[Developer Insights #18 - Graphics of Early Access KSP2]

I'm curious about the mesh topology. Back in the old days (early 2000s) having triangles that varied a lot in shape, or really stretched ones, was bad for physics engines- a previous dev note showed some wires and they were pretty ugly. Just wondering out loud about how modern algorithms handle this and if this is what is being generated currently.

[Take-Two going through layoffs, Private Division and other labels affected]

4 hours ago, DadJokeCinema said:

Hey Mike, I just wanted to say that I hope nobody at Intercept is impacted and that everyone is taking the appropriate time for mental health and pausing to breathe every now and then. I've been on high stress projects during workforce reductions and it's not fun or good for the brain.

This right here- I imagine there was a crunch period before release and now it's a giant fire to get under some semblance of control. You hear about 16 hour days in the game industry, I hope the devs aren't getting beat up too badly.

[[1.8 - 1.12] KSPCommunityFixes - Bugfixes and QoL tweaks]

Big thanks to everyone who is chipping in to make this mod, I'd say its one of the most important for the longevity of KSP.

[Release Date Update from the KSP2 Team]

BG3 and KSP2 release in 2023 gives me more time to save up for a gaming rig Maybe some graphics cards will be available by then

[Why Minmus should not be your colony of choice in ksp 2]

RCS powered vehicles?

 

[[1.12.x] ANGLECAN Progression 1.7 and ANGLECAN Progression Plus 1.7]

I haven't played KSP in a couple of years (was waiting for the final version) and wow have you been busy @theJesuit! I've always felt aligned with your game mechanics philosophy, and am thinking of doing a playthrough with this mod and the kerbalism Simplex mod- my question is which of your tech tree mods would fit these mods best?

[[1.8 - 1.12] KSPCommunityFixes - Bugfixes and QoL tweaks]

thanks @Gotmachineyour work and effort is really appreciated!

['Secrets' Of Life That Come With Adulting]

15 hours ago, Gargamel said:

The best years of your life are age 20 +/- 5.    
 

The rest sucks. 
 

Time passes exponentially faster every year after those good years. 
 

Then you die.  

Yeah, but this comes with the caveat of knowing what you know now. Most people's brains don't stop developing until their mid 20's- I say late 20s through 30s is the prime spot.

As for advice I'd say avoid contact sports, blows to the head and injuries aren't worth it.

[impossible to carry a ground experiment and a EVA pack at the same time ?]

Is this dependent on environment though? It'd make sense that a Kerbal could carry more on low-G bodies.

[Real Science]

On 1/9/2021 at 7:47 AM, Incarnation of Chaos said:

Real Science?

So we wanna have to bust out {Insert preferred calculator} to work out the equations for reacting our fuel mixture, then derive the proper amounts of Fuel and OX based on that? And this isn't going to be 1 to 1 ratios either, since engines generally run fuel or OX rich and we'll have to take that into consideration. Then calculate the DV by hand using the Rocket Equation, draw our orbital information using a drafting table and the proper tools and finally plug it all into the game and hit launch only to witness in horror our meticulously designed machine break apart mid-flight because the Kerbal installing the gyros hammered them in upside down?

Jeez; hope there's an easy mode for plebs like me.

I said real science, we can keep the engineering fake

It'd be cool to have some randomness with planets so different plays would require research to develop appropriate craft. Also, graphs of data would be pretty awesome.

[Real Science]

There's always a push for realistic rocket analogues in KSP, but I'd love to see some proper real science. Spectroscopy, geographical mapping, measuring the pressure and composition of an atmosphere at various altitudes, mineral composition at various locations, etc. Really mapping out data as opposed to taking a single point. Plus, planets would have harsh conditions that one would have to analyse and build craft accordingly.

[KSP2 should have no optional features]

I agree with OP, I restart KSP a lot due to setting up play options/mod lists. I never really get far because there is always the idea that I could be playing in a better way. The games I have played the most have a really solid, balanced vanilla- constraints = challenges = fun and satisfaction. I think the curse of being considered a sandbox game is the premise that players can do whatever they want, which seems appealing at first but doesn't carry an experience like a well thought out narrative can- a sandbox mode is fine, but I hope KSP2 has a proper, well balanced game mode.

 

[FTL travel/special relativity]

If they abstracted the concepts it could still be a useful educational tool, much like the orbital mechanics in KSP1. Adding in time dilation (which is just basic math, something computers are really good at. Having standard time and mission time wouldn't be too complicated.) and a warp drive would be a fun way to sneak in some learning. Plus if LS was optional it would add a new dimension to that mechanic.

