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@benjee10 First, let me say great mod. Secondly, have you given any thought to making the Altair/Constellation Lunar Lander?

Anyone else having a problem where the NAM mod is not loading when you have the RUS mod installed?

We have no 2.5 meter SRBS and adding multiple kickbacks imo is a little... it takes away from the visual appeal for me. As for EFT, yes, we have the parts to make an approximation, but making the nose cap or end cap is hard in KSP. I know the shuttle parts were sort of just added because of the cockpit, but still, I would love to see actual shuttle parts. When I said 3m, I meant 3.75m parts, not 2.5 meter parts. Well, I use a half tank then a quarter tank, but even that is a little long, but it statisfies me. Well, I would be fine with a tapering tank part to make the S-IVB mount. I wasn't exactly calling for the exact part, just a few new parts to help make it look like the real thing. Yes, I do agree they had little to no point, but I believe if you make it have a point, then it will have a point. I have a few ideas for stations. In Career mode, they can make it to where a Kerbal earns experience for every day they are in space. And so it can't be farmed or abused, make them earn less and less experience per day. Then when they return to Kerbin, they get a slight multiplier maybe for how long they were up there, to a certain day or percentage. Another feature for Career mode is that stations generate science per day, again with limitations and restrictions so it can't be abused. They could add special station parts, say a organic lab or a botany lab that you have to maintain to keep the science going, and if the plants or germ cultures die, then you have to send up new ones aboard a rocket. I didn't say make them real size, well, I didn't mean real size. I meant actual size inside the game. Like add actual Kerbalized SLS parts, the SSME's are too small to lift the new 5m parts , we also are missing the 2m srbs. And like I said, the upper stage of the SLS would be nice. As for the tanks, no need for new parts, just add varients to the current 5m parts I had no problem working with FASA's rcs ports for Mercury. They would work 99.99% of the time. Rarely had a problem with placing them. I'm honestly surprised there are no inline chutes in game. I'm guessing you don't have Making History, or don't care about that certain suggestion, or you don't care for Gemini/Titan and can take it or leave it, or any other reason not listed. No. We don't already have the parts for that. I've been taking the 2m core and sas and clipping them inside the 3m tank, but when you have 3m fairing and 3m fuel tank sandwiching a 2m part, it adds a point for breaking. I have yet to have said breaking, but I do fear the Kraken's wrath. Plus, having mismatched part sizes isn't that good. It's both visually and logistically unappealing imo. So I would like to see 3m probe core, and a 3m sas module. I tried to make a Saturn IB, it's too heavy to get off the ground if I do it visually, even the Reliant doesn't have enough thrust when put in x8 mode. I had to stick the new Vernior engines on to get the TWR and SLT above 1. I like functionality and good visuals, and the rocket I made barely covers both. I know MP is a far cry, I just thought I'd add my vote to wanting it. Yes, but I'm just suggesting future DLC for when the do decide to crack one out. I'm not saying, "NEW DLC NOAH!" all I'm giving is suggestions for when it's time for a new DLC. Again, just a suggestion for them to expand on the Asteroid Day mod/DLC I had thought about that, but I just chocked it down to, *SpongeBob hands* communication. But seriously, if you're building a space station in Multiplayer, you're talking to everyone on server about what you're adding and where it's going. I think Client A would tell Client B, "Hey, I'm going here." then Client B might say, "Oh, well, I was going to go there." And they would sort it out and Client A would wait for CLient B's part, or go somewhere else. Well, if two craft are occupying the same exact position, the server would most like throw an error to the person not in the MasterUni. "Hey, someone else is right here, please move to a safe distance of 50m in any direction before proceeding to sync."

I'm adding this post because I thought of a way to make multiplayer work in KSP I think. Instances. Basically, two types of instances will exist inside the server: -Server side -Client Side Server side instance is permanent and can not be time warped in anyway shape or form. It's static. Client side instances are flexible, and there's an instance per client. So Client A could be in instance number 4 and Client B could be in instance number 6. They will not see each other, not can they interact with each other, unless they sync with Server instance, then the client A and B will be in the same instance. Also, any updates to the client instance effect the Server instance. For example, let's say there's a space station in orbit, and Client A adds a module to it. The station is in Server instance, but because it's being interacted on by the client instance, the server instance will update and pull the new station part into the server instance, and then will update all client instances. Another feature of the client Instance would be Time warp. "But you said there's no time warp." This might get confusing. Okay, let's say Client A sends a rocket to Duna. Client A will time warp inside Instance 4, and will not effect any other instance, nor the server instance. When he gets to Duna, and comes out of time warp. Let's say his friend, client B is who he is meeting there. Client B is inside the Server instance, but Client A is not. All client A has to do is sync with Server instance .The Server will detect he is at Duna and pop him in the same spot he was in his own instance into it's own instance. "What if client A decides to time warp again?" They will be kicked out of the server instance and back into Instance 4. That's my idea for how Multiplayer could work. Another feature for these would be that Client A could invite Client B into their own instance and they could do stuff in that, but time warp would be controlled by the host client. So Client A time warps for both themselves and Client B.

