Indicate Kerbal specialisation with a badge in IVA thumbnails

[simonh]

I have launched a 3-Kerbal capsule into orbit and am nearing a satellite that needs repairs. I need to EVA my Engineer to do the work, but wait, which one is the Engineer?

Should I exit to the space centre, go to the astronaut complex, identify the engineers, go back to the tracking station, take control of the flight again and EVA my Engineer?

No, I just check which one has the 'Engineer' badge displayed on their IVA thumbnail. Why badges? So much nicer than an 'Engineer' or 'Pilot' subtitle, and the badges could be used elsewhere, such as in the Astronaut Complex not to replace the text label but to supplement it.

Secondary suggestion - I have a space station with a capsule docked. How can I tell which Kerbal is in which module? With KAS instaleld it's not a problem because the right-click menu lists them along with access to their inventory, but in stock KSP this is an annoying problem. The context menu for a module really should indicate which Kerbals are inside it.

Simon Hibbs

[SebLavK]

I'm not entirely sure about whether you can tell the specialisation when a kerbal is in EVA.

However, by clicking on the hatch of a habitable module, you get a list of the kerbals in that module (and you can also transfer them between modules).

[simonh]

I'm not entirely sure about whether you can tell the specialisation when a kerbal is in EVA.

However, by clicking on the hatch of a habitable module, you get a list of the kerbals in that module (and you can also transfer them between modules).

Thanks handy, thanks for the tip. I'll check it out. My main request still stands though. When EVAâ€â€ing a Kerbal my main concern is usually their specialism and we EVA them from the thumbnails.

Simon Hibbs

[Starwhip]

I don't think there is any way to tell which role a Kerbal has without going to the Tracking Station or into the game configs.

I agree with the badge idea, but personally I'd like different suit colors, a prefix/suffix identifier, or simply an extra text field under the portrait which says what they are.

[amorymeltzer]

You don't need to go through all of that hassle y'all. In the map mode, if you click on the little Kerbal icon near the vessel info, it will report the crew onboard, as well as their traits and skill levels.

OR, you should use DMagi'c EXCELLENT Portrait Stats modlet. It does everything you (and I) wanted. Seriously, just look at it. Go download it right now, I'll wait.

Edited June 23, 2015 by amorymeltzer
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[tutike2000]

Portrait Stats modlet.

This. It's tiny, unobtrusive, and immensely useful. Ought to be stock.