Every Launch Counts: An Adventure/Slog in KSP Realism

[chicknblender]

My latest series of missions is an obsessive attempt to stay as close to realism as possible. The rules are:

1. No take-backs, no erasies. If it leaves the launch pad, it counts. The only exception is KSP crashing/glitching.

2. Maximum realism. Realism Overhaul and associated mods are mandatory.

3. In the name of realism, there are no 3rd-person camera views. Hullcams are used instead. In the rare instance that something literally can't be done from the cams, 3rd-person views are allowed -- but only briefly, and not to assist with piloting.

Special thanks to RedAV8R, NathanKell, ferram4, and all those modders that are in some way involved with Realism Overhaul!

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Launch 1!

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[acc]

Very nice. Maybe think about doin this as videos too, if your computer performance alows it. I definetly would watch it.

[Fox62]

I really like this. Especially because you legitimately appear to be learning from past mistakes, unlike a lot of other KSP players. *glances angrily at nearby mirror.*

[chicknblender]

I appreciate the kind words, fellas.

@acc: I am considering including some videos, but I am worried that the amount of time necessary for editing will slow me down too much. I can only dedicate at most 1-2 hours per day for KSP. But would you settle for some gifs here and there?

@Fox62: You may want to see these next launches before you conclude that.

Launch 8

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Edited September 18, 2014 by chicknblender
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[acc]

Yeah, some gifs are a good middle way

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Launch 13: Humiliation!

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Launch 14: Equatorial Comsat Network

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Launch 15: Polar Comsat Network

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Animation of comsat network: http://www.gfycat.com/LikelyDelayedIbizanhound

[Dat_Spacewaffle]

this is a nice change from what we usually get, its like that one guy who did the whole career mode in .22 or something with nothing but the Spaceplane hanger, only the main difference is your using the VAB and no 3rd person mode.