how to install mods

[Macko939]

hello

is there anything like steam workshop where i can subscribe to a mod to have it in game or do i have to change files etc?

and how do I do it?

I want the chatterer mod

@edit

and what was the mod kurtjmac had, so his eve looked really pretty, had like really nice clouds etc?

Edited March 27, 2014 by Macko939

[Seshins]

AFAIK you have to keep re-downloading updated versions of the Mod - installation is easy, you just extract the GameData folder into your KSP directory and click yes to merge the folders.

You may be talking about texture Replacer? Check the Addons and Plugins release thread.

http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/forums/35-Add-on-Releases-and-Projects-Showcase

[Macko939]

thanks man

I downloaded chatterer files and I've pasted them in ksp folder but it doesn't seem to work

do you know if i have to activate it or something?

The current version is .23, right??

[Seshins]

Yup 0.23. Inside the gamedata folder there should be a folder with the chatterer files. You may also need the module manager .dll

[Mr.Rocket]

Did you put them in the gamedata folder,? as that is where most mods go. And also, for a pretty Eve, you may be talking about City Lights and Clouds

And no, you don't have to activate them

[Macko939]

I got the chatterer options (small button on the screen where I can change how frequent it is etc) but it still doesn't play any sounds.

I dont even know whats wrong with it :/

[Seshins]

You need to put the part on the ship, then you will hear the sounds in the background

[Macko939]

where is that device? What category?

[Seshins]

Utility or science

[Seshins]

Bear in mind my version of chatterer is old, but there was a light blue and a black walkie talkie looking device

[Macko939]

Nope I dont have anything like that.

I got the option to change settings and stuff, but no device.

Damn, I wish people who create mods would give us bit more information on how to install them, not only the file and description :/

[Seshins]

select a command pod in the VAB and "launch" it and set the frequency options to max and listen whilst it is on the pad and see if you can hear the effects. Also are you testing on a career save or sandbox?

[Macko939]

career mode

I've noticed that it says in the settings that the mod didnt load any sounds, ill try to reload the game now and see what happens

[Seshins]

hmm you may not see the related parts due to it being career - id load a sandbox just to make sure that the parts are available in the VAB

[Guest]

I just downloaded chatterer. I do not see any models, only a .dll which is the plugin and .ogg which are the sounds and a few .png which are the textures I assume for the UI. No parts. You will probably have to right click on a command pod to open the UI and set up chatterer while on the launch pad. Just a guess. I'll test some more later. Chatterer forum thread is here : http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/25367-0-23-Chatterer-v-0-5-9-2.

Edit : I've always wanted chatterer but just have not got around to it. I tested first with a probe and didn't have any luck. Could have been just because I didn't know what I was looking for. My second try was with a manned command pod, and after launch I heard chatter right off the bat. Also the UI is a green microphone icon that shows up to the left of the navball as seen here :

Good luck!

edit edit : also, after reading some more through the posts, I must ask if your are familiar with zip files and are unpacking them in the right place? If not, I'll show you the easiest way to do this if you like. Module manager is only needed for certain mods that must change large amounts of .cfg files as far as I know. I usually do this myself because I'm old and stubborn, I don't want anything messing with my KSP install but me. Module manager is not needed in this case. Also, be careful with using texture replacers. If you have a newer computer with good specs and a good video card, go for it. But I have found that my old laptop just doesn't like them. I get serious lag with to many high-res textures.

Edited March 28, 2014 by Otis