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I've been to Duna once but otherwise just Mun and Minimus. I find the interplanetary transfers way too difficult, even with all the calculators and such. Even when I do it just right per calcualtor it's almost impossible to get encounter. Waaaay too much work for me.

http://exploration.grc.nasa.gov/education/rocket/rktstab.html This is the best explanation I found. Bottom line: The conditions for a stable rocket are that the center of pressure must be located below the center of gravity.

ok thanks. wonder why they didn't change it? It's kind of a pain now. You should be able to transfer science when docked like you can for fuel etc. Oh well pretty minor.

Hi folks, any changes in science transfer between vessels or is it still EVA? Thanks.

When you measure fuel quantity in pixels.

I never saw them as a pair, that's rather unprofessional, no? You'd hate to be on the wrong side of an airlock after a spat.

All I can say is, enjoy that period of your life when the perceived shortcomings of a computer game are a big issue and/or problem for you. Soon enough you will have far greater things to worry about.

Drogue chutes?

That is a great review. They very rarely give out scores that high. - - - Updated - - - That is a great review. They very rarely give out scores that high.

Well said KasperVid. An important part of leadership is taking more blame than credit. I've been in gaming since the late 1980's and almost every release has bugs, sometimes more than others. As long as it's not too bad and fixed quickly it's not a big deal. I've learned to deal with it simply by rarely buying/playing a new release until the first patch. Early access is different because so many have been playing the game already for so long. If you complainers had never played KSP before Monday I bet you'd be singing a different tune. Of course I agree legitimate feedback is ok and beneficial but let's all remember how great this game is and how responsive the developers are. Take a deep breath and wait for the patch. Remember how much time with family and friends the developers gave up to bring you KSP and be appreciative. Yes I know it's their job but everyone deserves respect and recognition for a job well done, even if (or especially if) said respect and recognition is accompanied by constructive feedback. Meanwhile the British Empire is under attack by the HRE in 1402 so that needs my attention for awhile yet! (CK2).

What are the effects of that flag being true anyway? I only learned of its existence a few days ago, I understand Jeb and Val have it. Thanks.

Exactly. They should just make it so above a certain speed chute tears off. Perhaps in a certain range it could be a chance thing. I thought that was the whole idea of drogue chutes, they can open at a higher speed. I haven't seen anyone post about Duna landings with new chutes.

The hype was so over the top that disappointment is inevitable. I can't tell you how many times I've seen this over the last 20 years of my gaming experience. Hype hype, when is release??!! Release now!!! releases, wait 15 minutes.... this is broken! Bugs! Patch now. When is patch??!! release patch now... If I had a dollar for every time I've lived through that, I could buy a movie ticket, AND a large popcorn. And bring my son! Although we'd have to share the popcorn. 'tis why I don't hardly ever play a game on release day, or even release week.

I was checking out curse.com, Mechjeb is already out for 1.0. I've never used it but thought you might like to know. And KER! Now that I use!

never play a game when it's first released. never.

Well the nice thing is we've got choices. If you can't wait to play regardless of bugs, download and play today. If you prefer a more polished product, just wait. I never play a game on release day or even release week (although I am sorely tempted in this case.) I was planning on not playing 1.0 at least until graphics mods are updated, it's painful to go back to those cloudless skies. But as I said I'm very tempted. Hopefully work will be busy this week.

My wife and I have been togethor almost 25 years so as long as there's no chores to be done and the paychecks keep coming should couldn't care less what I'm doing.

Thanks this is a great overview. Nuke run on fuel only! No oxidizer.

It could also be thumbnails for craft. This would certainly fit with the "imagine you're a new player." It's alot easier to understand what a craft is when you can see a thumbnail of it.

No, unless you count a quick glance to see who it's from as texting. If I needed to reply I'd pull over. But currently I don't pull over every time I get a text. Fishing my phone out is distracting.

ok so I know nothing about programming, so help me understand this. The bug has a known fix, which can be downloaded as a "mod," and is a very small file. So why is Squad fixing the bug an accomplishment? Or something that wouldn't take like 2 seconds? Am I naive to think you can just plug that little code from the fix into the release in a minute or 2? Do you have to start all over from scratch? I used the bug fix mod and it worked great.

Here's where it would be useful for me. I'm not sure it will be useful enough for me to get it, but certainly it won't be "just like my smartphone." I get a lot of texts due to work. They're often at awkward times, driving, running, skiing, seeing a patient. Often they are trivial but sometimes are critical. So now I have to get my phone out of its holster. This is tough when driving and distracting. It's rude in front of a patient and I don't do it, but do stress over what the message is until I can get out and check it. Or maybe I'm on the ski lift, and since I'm a bit clumsy (don't worry I'm not a surgeon!) I'm afraid of dropping it off the lift and will not take it out. With the watch, a quick glance at my wrist will at least allow me to know if it's a message I need to respond to or can ignore until a more convenient time. Same for phone calls and caller ID. Pulling my phone in and out 100 times a day is something I could see not even realizing was affecting my life until it's .. gone. Or at least significantly reduced. This is particularly good for professionals like me who can't ignore calls and messages but at the same time most of the ones I do get are not urgent.

I tried Twitch a few times and also found it very user unfriendly. It still blows my mind that nothing is archived. What is this the 1990's? I remember searching and searching for a certain video and when someone finally told me you can only watch live my jaw hit the floor. They are obviously not that interested in growth.

I'm sure he mean losing money by not working. This may be crazy to everyone but I NEVER play a new game or version until it's been out at least a few days. I've been burned far too many times. I'd rather wait until the weekend.

Cheers from me. I'll buy any of you a drink if you're in Denver. Or whatever is your intoxicant of choice