hellblazer Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 (edited) I used to use parachutes for all my ships (except planes) but now I think a powered decent and landing is more rewarding. Maybe you should get a % boost on science or funds for the extra difficulty. What do you think? Edited February 3, 2015 by hellblazer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyRender Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I think you're speaking crazy speak. Just because powered landings can be fun doesn't mean that you should have to do them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rakaydos Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 There are only 4 rocky bodies it is possible to do a parachute landing on. All other bodies REQUIRE powered landings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regex Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Nope.jpg . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynak Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Wat?@ dev > null. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Accelerando Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 "X feature of the game isn't as challenging as Y feature, let's make another thread about forcing others to use or not use a feature because I like it better"I'll pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aragosnat Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Not in the least bit of cheating. Saves fuel, can help keep the craft in one piece more or less, and can be a nice way to get a pan-o-rama view of the surrounding area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusTurbo Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Parachutes come with their own challenges, like determining how many is enough. Also, once we have reentry heat, landing on atmospheric bodies won't be as easy as simply deploying chutes. But even in the current game, I would say no, they are definitely not cheating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdFred Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Only girls use parachutes!(It's a joke in light of the thread that got closed!)I use parachutes like I use hand lotion....Wait that's not right.I use parachutes all the time. Wait no...Yes I use parachutes!- - - Updated - - -Not in the least bit of cheating. Saves fuel, can help keep the craft in one piece more or less, and can be a nice way to get a pan-o-rama view of the surrounding area.Plus, if chutes are good enough for Apollo 11.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZedNova Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I'd like to know where you got that sick DOF effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas988 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Parachutes? Why on earth would that be cheating? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Iron Crown Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Absolutely not. They are simple, reliable technology used by real space programs. I do powered landings sometimes, too, and they are a bit more satisfying as there is more skill involved, but I would never think less of a player for using chutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xavven Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I can't tell if the OP is actually serious, or if s/he is using sarcasm to make a point since there have been a few threads lately about "is part clipping cheating?" and what not.So, if you're serious, then no, using parachutes is not anywhere close to cheating. It's a staple of both manned and unmanned space exploration. The landing of the rover Curiosity is an example of one of the most complicated and difficult landings in space history, and it used a parachute for part of its decent. You want to tell me that those engineers are dirty cheaters? http://ceoas.oregonstate.edu/features/marslanding/MarsCuriosityLandingSequence.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellblazer Posted February 3, 2015 Author Share Posted February 3, 2015 I'd like to know where you got that sick DOF effect.Courtesy of post production using Photoshop.http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/107892-KSP-Wallpaper-Factory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoSlash27 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 No. (10Char)Best,-Slashy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgey Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Why is everything in this game considered cheating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellblazer Posted February 3, 2015 Author Share Posted February 3, 2015 I can't tell if the OP is actually serious, or if s/he is using sarcasm to make a point since there have been a few threads lately about "is part clipping cheating?" and what not.So, if you're serious, then no, using parachutes is not anywhere close to cheating. It's a staple of both manned and unmanned space exploration. The landing of the rover Curiosity is an example of one of the most complicated and difficult landings in space history, and it used a parachute for part of its decent. You want to tell me that those engineers are dirty cheaters? http://ceoas.oregonstate.edu/features/marslanding/MarsCuriosityLandingSequence.jpgDo they have nuclear powered engines? Can they create fire in space? Can they send astronauts for years in deep space? simply noI was just saying that this game gives us the ability to do things that aren't possible...yet. And as a game its supposed to be challenging and "I" find parachutes a cheap way of doing things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDCWolf Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 (edited) Speaking from a realism perspective, when landing on other bodies (with atmosphere HURR DURR) you don't want the chute to land all over your probe, probably covering the solar panels, so you cut the chutes high enough, perform a divert maneuver if necessary and then land propulsively. Parachute-landing-probes do not have solar panels on them and/or the parachute falling on top of them present no risk whatsoever. In KSP, parachutes disappear magically so they aren't a threat, we also have no wind so they can't get accidentally deployed by it converting our probes into a kite buggy.You could also consider cheating the fact that IRL there's a limit of how much parachutes you can actually use on a certain area, that doesn't exist in ksp (you can clip a lot of parachutes on the same place).Editit actually surprises me how "the best possible community on the internet" can't discuss this kind of topic without looking like a religious group. There's actual place for serious discussion on the topic, even if we have to manipulate the words in the OP a bit to see it. Edited February 3, 2015 by PDCWolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovus Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 New thread titles for February:Are wings cheating?Are probe cores cheating?Are SRBs cheating?Are rocket engines cheating? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenfire32 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Ha.Hahaha.HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartwo Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 New thread titles for February:Are wings cheating?Are probe cores cheating?Are SRBs cheating?Are rocket engines cheating?Is SAS cheating? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Iron Crown Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Why is everything in this game considered cheating.Playing KSP is cheating. To go to space one should really spend a lifetime studying, becoming a pilot or mission specialist, training, doing PR, and being luckier than everyone else with the same plan. Just sitting at a computer pressing the spacebar and going to space is easymode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCanadianVendingMachine Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Playing KSP is cheating. To go to space one should really spend a lifetime studying, becoming a pilot or mission specialist, training, doing PR, and being luckier than everyone else with the same plan. Just sitting at a computer pressing the spacebar and going to space is easymode.10/10Would vote best moderator.I voted yes, because I thought this was a troll threadNow I regret my decision Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xavven Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Do they have nuclear powered engines? Can they create fire in space? Can they send astronauts for years in deep space? simply noI was just saying that this game gives us the ability to do things that aren't possible...yet. And as a game its supposed to be challenging and "I" find parachutes a cheap way of doing things.Well, you don't have to use them if you want the extra personal challenge. Since you pulled the, "well KSP is a game, not RL" card, I'll give you an in-game argument instead: it's a mechanic that's in the game that the devs clearly intend the player to use, so it couldn't possibly be cheating. It's in the tutorial even. I don't think your argument has much of a leg to stand on."...luckily the ship is equipped with a parachute, never leave home without a parachute, now would be a good time to activate it,"On a side note, the comma splicing in the tutorial text is driving me nuts!- - - Updated - - -Is SAS cheating?Are solar panels cheating? NASA can't send astronauts for years in deep space, so it must be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flixxbeatz Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Is SAS cheating?UP NEXT:Is RCS cheating? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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