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I think it could use a slightly longer time period.

I don't get it.. Are we allowed to refuel using ground vehicles?

I was actually referring to 1.1.2, which has the majority of my OPT craft, but it actually does also apply to the new version, now that I think about it. I actually never got FS for 1.1.3, I just used IFS the whole way, but in 1.1.2, I had the problem with the J&K tanks holding no fuel until I got IFS. Thanks for reminding me, though.

I think we should bundle IFS instead of FS, since it’s more widely used, and much nicer, and easier to find.

So I had this problem at first when I first downloaded the mod, and it is actually a problem with firespitter/OPT compatibility. I solved the problem by downloading the Interstellar Fuel Switch mod, which can be found here: Now, all the tanks work fine.

I would beg to differ on that. Since Portal 2 has an actual plot, and a ton of Easter eggs, I believe it has a ton of replay value. I have played it twice so far, and I spent my time trying to get all the Easter eggs and hidden achievements. I still haven't found them all. There are a lot. Also there are community test chambers, and the cooperative mode. So I would have to differ on that.

Banned for extreme silliness.

I play Portal 2 or various internet games.

9/10 Love it! This one cracks me up.

Oh. So that's what I last copied.

Banned for being unimaginative.

Thanks for the feedback!

I might re-name it, if I can think up another name. I thought so too. But I cannot seem to get it to pull up fast enough for a tail strike. I will change the landing gear at some point though.

I literally just now realized that the name of my SSTO is the same as @eloquentJane's. Sorry. I thought it was unique when I came up with it a week ago.

I had only ever made one successful stock SSTO before this, and in an earlier version, so I decided to try again for this thread. I designed a craft I like to call the Shooting Star. Here she is in the SPH: Not the prettiest craft around, but she works! Piloting our history-making craft today will be Megan Kerman, and co-piloting will be Katlian Kerman. On the runway, she sits pretty low: Starting out we have four ‘Whiplash’ Turbo Ramjet engines, giving us a good boost. She’s rather squirrelly on takeoff: But we got off the runway with out mishap, pulling up at around 100 m/sec: Trying to ascend around 20 degrees, so we have slight acceleration and increasing engine power: Once we passed above 10,000 meters the engines began to fade, so Megan leveled off to gain some speed: Quick fuel levels check: Everyhing’s nominal! We are gaining speed fast! A few seconds was enough, now to really pitch up! The engines are fading, so Megan engaged the rockets. Once the whiplashes flamed out, the intakes closed. No turning back now! The Whiplashes seemed to have used up the fuel in an asymmetric fashion, so we had to pump some fuel around to achieve balance. Finally! A suborbital trajectory! Katlian got bored while waiting for the apoapsis burn, so she cracked out the snacks. Meanwhile, they became the first Kerbals to leave the atmosphere in a stock SSTO: Another quick fuel check: And then, history was made! Megan and Katlian became the first Kerbals to reach orbit in a stock SSTO! But the mission is not over yet! They must still return to the KSC. Katlian designed the most fuel efficient de-orbit burn possible, after having completed one orbit: Megan executed the burn without a hitch: Once the burn was complete, Megan assumed re-entry position: The KSC required a fuel check at this point, and Megan thought it wasn’t necessary, so Katian did it: Meanwhile, Megan targeted a vessel at the KSC: Upon re-entry, Megan realized she had forgotten to transfer fuel forward to adjust the COM: Never before had fuel transfers seemed to go so slowly: Suddenly, Megan realized that they were in sight of the KSC, leading to some desperate aerobraking maneuvers. Fortunately, they slowed down in plenty of time. Katian extended the landing gear for extra aero-braking capacity: Megan lined up a nice approach: Landings always made Katian nervous, so she was not able to help: Megan was on edge, but mostly just tried to focus. A little too nervous apparently, since she flared too early. Otherwise, the landing went fine: Megan’s nerves began to tell, and she landed slightly off-center, but still on the runway: Megan was wondering why it took engine power to taxi, until she saw that Katian had left the parking brake on. Katian: “Megan! you forgot your turn signal!" Megan: [shakes head] Megan and Katian Kerman will forever be remembered as the first Kerbals ever to achieve orbit in a stock SSTO, re-enter, and land back on the runway. Picture time!

Ehhh. This forum needs more challenges like this that are super fun! I'm pretty sure it's different, I am just too tired to say why.

KER records the g-forces for turns. Is it okay to use it instead of that tricky-to-get screenshot? If so, I already have a plane that can pull 40-g turns on KerbalX.

Are mods allowed?

Yes! I just made a successful SSTO, took it to LKO, and landed back on the runway! First time I ever landed on the runway! I’m so happy! Anyway, I’l make an official submission with profuse screen shots tommorow.

Practically nobody fought on the positive side. Strange.

With one headphone out in case something goes wrong.

Banned for double posting.

Two ways I see that this could work: 1. Use rockets to hold the base down. 2. Make a ring that can wrap around Gilly, and maybe have multiple ladders. Have to worry about orbital collisions though.

Already done. Val is Bad-S. Now, thanks to your wish, Bad-S becomes so common that normal Kerbals become the new rarity. I wish for pepperoni pizza.

Sorry... No. The forum moderators @Dman979 or @RainDreamer must check the posts and verify whether or not the win was legit. Sorry. Also @Deutherius.