what about this squad :D

[Dewm]

We need these graphics XD

(side note.. that's of a recent launch of a U.S. "classified payload")

Edited August 30, 2013 by Dewm

[regex]

That's pretty cool, but I like the unique look of KSP. Let's keep it unique.

[Sapphire]

Unfortunately it probably won't ever happen. You look around the forums, and so many people have trouble running the game how it is. Sure, it'll get optimized, but I doubt it'll change significantly, and new features added will bog down performance too. This game is meant to run on toasters, and photorealistic games don't run on toasters.

This has been your daily killjoy announcement.

[Dewm]

That's pretty cool, but I like the unique look of KSP. Let's keep it unique.

No need to defend the game here, not only was I being sarcastic (because that is a real pic)

But honestly it looks exactly like KSP, (just a HD version) orange tanks... shoot they even have struts XD

[SolarLiner]

Oh, a Delta IV ! I like the exhaust btw !

[Joshington]

I like how the ships NASA makes even look like KSP ships.

Or is it the other way around...

[SkyRender]

KSP's stock parts often do draw inspiration from actual US and Russian rocket design, so it's not that surprising that a real-world rocket looks like something you can build in KSP.

[regex]

No need to defend the game here, not only was I being sarcastic (because that is a real pic)

But honestly it looks exactly like KSP, (just a HD version) orange tanks... shoot they even have struts XD

That wasn't a "fanboi" response, that was genuine.

[Naten]

BlazingAngel665 is working on the Delta IV, and I think D4 Heavy, for the United Launch Alliance mod. So, we can has some Delta IVs to make the game look better

Try Universe Replacer, too. That'll get you the graphics you want.

[PDCWolf]

The shock diamonds and better, volumetric smoke would be a good addition though.

[Rarity]

The problem with KSP right now is processor bound. For like 85% of current users, if KSP suddenly got double res textures or something, the performance difference won't be noticeable. Not to say it performs terrific in the graphics department either, but it wouldn't be the first area of optimization I'd go for...

[Motokid600]

Some more optional eye candy would be nice. More smoke effects, dust kicking up on landings, rover trails, condensation clouds and other mach effects.

[SolarLiner]

it looks exactly like KSP, (just a HD version) orange tanks... shoot they even have struts XD

And sigged !

[Dewm]

The problem with KSP right now is processor bound. For like 85% of current users, if KSP suddenly got double res textures or something, the performance difference won't be noticeable. Not to say it performs terrific in the graphics department either, but it wouldn't be the first area of optimization I'd go for...

haha this wasn't even supposed to be about graphics, I just thought it was an awesome shot, and I added in some "sarcastic comedy"... or so I thought..

But since everyone wants to talk about graphics.. it WOULD be nice to have some more particle effects.. something to look at.

and for those who can't run it.. just have a slider option.. or a "on and off"... easy nuff.

[Dooz]

That Rocket Looks Very Kerbal

[halbert5150]

Anybody else see this posted on imgur. Most of the comments were KSP related. My favorite...

Go Jeb GO!

[Kinglet]

So you want to make the game even more laggy and incompatible just for the sake of having good graphics? No, thanks.

[Dewm]

So you want to make the game even more laggy and incompatible just for the sake of having good graphics? No, thanks.

You sir.. should go back and actually read the thread, and the multiple times I said "I WAS BEING SARCASTIC!!!!!!"

Sarcasm is "a sharp, bitter, or cutting expression or remark;

I would LOVE for KSP to have these graphics.. but anyone with an IQ over 5 would know this game/engine just couldn't handle it..

So just enjoy the picture, and next time read before you type.

[Clouds]

But honestly it looks exactly like KSP, (just a HD version) orange tanks... shoot they even have struts XD

They even have the small gray tank below the orange tank to prevent overheating!

[razark]

They even have the small gray tank below the orange tank to prevent overheating!

But they're using some sort of mod. If you look up at the top, you'll see they have some sort of short orange tanks.

[sojourner]

They should know better than to waste delta-V on those nose cones.

[oggylt]

They should know better than to waste delta-V on those nose cones.

ha you got me I bet they use FAR or some other realistic aerodynamics mod though.. --,

[Motokid600]

So you want to make the game even more laggy and incompatible just for the sake of having good graphics? No, thanks.

Thing is...its the physics calculations for each part that is so demanding on the CPU. Graphical effects would be something for a gpu to calculate, no? Because as it stands for me I see no difference in performance with settings maxed or on low. The big ones are the scatter density and physics calculation time. The others..nothing. Now I understand that not everyone has a top of the line gpu, but those of us who do it'd be nice to see some extra eye candy.

So basically I'm asking... Would extra graphical effects be CPU demanding or gpu? Because ill tell ya my 670 is very bored with this game.