Upgrading to 0.22

[psyper]

When I brought and downloaded KSP it was about a month before 0.22 came out - as such I had enough time to get a lot of progression in the game and not enough time to get 'bored' and wanted new challenges such as Career Mode. I therefore, decided to stick with the older version and carry on building my space stations and moon bases.

I'm now looking at 0.22 and thinking of doing a fresh install and playing in sandbox mode and was wondering if I can 'port my save game over? All of the mods I use have now upgraded to 0.22 and a fresh install of the game with my current save file would improve the game somewhat (I'm looking at you, lander legs!)

Also I'm not afraid of doing some persistence file editing if it needs doing!

[700NitroXpress]

You just update and it keeps your save data from the previous version.

[DrMonte]

They say 0.23 is near.

[700NitroXpress]

They say 0.23 is near.

I say, I really really really hope that's true!

[psyper]

You just update and it keeps your save data from the previous version.

Thank-you - will I need to upgrade the mods too - or should I remove them all before upgrading and then add the new versions back?

Or would a fresh install and move the save folder over be better?

[numerobis]

I would recommend a fresh install and moving the save folder; lots of crashes come from updating in place.

[Taki117]

Thank-you - will I need to upgrade the mods too - or should I remove them all before upgrading and then add the new versions back?

Or would a fresh install and move the save folder over be better?

Personally, I would just copy your ship files (So you don't have to redesign them) and then do a fresh install, then install your mods.

[frizzank]

Wait for .23, copy your save folder, do a fresh install, install the latest mods. Many are going to update for .23 as well. This will give you the least amount of trouble.

[psyper]

Just did a fresh install, copied my save file over and installed all the mods. Loaded it up, went to my minmus base and watched as everything went crazy - one base launched itself in to orbit along with 4 kerbals - what a heck of a ride they must've had, my kethane miner dropped to the floor drilling all the way and my storage tank tipped over.

I'm guessing the new landing legs are at fault here - they appear to be down on all the bases. How do I set them in the down position in the .sfs? also would that all I'll need to do as I'm not sure why my base launched itself in the air as its legs were retracted when I saved! (or is that also the cause)

[psyper]

Jeb has just got word from KSC. We have the blueprints for the new lander legs and these changes can be done by a competent engineer - if none are available then Bob will do. Repairs will involve launching all landers and docking with the space station in low minmus orbit - making the upgrades and then returning them back to the surface (as a ground repair can cause significant damage).

Jeb awaiting for transmission ...