Howdy!

[Zorgoth1]

After lurking for about a month, I figured it was time to register and ask some question. I guess I could sum up my KSP experience thus far as "it's not the rocket sciences that's so hard, it's the orbital mechanics that'll kill you".

[Taki117]

Tru dat! But seriously, if you can get to orbit you're half way to anywhere (Literally check the dV map if you don't believe me)

[rgriffith26]

Welcome, Zorgoth1! I'm glad to see another shadow joining us for all the fun!

Tru dat! But seriously, if you can get to orbit you're half way to anywhere (Literally check the dV map if you don't believe me)

What is this deltaV I keep hearing about? Do you know of a good article to read about it more?

[Specialist290]

Welcome to the forums! Feel free to ask questions about any specific aspects of the game you're having trouble with. I also maintain a little list of tutorials called the Drawing Board (linked conveniently in my signature) that you might find useful as you progress.

Hope this helps!

EDIT: While I'm here...

What is this deltaV I keep hearing about? Do you know of a good article to read about it more?

Many moons ago, I would have typed out a long spiel explaining this myself. Nowadays, I can instead link you to

Welcome, Zorgoth1! I'm glad to see another shadow joining us for all the fun! What is this deltaV I keep hearing about? Do you know of a good article to read about it more?

'>this site which explains it in pretty good detail in the context of KSP itself. You may also find these three articles on the Atomic Rockets site to be helpful in explaining why delta-v is important, and how you can use the "Rocket equation" to your advantage in designing your spacecraft. Edited June 6, 2014 by Specialist290

[Claw]

Welcome to the forums!

Sometimes trying to understand orbital mechanics makes me feel like I'm spinning in circles.