total weightYou can find it by going to the launchpad then looking at the map info, but that's pretty annoyingNeeding to do the rocket equation maths on your own is one thing, and understandable, but adding up a large number of usually-non-integer masses just to find your total is a real painAgreed! the VAB should show some values for the craft.Attention all Squad, attention all Squad:Nobody likes math except math people. And both of them don't care.Also agreed, maths is for the classroom.Also, this thread is kind of redundant -> http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/88541-Ask-Maxmaps-Anything-on-r-Games RIC is already covering most (if not all) of it.I too had to trawl through that horridness too. And that's the thanks? Edited July 28, 2014 by KasperVld merigng posts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seshins Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 anything regarding the discovery mechanic? And or what planet improvements may entail? i want caves/lava tubes!Thanks for trawling through reddit, cant stand the layout of that site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Iron Crown Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 anything regarding the discovery mechanic? And or what planet improvements may entail? i want caves/lava tubes!Thanks for trawling through reddit, cant stand the layout of that site.I'm doing my best to include all the actual gameplay answers and a few of the inane questions for comic relief. Haven't seen mention of discovery or more planetary detail other than what I've already quoted, though I haven't read all the questions, only Maxmaps' answers so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regex Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 If you go through all of Maxmaps' answers and replace the word "maybe" with "we'll figure out some excuse not to do it" you'll probably have a really good idea of KSP's future development. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seshins Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Ok cool - Thanks Red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SofusRud Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 If you go through all of Maxmaps' answers and replace the word "maybe" with "we'll figure out some excuse not to do it" you'll probably have a really good idea of KSP's future development.well aren't you just a ray of sunshine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas988 Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Exciting stuff, exciting stuff!I was surprised at "there may be more easter eggs left to find." Is it possible we might've missed one or two? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regex Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 well aren't you just a ray of sunshineIncorrect. I'm a realist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majorjim! Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 If you go through all of Maxmaps' answers and replace the word "maybe" with "we'll figure out some excuse not to do it" you'll probably have a really good idea of KSP's future development.K man gees.. I linked the thread so anyone could look for themselves.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NathanKell Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 "We are actively working on Girlbals (studio petname, not actual name). They will take some time, it's a decent bit of work and we have to get them right. We may be just a small indie studio but we feel that gaming in general should no longer treat women as an afterthought. Even if it's extra work."I am indescribably pleased by this, especially since it will not take one whit away from bugfixing (artists ain't gonna be fixing bugs). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HafCoJoe Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 (edited) I'm glad to be back from vacation, though an hour too late for the show. Time to get caught up.Life support, if implemented, will be optional:"If we ever do life support it has to be a difficulty option that can be turned off."Yes! This is exactly what I wanted to hear.Same here! Though does anyone know about which mk pods are to be updated? The Mk2 lander can's innards need a lot of love too.And as to features implemented by modders that are planned, I'm guessing Debrefund is one of them.EDIT: Maxmaps answered my question, and IVAs are included in what Hugo is working on in the Mk line. YES! Edited July 28, 2014 by Avera9eJoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col_Jessep Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 I would just like to say that I don't want to do math in my free time. I'm not looking for a second job, I want to have fun. ,,,^..^,,,~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Iron Crown Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Looks like he's finished answering questions, I'm not going to add any more to the highlight post above unless someone posts something important I missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowsdower Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 The thread on General was moved in here to be a better one-stop-shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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