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I really appreciate the feedback. As always, you all kick ass. New is maybe the incorrect term. I have 92 hours logged on Steam however I've only now really started to appreciate what KSP is and have finally started to learn about space and everything it involves. Can I easily reach Orbit? Yeah! Efficiently? Can someone define that word please? lol

I'm looking for some additional opinions on which game play mode I should choose. Fairly new to the game however I've added a number of mods that make it more realistic and provide additional parts: 6S Service Compartments Alcor ConnectLivingSpaces DeadlyReentry KAS KerbalEngineer KW Rocketry LazTech SpaceX Realchute RemoteTech2 TacLifeSupport The things I'm really looking forward to: Setting up a comms Space bases Space stations I started in Career mode and patience is not a great quality of mine. While falling asleep in bed last night (and doing my best to block out girlfriend's DVR'ed General Hospital episode) I decided, "Why not just rock Sandbox mode?". Well after thinking about it a bit in the car this morning (and doing my best to block out girlfriend's holiday planning) will I get bored or lack the drive to do more? Some rules I want to follow: If a Kerbal dies, he is dead. I don't have enough resources to stop a Kerombie Apocalypse. No such thing as "Revert to...". This isn't golf. Keep it near 2014. In this round I don't plan on using technology that is only defined in Robert Heinlein books. You are all super smart and great at thinking outside the box. What am I not thinking about? and ultimately, which game mode should I choose? Thank you! Neidz

Awesome. Thanks for the additional information. I believe I was using an outdated tutorial or a tutorial that shouldn't necessarily be a tutorial haha.

This community rules. Back to the drawing board! Thank you RainDreamer and Streetwind. Really appreciate your time. I'll be sure to follow up with my new results!

I guess thinking about it a little longer my math is assuming all 7 communication parts will be transmitting 100% of the time in darkness. The probability of that is properly not very likely?

I plan on sending up a few communication satellites into KEO and I want to verify I have enough power capacity. 1 DP-10 = 0.01 c/s 3 DTS-M1 = 2.46 c/s (0.82) 3 KR-7 = 2.46 c/s (0.82) Total c/s = 4.93 c/s The total length of darkness at 2,868,750m = 1200 (1195.28) seconds. 4.93*1200 = 5916 capacity needed. I only have a max of 200 capacity (the Z-200 Rechargeable Batteries). 5916/200 = 30 (29.58). So that would mean I would need 30 batteries? Thanks!