Silverwood

Oh ok. That is really useful, I have very little money left now, so some extra cash would be good. Oh and for newbies - a little lesson, always double check your craft. I followed all these instructions and got to the Mun myself, made an orbit, got a return path and came back. All without any cheats! I had just enough fuel to get an orbit and a tiny bit to get a landing site. All looked good, clicked space to release the fuel & engine, nothing happened. I had forgot to add a decoupling section. Burnt up. So check & double check. Keith

Thanks about the 'cheats', no I did not know about those. Certainly being able to set an orbit would be very useful! The terrier did not work too well, first time I hit the ground far too hard. Reset and tried again, managed to hit the ground with limited damage, so I kpet that one (Career mode). For the proper attempt it might work, but at least Ic an try! So with these cheats, theoretically could you go to orbit straight away simulating an auto pilot and then return? In career mode of course. I know its not in the spirit of the game, but it would make things a little easier! Keith

Ok sounds good. I am trying to practice with a small capsule, small fuel tank and 1 terrier engine, but its hard to get the descent right. That is on Kerbin of course! I realise on the Mun, there is no atmosphere, but I wanted to get used to it first. Perhaps I will run through the Mun 2 tutorial first! Cheers. Keith

Ok thanks. Before I try that I need to research the thrusters, I am pretty sure I would need those to make a successful landing, unless it can be done just on engines?

Wow, very technical but needed. I have retried the tutorial now and achieved the orbit around the Mun. So thank you. I think because I did not know what the new line was for, I did not create the mode on that line, once I worked that out the rets feel into place. One thing, though, the space bar did not work in the tutorial for decupling the used fuel tank. Not sure if that is a mysterious bug, the manual decople worked. Anyhow thanks for the extra info. I may ask another newbie question, as my next target is to try and land something!!! Keith

OK thanks. I will try that, but I still don't know why when I get close, a new purple line appears away from the original orbit line. Sorry to be a bit dumb, but the various tutorials, videos don't seem to be helpful on that point. Keith

Ok I have tried several times to complete the Min 1 tutorial, but I just can't get the manoeuvre modes right. Sometimes I get a purple line off to the right, as I approach the Mun, I can't seem to find out why. I also can't get a manoeuvre right to actually get to the Mun. Is there anywhere a written easy set of instructions to follow please? Keith

What is a' persistence bug'? Keith

Ok - not sure if it helps, but if you put the mouse over the 'leave icon', it comes back and sometimes you are able to select items. Keith

Ok - have been playing with the beta version for a few days In career mode, everything seemed ok, then today after playing for another 20 mins or so the bug returned. Now it might be my system, I don't know or it might be that you have not actually removed the bug and I happen to be the unlucky one! As long as it only affects the admin building(?) then the game remains playable, if it affected other buildings/ screens I question whether the game could be played. For example if it happened in the VAB or R&D screens. Keith

It does still work, I tried it again a few days ago. It is hard though, you have to follow it exactly or you miss timings. Is that your problem? Oh and if its the tutorial you don't upgrade, as you are in orbit straight away. Keith

Ok thanks. I am not intending to be a tester for the beta, I have only had the game a week, I installed it to stop the other bug. I have tried the same save and neither issue has happened - so perhaps it was something else. However if it happens again, I will follow your suggestion on reporting, etc. I only post the issue in case anyone else had a similar issue.

Hello Ok I have a slight issue - as I was having issues with the admin building bug, I updated to the beta version, the admin bug is fixed - but three things have happened - 1. A windows bug which caused the Pc to shut down and restart - may be nothing to do with KSP, then after playing for two days whilst in game the buttons for options from the crew (cre report etc) stopped working and , finally at the same time the add manoeuvre button stopped working. But after loading the save, they worked ok again. Playing the previous version had no issues apart from the admin bug. Any ideas? Keith

Hello Still getting to grips with KSP, now I am trying a probe. At the moment I can't get it to orbit (in career mode), so I tried using a parachute and at around 5000m trying the Kerbnet. I got the info screens and I had a link to the centre, but how do you record the data? Also once the probe had landed, I received no science. I was hoping to try and use it to view some of the other close areas - such as poles etc. Keith

Ok I think I have worked this out now, sorry for the plethora of replies! I went to Steam, clicked the properties for the game and clicked opt in for Beta. I now have a 2017 version 1.3 I think it said. So we will see how that goes. I assume when it is released for purchase, I just get it anyway or do I have to pay again? Keith

Ok thanks for that. For the beta version, does Steam download it or is it an upgrade? Ok I have version 1.2.3.1622 (windows player) - so which buttons do I click to get the next version please? Oh and I can icrese the screen size, it can go to 1920X1080, but it didn't sem quite as go as the lower settings.

Ok I downloaded the game from Steam last week, so I assume its the most up to date version. How do I found out? And why does this only happen after you have played the game several times? If it was screen related, would it not happen all the time?

You know you should never tempt fate, ever since this post I have been totally unable to get into orbit! No idea why, I am using the same rocket & same Kerball. The only changes were an upgrade to Tracking to L2 and Mission control to L2. Apart from that no changes!

Ok thanks. I haven't had much success with the 'Probe' yet, but with a crew it seems ok. I am getting close to breaking the bank though! One thing that does irritate is the way you save the game, I have had to restart a couple of times as the save was not right, now I have found the keys to actually load another game apart from the one that appears first! I will try your instructions with my one good pilot!

I used full screen, 1280X720 what size do you suggest?

Thanks to all who replied. Appreciate it. Keith

Hello I am new to this game (a week now), after several attempts I am getting the hang of it. However one issue is that of experience in career mode. After level 2, how do in practice get more experience? To try and get to the Mun without the manoeuvres option is almost impossible and to get that you need experience and to get the experience you need to get to another body! Anyone have an tips please? Keith

I am now having this same issue, but only after playing a saved game for a while. Not on a new game. Any ideas please? Keith

Hello I wondered if anyone has an up to date tutorial? Most of the ones I have found are a few years old, and do not feature anymore. Without reading through all posts to the end, I am stuck. Keith

Thank you. Much appreciated. Keith