Base Layout getting a tad rediculous.

[mattinoz]

From the Twitch TV of exploding building it seems the new admin building is just sort of thrown it at the back of the base.

Contracts building was thrown in thick of the heavy machinery zone.

Both these buildings are for dealing and wheeling with the non-existent population of Kerbal and right in the thick of the action and crash zone.

To me building layout just becoming nonsensical?

Science and Staff buildings to me should be in each others position as well.

When we get to build up our own base do we get to place the objects ourselves to make a reasonable layout.

[thereaverofdarkness]

I think perhaps when they are done making new buildings, they will go through a revamp phase at some point and redesign the KSC layout from scratch. There is no reason to expect them to do this yet, as they haven't finished deciding what buildings will go in it.

[sam445]

Constructing buildings in dangerous zones seems like a very kerbal-ish thing to do.

[Tw1]

I disagree. From the twitch thing, it seemed to be lined up with the crew center to ensure there is still a line of sight into the flag. The contracts building is actually Mission Control, and I assume its set up so they can watch launches.

There are some flaws, and it is a bit close to where explosions might happen, but it isn't nonsensical. I think they've done a reasonable job.

Technically, none of the buildings really need to be close to each other, (unless you're counting the runway and launchpad as buildings). Being close does have the advantage of making KSC easier to explore, makes for interesting plane and rover challenges.

But, If I was to set things up, I'd probably move things about a bit.

[dryer_lint]

Most of the buildings make sense, except for the Admin Building. Instead of putting it in one of the existing, empty hexagon areas (there's a perfect one right between the R&D and Astronaut Complex!) they just plopped it in the back like you said. And that pool... it doesn't fit in at all, stands out WAY too much. Also, a parking lot, even though there's no roads leading out of the KSC?

[mattinoz]

Sure there is a nice order to everything with the hex grid.

Admittedly it is like most of the Industrial clients will deal with, admin functions are just wedged in to whatever space can be found regardless of reason.

Then down the track they realize they have office staff in hard hat area, the right staff aren't talking and it's not going to end well.

Maybe that is why the base irks me - to much like real clients.