[KSP Needs life support. PLEASE]

How about adding optional LS for Kerbals, and an advanced science biped robot that can do most things Kerbals can but need only EC. That would be kind of fun, sort of like an Adventures of Bill dynamic.

[My Science Denial Documentary Airing Tonight on PBS Independent Lens]

51 minutes ago, sevenperforce said:

Ken Ham liketh me not at all.

Kudos for getting some of the mud from the pigs on you, so to speak.

 

...It's both a reference to Mark Twain and the name Ham, very clever on my part.

[My Science Denial Documentary Airing Tonight on PBS Independent Lens]

2 hours ago, sevenperforce said:

You should be able to watch it streaming live on the PBS website. If not you can watch it for a small fee on Amazon Prime Video or Google Play.

Update: the leader of the anti-science cult central to the film speaks out in criticism of me and the filmmakers:

https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/religion/2020/02/17/kentucky-ark-encounter-documentary-what-you-need-know/4773758002/

Ah boy good ole Ken Ham in the house, not even worth the read.

[Mod to require Kerbal on surface to get a sample?]

I miss the old days when Kerbals had to be on the ground to get a surface sample, is there a mod or cfg hack to get back to the old behaviour?

[Career issue gone from bad to horrible: Contracts.]

Career mode definitely needs a critical review. It needs a definite end goal. It needs supporting missions that can help less experienced players get to that end goal, but experienced players can skip these and make progress  without them, or at least some of them. Career mode needs something to shoot for, and it should be a 50-60 hour goal to end game. The idea to do whatever you want for no reason except just to do it isn't motivating for some gamers- the idea that one can achieve hard challenges at a more difficult level is. I hope KSP2 has a proper game mode, KSP has an amazing concept and fun mechanics, but it fails in the motivation of players to get to the next step, as seen by the % of players who actually leave the Kerbin system.

[Favorite Youtuber]

Turbopumped is my favorite- the vids are a good length, have enough technical explanation without being overly detailed, have good music and are funny. I like the Odyssey by Bill series as well by Bradley Whitstance. Kerbal Space Command is an excellent series for stock KSP. Matt Lowne has some good stuff too... Honestly, there are a lot of good KSP youtubers out there, I appreciate the solid content from the community!

[[1.5 - 1.10] Kerbalism 3.11]

2 hours ago, The-Doctor said:

Please a basic kerbalism profile would do a lot for fans like myself who aren't that interested in hyper ultra realism, I like some realism and challenge such as keeping supplies, protecting against radiation, needing to repair my engines, but the lack of a simplified profile makes the game too technical for me and others and less fun, having a profile made for a more easy experience with some challenge but not frustration would be really nice

There is the Simplex profile by @theJesuit that abstracts things into a simpler mode, I assume it is still working since it is linked in the OP.

 

I get 20 MM errors when loading regarding SSPX and Kerbalism, in the logs it looks to be the deployable parts. I'm on Linux as well, so maybe it is a simple case sensitivity issue?