So since Making History is out, and I've had some time to tinker around with it. I've gotten some ideas and thoughts that I would like to put out there for the community and Squad to consider. I'll separate my ideas into two categories, patches and future DLC. Alright, so let's get to it: First, the patches: Base game patches/updates: -Spaceplanes and shuttles: I love planes, and I love space shuttles. I know we can make a somewhat shuttle-like craft in KSP Now, but I would like it if Squad added an actual Stock Space Shuttle to the game, maybe even their own version. We have the wings and the fuselage and the engines, but we're missing the EFT and the SRBs to go with it. These are the main two parts I would like. Further more, I think a stock Dreamchaser or some other tiny shuttle would be nice for crew transportation. -New Parts and Part revamps: Since 1.4 and making history, I've found that the 1m and 3m parts don't fit into the new style. They're the old style. I have no doubt that this will be addressed in future patches already, but I would just like to put it out there. As for new parts, I think Squad either forgot or didn't think of doing a Saturn third stage. The current 3 meter parts are not cutting it visually in my opinion. The full tank is too long, and the half tank is too short. I think we need either a new 3m tank, or I would like to see a 3m to 2m part so we can do that tapered engine mount that the actual third stage has. This part could have some tank attached to the top of it so it makes the half tank longer by extension. -Station parts: We're lacking in this department severely in my opinion. The last major station part we got was the science lab I believe. Other than that, we have the 4 Kerbal cabin, the cupola, and maybe the plane parts to make habitable parts of space stations. Other parts have to be fuel tanks, or multiple part jerry rigged pieces. -SLS parts revamp: Now that we have 5m parts, maybe Squad can go back and revamp the SLS, make it actual size. Maybe even add the ability to make the ICPS and the Cargo variant. Making History patches/updates: -Mercury parts and revamp: Mercury LAS/LES, tiny RCS ports, 1.5 stage part, do I need to say more? Alright, I will to clarify my position. We can make a some what Mercury-Atlas rocket, but we're missing the 1.5 stageing part. The part with the two engines that falls away? Yeah, that. Also, RCS thrusters are big on the Mercury, even the solo port one. A tiny rcs thruster would be nice. As for Mercury LAS/LES, I think a new parachute would be in order, a flat inline one, or a revamp of the current tiny parachute. Just the model, not the chute itself. Maybe make it more rounded and add a node on top of it so that the LES can go over the chute? Just an idea. -Gemini and Titan parts: The "Service module" for the gemini is nothing like the real one, I know why it isn't tapered, but still. Also, I think the Titan parts might be a little too small, or Gemini is too big. Gemini's service module is supposed to flare out wide to meet the TItan Rocket isn't it? Just something that been nagging at me. I'm still loving that we can make Gemini though, don't get me wrong. -Saturn V missing parts: I mentioned one thing above, but I'll go ahead and include it here too. Stage III. An actual Stage III part or parts would be great. Also, the S-IVB's thruster pack, that would be good too. 3m avionics ring/probe core. Saturn V style launch clamps. Saturn V crew module LES shroud. Speaking of shrouds, textured shrouds with the black and white checker theme, and the stripes. And could we get a way to make shrouds change sizes at the base and or top? So like, if I put a 2m engine on a 3 meter part, the top of the shroud can be set to 3m, and if I attach a 5m decoupler, the bottom can be set to 5m. Just an idea. -Saturn I parts: First stage, fore mentioned S-IVB, and the engines to go with it. DLC/Update Ideas: Making History Part II - So, we got Saturn V and R7 rocket. Yay! For part II, maybe we could get Mir station parts? Skylab? Soyuz? Please? Making History Part III - After Part II, I think ISS would be the next step. A whole DLC/Update dedicated to the station, kerablizing all the parts for KSP. Making History Part IV - SpaceX Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, ULA Vulkan(Probably soon to be name changed due to copyright issues from what I've heard), the new Russian Rocket Angara, New Glenn rocket parts Forgotten History - A pack dedicated to the brave rockets that never saw the light of day or were abandoned. Saturn Nova, N1, Ares Rocket Family, Jupiter Rocket Family, Space for Rent - A pack dedicated to space station parts and interplanetary habitats Farwell Kerbol - An official Squad Planet pack, featuring one or two new solar systems, and interstellar vehicles to get there. And maybe in add a black hole and make it the center of the game, and have Kerbol orbit it as well as the other solar systems? Multiplayer - I know, I know, I know, stop yelling at your screen. You're going to wake your neighbors. I know the problems with multiplayer. Time warp. Take it out right? Well, now it takes you actual real world months to get anywhere. Part limit, "I'm giffen 'er all she's got capin, she can't take no more!" it a phrase that explains your CPU when you hit 100 parts on screen right? Well, I know these problems exist, and that a new engine would probably be needed in order for them to be overcome, mainly for the part limit, but I still would like to suggest this. "Honey, come meet the neighbors" - AH! Giant Peach skin men! AH! Blue cat kerbals! AH! These gas prices are too high! Okay, I've had my fun. But seriously, different species in KSP. Maybe even make them playable? Asteroids, comets, and meteors, oh my - An update to interstellar debris basically, while adding say maybe comets? Maybe even a locked in one? Haley's Comet anyone? By the way, how many drills does it take to get to the center of a comet? Oh! One more thing for this one, asteroid brake up. I know, probably hard, but why not make it procedural break up? Or maybe the asteroid can shrink during reentry and tiny asteroids spawn next to it? Weather - "Are we tipping over?" - Jeb "Are they tipping over?" - Mission Control. Wind, rain, lightning, thunder! Maybe a tornado or two. ==================================== Well, that's all I can think of for right now. I know it's a lot, but I had a lot on my mind. Feel free to comment, critique, or even expand on the ideas I have given.

