How To Be A Successful Modder! (Explained With Pictures!)

[NASI Director]

So, you want to be a successful modder, huh? Join the big leagues?

Oh, yes! I would love to!

Well, you're going to need to listen to my very command. But first, are a successful modder already?

Choose: Yes! No!

So you chose to keep reading? Good for you.

So... Now what?

Now I show you, young grasshopper.

First, you're going to need a a folder that you can store files in and access in a flash.

For example, use mine. The folder I use is highlighted:

Ignore all the other icons, please.

Is that all? Am I done? Am I successful modder now?

*cough cough* Not yet. Anyways, congrats!

On what?

For your first step in becoming a successful modder!

Yay!

Yay! Now you need some organization. Take mine for example again. You can sort it out with mod versions, KSP versions (like me), or whatever else suits your fancy.

I've never modded so much back in .17-.21 that mods needed their own folder.

All right, now what? Am I done?

Settle down! Not yet, you still need some mods to fill that folder!

Like what?

Well, personally, I have several, but let's take the TAC Part Lister mod.

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It shows you the number of parts, weight, and cost while in the VAB (Click the picture for the link). If you're on Google Chrome, drag and drop the .zip file into the folder that you made for it, kind of like these. If you're on IE (for some reason), then just save it to the aforementioned folder.

That's a lot of instructions. I'm not sure I can follow them all right now.

Being a pro at stuff takes dedications and comprehension skills, so keep reading.

Fine.

Don't 'fine' me.

I'll 'fine' whomever I want!

Anyways, the .zip file is in the folder, so when you extract the contents they'll be placed directly into the folder you made for that mod so you don't have to move it anywhere except the KSP main folder when you apply them to the game. Like this:

Too many open windows!

Is that it? Am I done now?

Yes, grasshopper, you are now done, and are on the path to modding glory!

Finally! I thought you would never shut up!

You're not a modding pro yet, you still have a long way to go. But now you are on the right path. Congratulations.

Edited December 7, 2013 by NASI Director

[Guest]

This is pr0 work OP. Well done!