Hi, felllow spacemen!
Discovered the game trough a friend and I'm really enjoying it. Saw a bunch of youtube videos and there's definitely a lot to learn, but it certainly seems worthwile.
Already got testing with it yesterday and managed (after many failed attempts), to build and fly a space orbiting rocket.
Today I digged a lot for mods, and ended up installing a bunch:
CKAN
Kerbal Engineer
Docking Port Alignment Indicator
kerbal Alarm Clock
Science Alert
Fusebox
Menu Stabilizer
Chatterer
These just seem the "basic ones" to get started, without adding many parts, since I've yet to fully understand or explore, the stock ones.
Anyways, it's always a fantastic experience when you pick a new game and discover such an invested and knowledgable fanbase.
See you over Kerbal!