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    FAR BDArmory Modern Dogfight Competition (1.7.2)

    in KSP1 Challenges & Mission ideas

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    1 hour ago, Pds314 said:

    WRT mods, it would be great if we had download links or at least version numbers in the thread for correct versions of these mods. I don't know what versions will work with 1.7.2 or what versions you're using.

    Just use the latest Version from all of this mod that's before 1.8 and compatible with 1.7.2 and you should be good, also CKAN is a thing you know(Unless you use MAC or Linux which i don't know the options are)

    FAR BDArmory Modern Dogfight Competition (1.7.2)

    in KSP1 Challenges & Mission ideas

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    On 4/28/2020 at 7:51 PM, Joseph Kerman said:

    No Tweakscale?

    Tweakscale is allowed

     

    On 5/2/2020 at 1:02 PM, Pds314 said:

    Any rules on engine configuration or craft weight? Is adding like 6 engines considered legit if it's in a "realistic" configuration? If so, I guarantee you will have planes with stupidly high TWRs.

    Configuration is mostly based on What's on IRL

    So yeah since 6 Engines Configuration only works in Regular Jets. So no, Maybe 3 is at max.. I'll update the rules about it

    A Thread for Writers to talk about Writing

    in KSP Fan Works

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    4 hours ago, steuben said:

    Hit your local library first. It's not worth buying them unless you will be writing a few books about the subject, or getting an advanced degree in US Sociology. 

    Ah i see. As for local library..... we didn't have those in my neighbourhood well i mean there are some Library in the mall but since there is this Large Scale social Distancing thingy, i can't go out to buy books, and if i want to buy them online. My parent would say no regardless of any excuse because Hey It's not related to any of my school material  (i call that BS). So yeah my only knowledge and resource about US Culture, School system, and other stuff related to that matter is from my American Friend along with a dozen of research.

    4 hours ago, steuben said:

    Royally schooled: To be greatly educated by someone else on a subject after saying something stupid. 
    Person 1: I think it would be wonderful to have a wonderful sea-side vacation in Paraguay.
    Person 2: Paraguay is land locked. <Person 2 then proceeds to give fifteen minute lecture on the geography and border history of Paraguay, with the implication that more information can and will be coming.>

    Colour: extra details that enhance the experience.
    Basic: Three guys in a room discussing how to decorate it.
    Colourful version: You have a Canadian, American, and a Brit discussing how to decorate it. The Brit is saying where to put to the couch, how many liters of paint, and how many meters of fabric for the drapes. The Canadian is saying how many gallons of paint, where to put to chesterfield, and how many meters of fabic. The American wants to put the sofa in one spot, have so many gallons of paint, and so many yards of fabric.

    Thanks, I didn't know any of this since i'm new to writing. I will try incorporate those onto my story.

    A Thread for Writers to talk about Writing

    in KSP Fan Works

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    10 hours ago, steuben said:

    The large pieces you will need will be some books on Indonesia culture, history, and education. And some books on US culture, history, and education. Don't go with what you "know" as your basis for background, you can use it for "colour" or plot points but never... well never is a bit strong but will do for now, for what you hang the story on. Like the transfer student gets royally schooled on Indonesian culture and history by some American white bread who hasn't been further abroad than fifty miles from his suburban home.

    As for books on Indonesian's Culture, History, and Education. Yeah i got those easily (I'm still on school as a matter of fact).
    While for the US Culture, History and Education, Yeah i need to buy some of those.
    Also what does even "Colour" mean?

    10 hours ago, steuben said:

    So a fairly stock "Fish out of water" element. But what else you got?

    Yeah basically he enters a student exchange program and accepted on top of his class. Well he was a fairly Social person and particularly smart person. However once he got to US however, all of his social skill got yeeted out of the window because he knows and had a feeling that All that social skill would be useless on American Culture and just became quite person. 

    And basically that's for the beginning part of the book. The character basically was a rocketry enthusiast and wants to become a Rocket Engineer (Hence he participate in that program and to have a scholarship in US). so yeah

    And what does even Royally schooled means (Sorry i don't know english terms or dictionary that much

    A Thread for Writers to talk about Writing

    in KSP Fan Works

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    1 hour ago, steuben said:

    *does that joint cracking thing from the classic kung fu movies*
    Many young grasshopper, many.

    But you need to clarify a bit more what you will be writing.

    First what genre and market segment are you writing?
    Slice of life for the YA crowd? Magical realism for the pop-corn munchers? Cosmic-horror for toddlers? Ultra hard sci-fi for the academic elites?

    Head over to TvTropes, my usual first suggestion and usual browsing safety protocols apply, and research the common elements for the genre and the market segment.

    What is the plot?
    Random events? <- slice of life
    Portal to magical mystery fun land opens in the lady teacher's washroom, and only he can save both realms? <- comedy or action, and best for a TV series in which he has to go in and out every day.
    Aliens from Cardiff, but they are illegal aliens since they don't have an education visa and have to hide from local enforcement agencies? <- drama, comedy, or police procedural

    What is the setting?
    Nothing major here, just a quick overview.
    US High school, done... lots
    British Keystage 4 and 5, done... lots
    Japanese high school, done... lots
    Indian high school, done... lots (not that I've seen much of it)
    Canadian high school, done... not as much and should be done more.
    Well, you get the point. The reason why it is done so much commercially is that it is an easy, almost cliche,  and fairly standardized setting, that is directed towards a very profitable market with easy to write and act plots. You will have to have to work to add something different here. And setting it In! Space!, or Underground!, or They! Fight! Crime!, is only a quarter step.
    Now if this is your first rodeo, don't let that dissuade you from trying it. Much of what you will learn in trying will serve you well on the next piece that you write.

    What is your pitch?
    Then you need to take all of that and crunch it down into about 20, and no more than 30, words.

    What is your research?
    Now you need to read. Read as much as you can that is similar and related. The you need to read about writing. As you go along make notes about what worked, what didn't, and what cool thing you'd like to try to work in.

    What is your plan?
    Penultimately you need to plan. I have recommended and used the index card method.

    Now Write!
    Ultimate step is  you need to do one simple thing: write. But remember Sturgeon's Law will apply to what you write.

     

    Well my plot is about a transfer student from Indonesia trying to fit in with the American High School System, Culture, and... You  get the idea. and with a bit of romantic sub-plot.  

    So yeah i need myself a better understanding of the world building and how will the story evolve.

    A Thread for Writers to talk about Writing

    in KSP Fan Works

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    4 hours ago, James Kerman said:

    Hello @Mukita12, your thread has been merged into this existing thread for writers to discuss their art.

    Oh didn't know this exist.... Anyways....

    What should i do if i want a novel based on a school (Like there's this transfer student who got transfered to USA and all that). What should i do with the World Building or Character Development? Any tips?
     

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