LurifaxFlux

w....wha? how?.... I never thought people would go this far Who'll be the first user to break the million points mark? However I'll need you to post an f3 shot, and larger since it is barely possible to make out the time on your screenshots.

new personal time record: 21 seconds. x = (4000/t)*(5+n) = 952 points

Sorry, your score is 800 not 900

Your score is: Time: [1/(41*0,5)]*8000 = ca. 390 Kerbals: [(39+1)/4]*390 = ca. 3900 So total = 4293 (calc. made with simplified equation, hence the 3 points of difference) I divided the equation into 2 parts, in order to give an overview of the underlying mechanics, but here is a simplified version: x = (4000/t)*(5+n) Iìll add it to the original post now.

this is an interesting challenge, its basically a drag race. But your design seems a bit too large. I suggest you make a f3 screen mandatory. That way we can see the maximum height and speed at once, so we can verify that it stayed on land and what the max speed was.

This challenge is all about acceleration and speed. The goal is to reach a 10 Km height in as little time as possible, of course this means that acceleration is a key factor. Goals: - Reach 10 Km height (requirement) - Reach it in as little time (t) as possible (+ [1/(t*0,5)]*8000 points (=timepoints (y)) --> 10 seconds = 1600 points / 20 seconds = 800 points / etc. Point over time distribution graph: - Bring n numbers of kerbals (+ [(n+1)/4]*y points) ---> @20 seconds: 0 kerbals = +200 points / 1 kerbal = + 400 points / 2 kerbals = +600 points / etc. ---> @10 seconds: 0 kerbals = +400 points/ 1 kerbal = + 800 points / 2 kerbals = +1200 points / etc. These are the only 2 factors that determine point quantities. Here is the simplified equation: x = (4000/t)*(5+n) This means that you should develop your own strategy in order to achieve a maximum value of points (rather have less time or more kerbins?) Rules: - You must only use stock parts - It is strictly forbidden to use any physics altering mods/cheats/cmds (a.k.a. is must be as the game appears on fresh install without f12) - You are allowed to use mods such as mechjeb to calculate ÃŽâ€v, and other coordinates, but not for steering/autopilot/autostaging. - You may choose any trajectory you like - You can use rockets or airplanes - A screenshot of the rocket is not required, since it would give away your design, but you may if you want. - Since no vehicle screenshots are mandatory, we can only rely on your sincerity, so fly straight and with honour! - In order to measure the time, press f3 as soon as you reach 10Km, heights under 10Km will not be accepted, any height over it will (if you have a screenshot that displays 25 seconds at 9999 meters it will not quality, if you have 27 seconds at 11Km, it will count as 27 seconds) This means that with increasing speeds (=decreasing time) not only your building skills, but also reflexes will be put to the test. Here is an example of a valid screenshot: 23 seconds with 0 kerbals = 695 + 174 = 869 points I will be keeping 3 leaderboards: One for vehicles with 0 kerbals only, one for vehicles with kerbals, one combined. Let the race begin! LEADERBOARD 1: No Kerbals 1) LurifaxFlux - 869p 2) SRV Ron - 740p 3) 4) 5) LEADERBOARD 2: With Kerbals 1) MarvinKitFox - 189333p 2) Mr.Rocket - 4293p 3) SkyRender - 2307p 4) SRV Ron - 1043p 5) AceGamer - 800p LEADERBOARD 3: Mixed 1) MarvinKitFox - 189333p 2) Mr.Rocket - 4293p 3) SkyRender - 2307p 4) SRV Ron - 1043p 5) LurifaxFlux - 869p 6) AceGamer - 800p

Fuk. I really don't want to kill them but being an amateur I doubt I'll be able to recover them, reading all the stuff people wrote here. at 5K Km I'd be consuming way to much fuel to get there in time and slow down. _________ @maltesh:thanks for the tips. I think I might leave them in orbit until I have developed more sophisticated tech, then I'll re-attempt the rescue.

Has anyone done it before? or something similar? If so, how? Well, I've been playing about 1 day now, 24 hours non stop, and I have ended up with 2 pilots in solar orbit between eve and kirbin. I really want to recover them (one has been orbiting for over 6 years now hah) but I can't seem to get close. the closest I got was 5k Km, that is about 0.01% orbit diameter or even less, and that is still a huge distance, way too far to just fly directly towards it, I'd just be thrown out of orbit into nothingness. Also, I haven't "discovered" small docking systems yet, so I have to move the pilot from the dead vessel to the rescue one by means of EVA. (I succeeded in doing this in another rescue mission in orbit around mun). Anyone interested in helping out? One pilot is orbiting the sun