Return of the (Kerbal) -- What is it you loved most about KSP1

[Fizzlebop Smith]

(Most) of us can agree that KSP1 was an amazing game. It captivated a generation of people and propelled them into STEM related fields. I have seen all kinds of weird and wonderful things across the many forum posts. These are the things that make us laugh, clap, face palm or what have you.

This is not a thread to bash the crap out of KSP2 in the features it lacks or is needing tweaked. Let us raise our voices in positivity to celebrate what we each consider to be a hallmark of the KSP title. Mod functionality can make the cake. Over the years a great deal of content has been made possible through these mods, and it is only natural many of us will have had many hours of fun utilizing some of this *extended* type of content. 

Again, this is a thread of positivity. No harassment of another's post, bashing features others like, bashing KSP2... or general negativity in any way.

As overlap from stories reveal various contents and features, we all *ache* fore, perhaps we may find acknowledgement from the powers that be about how much demand certain things may have.

I will Start....

One of my absolute favorite aspect regarding KSP1 is the stats "Courage" & "Stupidity" 
If removal of these two stats was an approach to limit offense to certain peoples of the community. I suggest altering it to Brazen-ness or some other suitably synonymous vernacular.

This In my opinion does a wonderful job of illustrating just how these little green men have conquered the cosmos on so many computers across the globe. I weigh these factors every single time i launch a mission and select a roster. When making decisions about chow crazy I am going to behave ...THESE state are what help decide that ultimate end.

There was a point when i first discovered contract packs, and i was having the most difficult time completing a series of missions related to rendezvous. I was watching a ton of videos and having a blast in general with everything.. despite being unable to actually dock with another vessel.  When it came time to something or another with the specifics a little fuzzy at the moment... I was a good 800 meters from the single launch lab it had send up.

I would never have attempted to cruise that entire distance in EVA without both those stats being maxed. Kelma Kerman was a boss. The lab started out as a tiny little spec barely highlighted. It was super tense moment as i juggled time warp back and forth with a tiny bit of corrective thrust to keep the NAV ball where i needed it.

Ultimately i have become much better at navigating with only the NAV ball and can complete this type of maneuver without sweaty palms and pounding pulse.. but there was a time.

Man i get little adrenaline spikes just remember thinking i was gonna miss the Lab by more than a couple meters, but something to do with the TW juggle was distorting where things appeared.


BRING BACK - Krazy Kerbals


 

[Flush Foot]

Just now, Fizzlebop Smith said:

BRING BACK - Krazy Kerbals

All braves, no brains?

[Fizzlebop Smith]

Well.. there are other things I miss so very much.

 

Missions. 

I know there are still missions, but I miss the *variety* introduced with contract configurator.

Considering most of the advanced feature content in store for KSP2 was (at least loosely) inspired by the many many mods of KSP1...

I am hoping this lovely gem eventually finds its way into the game.

There were some aspects of missions thay could grow repetitive, but every real science endeavor requires multiple reading under various conditions. Repeatability being a foundation of science.

 

I miss being able to decline missions, and *choose* which mission paths appeal to me.

Even if they developers release regular mission packs... these will be the same missions you get EVERY single playthrough.

(I am wondering if this is future micro transactional path?)

Many will rail and say that will never happen.. but our development team no longer makes the decision.

The primary goal of every corporate projects is to monetize and over monetize.

I agree that KSP1 missions had some areas that could be significantly improved upon..  however, Ia hoping with every once of being.. that there is eventually and infinite mission loop for gameplay sake.

 

This would really be all I need tontide me over until the end of the road map.

Bring Back - Science Triggering Missions to Collect more Science

Edited April 15, 2024 by Fizzlebop Smith

[Kerbal01]

it was a functioning game I bought for 10 bucks a decade ago