[1.0.2] NovaPunch 2.09. - May 6th - 1.0 Compatibility Update

[djphllps]

Is there any kind of estimate as to when this is going to be updated to work with .25 or maybe a patch someone can point me towards?

[Tiberion]

We'll see what I get done later on today (after I sleep and do all the other things)

[NathanKell]

We choose to sleep, and do the other things...

[wasmic]

We choose to sleep, and do the other things...

I thought of that exact thing earlier today, but didn't post it. Have some +rep.

[Tiberion]

Yeah, when its 4AM random things are likely to get typed, heh.

So, I have fixed the following parts (converted away from rescaleFactor to regular MODEL/scale)

0.625m SRB and PAM

SLS Liquid Booster

SAS Modules

SRB nosecones (both kinds)

Fairing noses, half noses, walls and half walls

1.25m Launch Escape tower

I went through the rest of the parts and didn't see any more affected. If I am missing some let me know ASAP. There are other parts with rescale active, but they aren't bugged for now.

Also I am inclined to leave all the entryCosts as-is since money isn't an issue usually, and they were all pretty close to stock.

Barring any issues, I'll finish up the agencies tweaks and have the update out tomorrow.

[Tiberion]

Ran out of time; I found that the Matriarch was also out of scale. I also took the time to finish implementing the M50 engine again - it's a 2.5m engine slightly more powerful than Mainsail for now, we can visit balance again after some testing.

Tested out the crafts and re-saved the broken ones. Agency icons implemented, so should be able to pack and release it tomorrow, early afternoon hopefully.

[Tiberion]

NovaPunch 2.07 is now available on KerbalStuff (dropbox mirror uploading)

Only new addition isn't really new; the M50 has returned from early retirement. No tank butt (you're welcome Nathan )

Changelog for 2.07

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Updated part scaling on several parts broken by the fix in KSP 0.25

Added new images for the Contract Agencies. Thanks to several individuals who submitted them.

Reworked and added the M50 Rocket Engine as a heavy-lifting 2.5m rocket engine.

As always, find bugs or balance issues. Especially check out how unlocking parts in career more feels with the new difficulties in place.

[Noio]

Hooray! I didn't realize how addicted I was to the flexibility this pack provides until I tried to play without it. Thanks for donating your time and energy.

[NathanKell]

THANK YOU indeed!

[biohazard15]

At last, my quest of updating all my GameData for 0.25 is completed! Thank you

Okay, on M50 - with these stats, I find it kinda redundant. It's basically 4x800 with another model (minor differences doesn't count). Sure, tank-butt haters would rejoice, but they're minority (thank God).

My proposal is to make it head of 2.5m tier - 2000-2100 thrust and low Isp.

Although, it could be used in designs like this one:

(Shown with SLS-125, due to lack of proper adapters - which probably could be made by a custom TweakScale config)

Edited October 16, 2014 by biohazard15

[jimmyjack]

At last, my quest of updating all my GameData for 0.25 is completed! Thank you

ME 2 can't wait to get this loaded up!!!

[Prismatech]

Little wich a textureplace (not reduce) that the Little Pink Pig tanks recolour a link or other help are nice.

[biohazard15]

Little wich a textureplace (not reduce) that the Little Pink Pig tanks recolour a link or other help are nice.

Can you repeat that in English?

[CardBoardBoxProcessor]

haha seeing all these old engines brings back memories. the M50 is the model it originally used to figure out modelling enginesand made my merline engine. after lots of practise and evolution of my methods KOSMOS has swell engines. Glad these are back.

[Tiberion]

Yeah can definitely tweak the M50s stats, was way last minute config-wise.

I think it also needs better sounds and FX - I used the FX from the big NASA engine and it sounds way too... polite.

[xXIndestructibleEVAXx]

Hey, I'm trying to decide whether to get this or KW, and I've used KW before but not this, so I don't know what it offers. Could somebody give me a run-down on what this provides so I can decide?

Edit: I looked at the OP, and saw a pod with a "heat shield" does this work with Deadly Reentry? Is there TAC life support compatibilty? Am I asking too many questions? (thats a joke)

Edited October 18, 2014 by xXIndestructibleEVAXx

[slumpie]

Get both, simple.

[jrandom]

Or rather, get both, then spend a few days carefully removing parts you don't want to reduce VAB clutter.

[xXIndestructibleEVAXx]

Can't, I've placed a limit on myself, only one large part mod. Otherwise I'd get carried away adding mods. Plus, I just asked what this mod has to offer.

Edit: Like, what does this mod have that KW doesn't?

[slumpie]

Did you already look at all the pics in the imgur album in the first post?

They don't show everything though.

[biohazard15]

Yeah, most people who tries both KW and NP usually end up using them both - because they don't overlap too much.

Sadly, there is no DRE compatibility for NP pods. I've tried to make a config, but it's kinda hard to make a proper one for Odin and its landing legs.

Edit: Like, what does this mod have that KW doesn't?

- Low-profile engines

- Several pods (with service modules)

- A set of segmented SRBs in several sizes

- Inline NERVAs (2 sizes)

- Big structural adapters (like 3.75 to 7x1.25 - perfect for cluster launches)

Edited October 18, 2014 by biohazard15

[xXIndestructibleEVAXx]

Yeah, most people who tries both KW and NP usually end up using them both - because they don't overlap too much.

Sadly, there is no DRE compatibility for NP pods. I've tried to make a config, but it's kinda hard to make a proper one for Odin and its landing legs.

What about TACLS?

[biohazard15]

What about TACLS?

Never used that myself. If TACLS automatically adds its resources to pods, like Snacks mod, then it will support NP pods.

[xXIndestructibleEVAXx]

Hmm... I'll go ask over there. Thanks though, I'm starting to lean towards this, but I would STILL like to know about what this mod has to offer. And yes, I have looke dat the pictures in the OP.

[biohazard15]

Hmm... I'll go ask over there. Thanks though, I'm starting to lean towards this, but I would STILL like to know about what this mod has to offer. And yes, I have looke dat the pictures in the OP.

Man, just download it and see for yourself