Thank you, it worked!

For some reason, my 5m fairing base is larger than 5m, but the fairings themselves still act as if it is 5m. Anyone know the cause?

@Shadowmage Is that the TKS return capsule? Does this mean Proton is in the works to come to SSTUL?

Oh. Could you provide blank engine cluster mounting plates with the ability to change how many attachment points are on said plate? That's one way to get the engines to multiple using ksps own codes so TAC sees them as different engines.

You have 4 clusters so TCA sees 4 engines that need controlling. Build a Saturn one or five with one cluster on the bottom of them. TAC sees that cluster as one engine and does not activate thrust controlling to turn the rocket. And yes there's gimballing on the engines, but I believe, and correct me if I'm wrong, Saturn V lowered thrust to one engine to turn the rocket with the F1s.

Not really a problem, per say, just a... missing feature? I guess you can call it. There's no problems with either mod, they talk to each other great. It's just when you have the engine clustered, so say like.... the Saturn V five F-1s. When you have them on one mount and just cluster then, they act like one engine for TCA. What I'm asking/suggesting is can you make it to where each engine inside the cluster gets TCA controlled. Here's a picture I made, excuse my artistship lol, to represent what I mean.

@Shadowmage I haven't been following this thread for a while, life, but I'm back now. I wanted to ask if there was any chance of TCA integration or if you're already working on it for the grouped engines?

Is the SSTU -ST-GEN - DSP-DOS-T solar panel supposed to be broken? One of the inner panels is rotated about two to four degrees outward while the others stick straight out.

Redownload SSTUL and see if that does anything.

Hmmm. Get MechJeb and see if that shows your TWR.

Did you do anything to the thrust curve?

Your welcome. Yeah, SSTU is an amazing mod. It almost makes other mods worthless... almost lol

No, there is nothing wrong with the ships. They are just made for 1.0.5. Also, many parts have undergone changes in the name and in the part itself. There won't be any ships until SSTU is in full release.

http://www.astronautix.com/engines/rd275.htm Here's some info about the engine, thrust, isp, etc.

1) Well, sticking a box on the side of a rocket isn't always appealing to the eyes, and some people don't play with mechjeb, so it makes deorbiting 3m stages a little hard. Fitting a 2m probe core to a 3m tank with a 3m fairing on top is also kind of hard to achieve without the fairing either being ontop of the probe core and making a giant gap between the fairing and tank, or putting the core on the inside of the fairing where it could get ejected accidently. Also, see Sudragon's response to Avionics Rings. 2) Awesome! 3) Not a Proton engine, the Proton rocket's engines. Preferable the first stage engines. The Proton is Russia's heavy lifter rocket, much more powerful than the Soyuz, and it can deliver stations up into LEO. 4) Then can you add rcs pods to the fuel tank code? I mainly ask for this so I can recreate the Saturn I/V which had 3/2 rcs pods on the second/third stage. 5) Stage recovery is the big thing. It really helps in KSP when you have the mod installed during career mode. Given, it's a task to recover the Saturn V first stage or the SLS's core stage, but if done, it saves a lot of money for you. 6) Yeah, I realize that now.

Nothing wrong with that lol. I like the abbreviation. Anyway you could increase the engine cluster count to 30? I would like to make the MM-S10R/E-1

@JoseEduardo You do realize that the Saturn Nova/C-8 never had more than 8 or 9 F-1s for the main stage right? Unless you're going for the Martin Marietta Nova 1B or 1C, which based off this pack is what you were going for. Picture

It's a common unspoken rule to check the date of the last post before posting a response to a thread. As you can see, this hasn't been updated since 0.21, nearly two years ago, and the last post was July of last year. This thread is clearly dead. @Red Iron Crown Should close this thread, or any of the other mods/admin/staff.

There have been game breaking updates, but no name changes.

Porkjet seems to be throwing all the old stuff out. He started with planes, now he's on to rockets. Wonder what the new Mainsail will look like.