General question about the mods

[gilflo]

I updated KSP to 1.4.1 a few month ago but some of my mods from 1.3.1 where not updated . then I wait, hoping KSP will stabilize and now we have 1.4.5. I downloaded it but mods are not following, it's to quick!

My question is:

Will the mods updated to 1.4.5 run on 1.4.x and will the mod updated to 1.4.1 run on 1.4.x ?

I ask this question because the game is updating so fast that the models have not enough time to follow.....

and where to find KSP 1.4.3?

[swjr-swis]

If you play with mods, the single most useful tip anyone can give you:

Never update an existing installation of KSP, not even for a 'minor' patch. Instead, create a separate folder for every new version of KSP you wish to try, and run it from there. You can install (updated) mods in that other folder, and copy saves and craft files to it. This way, your older version(s) will remain unchanged, your saves and crafts will be safe, and you can continue playing older and presumably more mod-complete versions while you wait for mods to catch up to the newer version.

The only exception to this may be if you only play pure stock in a Steam install and don't care what happens with your saves or craft files, and don't have to worry about compatible mods. Then by all means, keep just the one install in the Steam download location. In any other circumstance: copy and use the folder elsewhere - you'll save yourself a lot of headaches.

 

[gilflo]

Thankj's, that's what I usually do, create a new version and copy saved and craft files.

[4x4cheesecake]

2 hours ago, gilflo said:

Will the mods updated to 1.4.5 run on 1.4.x and will the mod updated to 1.4.1 run on 1.4.x ?

Some of them will, some won't. There are a few mods that are version locked (like kopernicus), some mods having troubles to run especially on 1.4.4. (like Kerbal Konstructs) and some mods will not have any problems at all. Always check the OP of the mod release thread in the forum, usually it is mentioned if there are any issues with specific versions.

2 hours ago, gilflo said:

where to find KSP 1.4.3?

If you bought the game on steam, you can choose to install 1.4.3 through the 'BETAS' option. Right click on KSP in your game library -> properties -> BETAS.

I don't know about the KSP store or GoG.

[swjr-swis]

4 hours ago, gilflo said:

Will the mods updated to 1.4.5 run on 1.4.x and will the mod updated to 1.4.1 run on 1.4.x ?

I forgot to reply to this part. This needs two separate answers, neither of which is guaranteed to be true because it depends on the mods and the changes made in patches.

will the mod updated to 1.4.1 run on 1.4.x: generally, yes, but check the mod release details to make sure before you try this, and check if there are any specific instructions. If there is no update from the mod author, you are always free to test it yourself and if you think it works, to report it in the thread for others to know. But until the mod author says so, you do so at your own risk.

Will the mods updated to 1.4.5 run on 1.4.x: they may, but most mod authors advise very strongly against using mods in older version of KSP than the one they were compiled for, even if it's minor patches. The rule of thumb is that if a recompile was deemed necessary, some change was found/made that could cause errors or incompatibilities if you use it in the older KSP. If you try use them, you risk trouble and mod authors will not be inclined to help with it.

Edited August 9, 2018 by swjr-swis
adapted wording

[Snark]

Moving to Add-on Discussions, since this is mainly about mods.