catman1776 Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 (edited) Hello everyone! I am a new player after having the game for about... four days? It might be longer. I looked into the Space Program. And the Space Program has looked into me. (Best Reference ever?)Anyways. Four days ago I bought the game from the website. Provided me with entertainment even though the only successful landing I've had so far is testing my Munar Lander. On Kerbin. And it was barely successful. Right. So... Hello!Also: What's with people making corporations and such? Not complaining just very curious :I Edited November 16, 2013 by catman1776 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austin4050 Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Hello, and welcome!! For your first question, the "corporations" are a group of people (duh) and most of them make mods for the game, or something along those lines. Also don't worry about you kerbin landing, it took me a while to ever get off the launch pad... Just give it time! I wish you luck in the future and welcome to the forums again! Have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman1776 Posted November 16, 2013 Author Share Posted November 16, 2013 I hope you're right about getting landed. I might be stuck forming an empire on Kerbin if my bad luck keeps up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xacktar Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Welcome to the game!There are quite a few tutorials around to help you get started, googling Scott Manly is a great first step to getting the hang of rocketry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodSirMortimer Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Welcome to the game and the forums, enjoy your stay. You'll get moving eventually, even if it is just sideways or in spirals. Eventually, you'll get to doing things like this!http://imgur.com/EkdjblpEven if you probably shouldn't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman1776 Posted November 16, 2013 Author Share Posted November 16, 2013 Welcome to the game and the forums, enjoy your stay. You'll get moving eventually, even if it is just sideways or in spirals. Eventually, you'll get to doing things like this!http://imgur.com/EkdjblpEven if you probably shouldn'tThat looks fantastic. I must have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodSirMortimer Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Haha, ask and you shall recieve!https://www.dropbox.com/s/3tv1kclxly1gxve/Exxon%20Valdez.craftAs a warning, it's 507 parts off the launchpad. I'm not sure how that compares to most regular craft, but it's the highest part count I've done in a single craft and you might have framerate issues at launch. Also, once the purple light goes green and you can launch, the craft sort of "bounces" around a bit. As such, it is prone to blowing up before launch. I'd just recommend relaunching and hoping it doesn't blow up.It's meant to be a space station and refuelling platform. It is computer controlled with 2 hitch-hiker storage units for kerbal passengers. It carries 2 orange tanks worth of fuel, as well as some RCS fuel. Both times I've launched it I've had to refuel it once it got into orbit, as I've had to use that fuel getting it up there. It has 2 free docking ports, 2 extendable solar panels and various other bits and piecesIt's difficult to fly but it can get into orbit. If you have trouble try sending me a PM and I'll see if I can help.Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavenX13 Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 It's difficult to fly but it can get into orbit. <-- jaw drops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirrobert Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Welcome. As abit of practice on things, I'd suggest looking up Scott Manley on Youtube. He has tuturials on everything you can think of in KSP (and more).Also some mods could help you. Mechjeb is an autopilot with tons of usefull information the stock game doesn't give you, such as deltaV. DeltaV can be translated directly to distance. You need 4500m/s deltaV to get into orbit around Kerbin for example.Also: let mechjeb do a landing on Minmus for you (start with minmus instead of the Mun. Lower gravity makes it easier), observe, and than try to replicate it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodSirMortimer Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 <-- jaw dropsHere's the end result:http://imgur.com/U220w4E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indo Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Hey at least youve completed a successful mission and landing! I can't wait for that accomplishment! =D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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