Spoiler

[LOG 21:18:01.329] Applying update KerbalismConfig/Support/SSPX/@PART[sspx-inflatable-hab*]:NEEDS[StationPartsExpansionRedux,ProfileDefault]:AFTER[KerbalismDefault] to StationPartsExpansionRedux/Parts/Extendable/extendable-25/sspx-inflatable-hab-25-1.cfg/PART[sspx-inflatable-hab-25-1]
[ERR 21:18:01.329] Error - Cannot parse variable search when editing key CrewCapacity = #$MODULE[ModuleDeployableHabitat]/DeployedCrewCapacity$
[ERR 21:18:01.329] Error - Cannot parse variable search when inserting new key capacity = #$../MODULE[ModuleDeployableHabitat]/DeployedCrewCapacity$
[ERR 21:18:01.329] Error - Cannot parse variable search when inserting new key capacity = #$../MODULE[ModuleDeployableHabitat]/DeployedCrewCapacity$
[ERR 21:18:01.329] Error - Cannot parse variable search when inserting new key capacity = #$../MODULE[ModuleDeployableHabitat]/DeployedCrewCapacity$
[ERR 21:18:01.329] Error - Cannot parse variable search when inserting new key capacity = #$../MODULE[ModuleDeployableHabitat]/DeployedCrewCapacity$
[ERR 21:18:01.329] Error - Cannot parse variable search when inserting new key capacity = #$../MODULE[ModuleDeployableHabitat]/DeployedCrewCapacity$
[ERR 21:18:01.330] Error - Cannot parse variable search when inserting new key amount = #$../../../MODULE[ModuleDeployableHabitat]/DeployedCrewCapacity$
[ERR 21:18:01.330] Error - Cannot parse variable search when inserting new key maxAmount = #$../../../MODULE[ModuleDeployableHabitat]/DeployedCrewCapacity$
[ERR 21:18:01.330] Error - Cannot parse variable search when inserting new key maxAmount = #$../../../MODULE[ModuleDeployableHabitat]/DeployedCrewCapacity$
[ERR 21:18:01.330] Error - Cannot parse variable search when inserting new key maxAmount = #$../../../MODULE[ModuleDeployableHabitat]/DeployedCrewCapacity$
[LOG 21:18:01.330] Applying update KerbalismConfig/Support/SSPX/@PART[sspx-inflatable-hab*]:NEEDS[StationPartsExpansionRedux,ProfileDefault]:AFTER[KerbalismDefault] to StationPartsExpansionRedux/Parts/Extendable/extendable-25/sspx-inflatable-hab-25-2.cfg/PART[sspx-inflatable-hab-25-2]
[ERR 21:18:01.330] Error - Cannot parse variable search when editing key CrewCapacity = #$MODULE[ModuleDeployableHabitat]/DeployedCrewCapacity$
[ERR 21:18:01.330] Error - Cannot parse variable search when inserting new key capacity = #$../MODULE[ModuleDeployableHabitat]/DeployedCrewCapacity$
[ERR 21:18:01.330] Error - Cannot parse variable search when inserting new key capacity = #$../MODULE[ModuleDeployableHabitat]/DeployedCrewCapacity$
[ERR 21:18:01.330] Error - Cannot parse variable search when inserting new key capacity = #$../MODULE[ModuleDeployableHabitat]/DeployedCrewCapacity$
[ERR 21:18:01.330] Error - Cannot parse variable search when inserting new key capacity = #$../MODULE[ModuleDeployableHabitat]/DeployedCrewCapacity$
[ERR 21:18:01.330] Error - Cannot parse variable search when inserting new key capacity = #$../MODULE[ModuleDeployableHabitat]/DeployedCrewCapacity$
[ERR 21:18:01.330] Error - Cannot parse variable search when inserting new key amount = #$../../../MODULE[ModuleDeployableHabitat]/DeployedCrewCapacity$
[ERR 21:18:01.330] Error - Cannot parse variable search when inserting new key maxAmount = #$../../../MODULE[ModuleDeployableHabitat]/DeployedCrewCapacity$
[ERR 21:18:01.330] Error - Cannot parse variable search when inserting new key maxAmount = #$../../../MODULE[ModuleDeployableHabitat]/DeployedCrewCapacity$
[ERR 21:18:01.330] Error - Cannot parse variable search when inserting new key maxAmount = #$../../../MODULE[ModuleDeployableHabitat]/DeployedCrewCapacity$

 

[KSP 2 First Mod - I Call Dibs]

Nah, gonna be Sarbian with MMv2 to plant the seed for the other mods.

[Ksp 1 Vs Ksp 2 - Which Should I Buy?]

The first few milestones in KSP are incredibly rewarding, more than any game I have played. After that its more about what you want to do, and if you enjoy sandbox games. Will KSP2 bring in more game mechanics and progression? I hope so, but am doubtful at this point.

[Why not Cybertruck?]

Hmmm, currently can't roll coal, how will I be able to assert my dominance? 2/10.

[What have you been playing recently? (Other than KSP)]

Darkest Dungeon, a good gloomy game for the gloomy months ahead.

[[1.12.x] USI Life Support]

On 11/17/2019 at 4:09 PM, paul23 said:

On the topic of colony supplies/timer: is it posible to go "infinite", or at least 100+ years?

 

I use the outer planet mods and even have a few "outer outer planets" added, so my end game missions will take many years, actually I *wish* to make some midway base which also has a launch system, thus being able to create new ships far from home.

 

Could I do this with usi? Or will homesickness be impossible to beat?

You can tweak the hab multiplier in the USI-LS options to extend the hab time. Another fun thing to do is add experienced Kerbals to the whitelist so they won't be affected, adding some importance to leveling them up.