Ihavealamp

Hey everyone, mod author here. Stopped playing KSP a week or so after releasing the last update, apologies for the absence. The launch goal issues were due to me changing the goal parameters, in an effort to be more efficient for future releases - bad on me there. As for including it in the MCE download, malkuth, I'm certainly good with you doing that. If you run across anything that absolutely needs to be changed that's outside of your available workload, just let me know and I'll try to get it cleaned up.

The creators of the mod have done a great job making package creation an easy piece of work. Most of the effort is in trying to figure out how you want it to progress. The Interplanetary, Orbitals and Station packs definitely have recycled mission types - commonalities any space programs would do for each planet (although the Kerbin SOI package is almost entirely unique). Probes, trial and error science (the Kerbal way!), landings, space stations and eventually surface bases. Can those get a bit repetitive for experienced players who have it all under their belt? Possibly, although it does provide a level of "mark off the achievements" as you move through them. To be honest, the real target audience is for newer players - like myself - who were left wanting with the current state of the game not giving much in the way of direction or incremental goals. I think this helps fit the bill in the meantime, although you're completely right here - it's not for everyone! As for the money rewards only, it's very easy to gain science points in the game right now - and players working through these missions will be able to gain science aplenty as they go. Certainly something to think about along the lines of another mission package, though!

Project: Bootstraps Description: Mission Package Series for the Mission Controller Extended mod (Kerbal Space Program) Author: Anthony Pendleton (apendleton AT gmail DOT com) Website: http://ihavealamp.github.io/MC_Bootstraps_Package/ GitHub: https://github.com/ihavealamp/MC_Bootstraps_Package Download: GitHub Download (v0.3.3) Spaceport Download (v0.3.3) Overview: This is a project to create a series of mission packages for the Mission Controller Extended (MC) mod in conjunction with Kerbal Space Program (KSP). The goal is to provide a pathway for new players to learn the game – picking themselves up by their bootstraps – similar to how real life space programs developed. Much of the inspiration for this project came from the NASA and Soviet programs, condensing things where I felt necessary and providing a clean flow. Also be aware that the mission goals are written with a procedural-heavy focus, calling out and requiring each individual step to be met for success. It will not be uncommon to come across missions with 10+ goals. Just a heads up in case that’s not your thing. Scope: The current scope is limited to programs within Kerbal’s sphere of influence (BSP-Kerbal SOI.mpkg), interplanetary programs (BSP-Interplanetary.mpkg), planetary/lunar orbital stations (BSP-Planet Orbitals.mpkg & BSP-Lunar Orbitals.mpkg), and planetary/lunar surface bases (BSP-Planet Bases.mpkg & BSP-Lunar Bases.mpkg). While the initial two mission packages – Kerbin SOI and Interplanetary – focus on incremental progression for fledgling space programs, the Orbitals and Bases mission packages highlight end-goal delivery with much less procedure. Including a high level overview of the programs within each package below. Kerbal SOI, 34 missions -Kerra, 4 missions (Basic launching, orbiting and landing) -Katurn, 7 missions (Orbiting, EVA, rendezvous and docking) -Kastor, 4 missions (Unmanned Mun orbiting, landing and returning) -Kollux, 4 missions (Unmanned Minmus orbiting, landing and returning) -Keres, 8 missions (Manned Mun orbiting, landing and returning) -Kiana, 7 missions (Manned Minmus orbiting, landing and returning) Interplanetary, 34 missions -Kars, 6 missions (Unmanned and manned Duna orbiting, landing and returning) -Kenus, 6 missions (Unmanned and manned Eve orbiting, landing and returning) -Kuno, 4 missions (Unmanned and manned Jool orbiting, landing and returning) -Kesta, 6 missions (Unmanned and manned Dres orbiting, landing and returning) -Kulcan, 6 missions (Unmanned and manned Moho orbiting, landing and returning) -Kluto, 6 missions (Unmanned and manned Eeloo orbiting, landing and returning) Planet Orbitals, 24 missions -Fuel & Crew Support, 3 missions (Location indifferent, repeatable) -Orbital Command Module, 7 missions (All planets) -Orbital Core Modules, 7 missions (All planets, repeatable) -Orbital Auxiliary Modules, 7 missions (All planets, repeatable) Planet Bases, 24 missions -Fuel & Crew Support, 3 missions (Location indifferent, repeatable) -Surface Command Module, 7 missions (All planets) -Surface Core Modules, 7 missions (All planets, repeatable) -Surface Auxiliary Modules, 7 missions (All planets, repeatable) Lunar Orbitals, 30 missions -Fuel & Crew Support, 3 missions (Location indifferent, repeatable) -Orbital Command Module, 9 missions (All moons) -Orbital Core Modules, 9 missions (All moons, repeatable) -Orbital Auxiliary Modules, 9 missions (All moons, repeatable) Lunar Bases, 30 missions -Fuel & Crew Support, 3 missions (Location indifferent, repeatable) -Surface Command Module, 9 missions (All moons) -Surface Core Modules, 9 missions (All moons, repeatable) -Surface Auxiliary Modules, 9 missions (All moons, repeatable) Grand Total, 176 missions Installation/Usage: 1. Make sure you have the latest version of the Mission Controller Extended mod installed: http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/43645-(KSP-22)-Mission-Controller-Extended-(Updated-Nov-6)-(BETA-36) 2. Copy all .mpkg files within the downloaded MC_Bootstraps_Package directory into your GameData\MissionController\Plugins\PluginData\MissionController directory. 3. Launch the game. 4. Open the Mission Controller plugin once you’re at the Space Center. 5. Select one of the “BSP†packages. 6. Select a mission. 7. Enjoy! 8. Feel free to report any issues or submit enhancement requests via GitHub: https://github.com/ihavealamp/MC_Bootstraps_Package/issues/new Future Mission Packages: Looking forward down the line, here are the prospective additions I have down so far. -Interlunatary (same scope as the Interplanetary package, but for all non-Kerbin moons) -K-Plane (based on historical X-Plane program) -Reusable Launch Platform (based on historical shuttle program) -Mining Operations (leverage Kethane mod for both mining and refueling operations) -Survival Mode (require Deadly Re-Entry and IonCross mods, disallow MechJeb mod) -Challenges (large collection from Reddit, YouTube, forums, etc.) -Achievements (major goal accomplishments) Roadmap/Schedule: Short-Term Focus -Test basic functionality for all missions -Fix reported issues Mid-Term Focus -Gather feedback on mission rewards and fine-tune Long-Term Focus -Build additional mission packages