Playing without stock?

[Taki117]

So, I've been toying with this idea for a while now, and with the number of mods out there is it possible to play the game without any stock parts at all?

[Capt. Hunt]

almost certainly, there's some huge parts packs out there that contain nearly everything you need.

[SpacedCowboy]

Go for it! I'd love to see the results. It would kind of be like turning the game inside-out!

[aeTIos]

Pretty sure you're gonna miss at least some of the parts. Especially the NERVA and the mk1/ 1-2 command pods.

[Capt. Hunt]

granted, if you just went with one mod pack, like FASA, you'd probably be missing stuff, but there are mods out there for just about everything, even the NERVA Rockets and the command pods.

[Taki117]

I already have a list of mods I would like to use Including (But not limited to) FASA, KSPX, NovaPunch, KWRocketry, B9, HGR, and a bunch of other plugin mods. I was thinking about deleteing everything except the Fuel lines, unless somebody knows a mod that either has them, or a way around using them.

In order to pull this off would I only need to delete the Squad parts folder, Or delete just the part configs?

Edited February 3, 2014 by Taki117
another thought

[Orionkermin]

I think just the configs will work. Good luck, this sounds cool!

[Taki117]

I think just the configs will work. Good luck, this sounds cool!

If I can get my gaming computer up and running I will definitely start this up and post mission reports.

[Nuke]

this is known in mod circles as a "total conversion". usually there is some focus such as to make a game in another scifi universe, or to make a game with a particular theme or gameplay style.

there is a lot of potential in ksp for this kinda thing.

[Captain Sierra]

So, I've been toying with this idea for a while now, and with the number of mods out there is it possible to play the game without any stock parts at all?

Yes. KOSMOS even has fuel lines, so it's entirely possible.

KW has EVERYTHING you could need for launch vehicles, KOSMOS, laggy as it is, gives you your solar panels (NFP is a good alternative for panels and ion thrust).

Novapunch and AEIS give you virtually everything you need.

WAY WAY back when, I actually did this as a challenge called Stockless Space program, where you had to do seemingly mundane missions without stock parts at all, not on the launcher, landing equipment, NOTHING.

this is known in mod circles as a "total conversion". usually there is some focus such as to make a game in another scifi universe, or to make a game with a particular theme or gameplay style.

there is a lot of potential in ksp for this kinda thing.

This gives me the idea of making a restock mod to completely replace the stock part library and totally change up the art style. I wonder what kind of things would be doable like that?

[jwenting]

given that you need the space center, Kerbin, etc. etc., no you can't play without the stock game

[Bloodbunny]

Who says you need Kerbin? There are already add on planets, I'm sure a new KSC could be made.. maybe a KSC in the style of Coruscant, and replace all the planets with Star Wars ones..the possibilities are endless given enough time, coding ability, and imagination.

Back in .20, my stock parts folder was down to something like 15 parts, so yeah its definitely doable.

[Nuke]

the only thing i haven't seen yet is alternate space centers. but im sure modders will figure it out eventually.

[Taki117]

Does anyone know where I can get fuel lines that are not stock?

[Roxette]

Does anyone know where I can get fuel lines that are not stock?

There is a fuel line in the Kosmos pack but be aware that like the stock part, fuel will only flow in one direction, but there is no clear marking on the fuel line. For my use, I just edited the .tga texture file and put some arrows on it to avoid the inevitable confusion problems

[Taki117]

There is a fuel line in the Kosmos pack but be aware that like the stock part, fuel will only flow in one direction, but there is no clear marking on the fuel line. For my use, I just edited the .tga texture file and put some arrows on it to avoid the inevitable confusion problems

Thanks for that. I'm compiling a list of mods I will be using. The list so far:

FASA

B9

KW

AIES

NOVAPUNCH

HOME GROWN ROCKET PARTS

ALCOR

ACTIVE TEXTURE REDUCTION

TAC LIFE SUPPORT

TAC FUEL BALANCER

CREW MANIFEST

MECHJEB

REMOTE TECH

DEADLY REENTRY

KSP INTERSTELLAR

KETHANE

RASTERPROPMNITOR

REALCHUTE

APOLLO CREW CAPSULE

REMOTECH

LACK LUSTER LABS

RSS

KIDS

FAR

Clouds/citylights

(If anybody has any suggestions feel free to tell me)

[Kerba Fett]

Should be easy enough to test. I keep a directory in my KSP root for removed mods so that if I want them back I can just move them back to the gamedata directory. It would be pretty easy to do that with the squad folder and see how long it takes you to start wishing for something from the stock inventory.

What about launch clamps though? Is that something any mod makers have bothered with?

[Taki117]

Should be easy enough to test. I keep a directory in my KSP root for removed mods so that if I want them back I can just move them back to the gamedata directory. It would be pretty easy to do that with the squad folder and see how long it takes you to start wishing for something from the stock inventory.

What about launch clamps though? Is that something any mod makers have bothered with?

FASA has clams and towers, should be interesting.

[Taki117]

Thanks to my computer mucking up my save I am so doing this! (Hopefully I can get by without much science)

[Ascension Islander]

There may be a few parts that you won't find elsewhere. The science lab comes to mind.

[Orionkermin]

I think I've seen a mod that adds some extra science, mostly for rovers. It could help out, I'll see if I can find it later when I have some time.

[Captain Sierra]

There's also DMagic Orbital Science and a station science mod (currently using stock models with MODEL{}).

[Taki117]

It's going surprisingly well despite not having a whole lot of science options. (I still have the crew report, EVA and Surface sample, plus whatever else mods give)

Mission Reports.

Does anyone have a Module Manager to integrate KOSMOS into the tech tree? Pretty sure it's the only one that has solar panels and the fuel line. (Possibly the two parts I will miss most if KOSMOS doesn't have them)

EDIT: NVM I found one!

Edited February 11, 2014 by Taki117

[Orionkermin]

http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/64336-0-23-Panda-Jager-Laboratories-Parts-Pack

Here's the mod I was talking about if you're interested. He's apparently go mini versions of the science jr and goo too

[Taki117]

http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/64336-0-23-Panda-Jager-Laboratories-Parts-Pack

Here's the mod I was talking about if you're interested. He's apparently go mini versions of the science jr and goo too

I'm pushing my RAM limit as is, (Had to delete Kethane and a couple of others that were redundant) but I will certainly keep it in mind. I'm thinking about changing the node that you get the KSP Interstellar science lab to the Stock one so that I have a node.