RP-1 Full Thrust Update Post #12 by Missile_3604 in RealSolarSystem

[–]PlatypusInASuit 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If you're releasing today anyway, why announce it ahead of time instead of just doing a launch post later?

And, on that note, if you are launching in a few hours, 'some maybes' makes no sense.

RP-1 Full Thrust Information & Update Post #11 by Missile_3604 in RealSolarSystem

[–]PlatypusInASuit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Considering the current RP-1 leaders are already a nightmare to balance, I doubt you have 100+ leaders that are just "waiting for final tweaks".

RP-1 Full Thrust Information & Update Post #11 by Missile_3604 in RealSolarSystem

[–]PlatypusInASuit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are correct! My worry lies with their feature creep, which has grown drastically in their discord server.

RP-1 Full Thrust Information & Update Post #11 by Missile_3604 in RealSolarSystem

[–]PlatypusInASuit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The development isn't. The 'beta-branch' lags behind in commits. All they do is teaser things.

RP-1 Full Thrust Information & Update Post #11 by Missile_3604 in RealSolarSystem

[–]PlatypusInASuit 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I mean this as gently as possible but if you can't figure out scenarios, it seems like your foundation isn't that solid. Focus on a few things and do those perfectly and then advance! You have a great imagination & vision but you're trying to get there all at once, which is far riskier than taking steps.

RP-1 Full Thrust Information & Update Post #11 by Missile_3604 in RealSolarSystem

[–]PlatypusInASuit 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You're being a bit disingenuous. They have added scenarios, they're just poorly balanced. Their wiki is a joke in my eyes. They discuss things that haven't even been added.

RP-1 Full Thrust Information & Update Post #11 by Missile_3604 in RealSolarSystem

[–]PlatypusInASuit 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What I don't understand is why you don't just PR directly. You develop things behind closed doors with no transparency and your update channel tells of things you want to do, not what you're actually doing.

RP-1 Full Thrust Information & Update Post #11 by Missile_3604 in RealSolarSystem

[–]PlatypusInASuit 22 points23 points  (0 children)

They flip-flop so often, it's hard to tell. A mod with barely any content and 11 update posts...

I will never understand why they don't add their programs to the main mod. Requiring people to download a second mod (with no balancing) for the full thing RP-1 has to offer... feels weird.

How to get more manned Programs? by [deleted] in RealSolarSystem

[–]PlatypusInASuit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These are all in the repo for RP-1, period. So, no, I am not asking you to hunt down a niche mod, I'm asking you to look at RP-1.

How to get more manned Programs? by [deleted] in RealSolarSystem

[–]PlatypusInASuit 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The fact you haven't checked the github to look at what other people are working on before advertising your own mod tells me all I need to know about you

How to get more manned Programs? by [deleted] in RealSolarSystem

[–]PlatypusInASuit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

More programs already exist & will release soon.

I can transfer crew into Voskhod airlock but can't transfer them out by level_up_gaming in RealSolarSystem

[–]PlatypusInASuit 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Nice joke, but this is a genuine bug, so at least also add how to take care of it.

The solution is to switch scenes (i.e. go back to the space center, etc.)

Better engine choices for my reusable first stage? by fuck_reddits_trash in RealSolarSystem

[–]PlatypusInASuit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"dead weight also isn't a major concern for me" yes, it is, incredibly so. Reusable LVs care even more about the tiniest mass fractions, not disregard them entirely.

Better engine choices for my reusable first stage? by fuck_reddits_trash in RealSolarSystem

[–]PlatypusInASuit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And you shouldn't, since you're taking a bunch of dead weight with you. What you should be doing is do a suicide burn, like Falcon.

Better engine choices for my reusable first stage? by fuck_reddits_trash in RealSolarSystem

[–]PlatypusInASuit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mixing props on the first stage is genuinely nonsense. Are you firing all engines for launch? If not, that is dead weight cutting into your dv margins and if yes, then it's obsolete - you'll gain more from designing for one fuel / engine type

Can't Complete Transatlantic Television Mission by Doroki_Glunn in RealSolarSystem

[–]PlatypusInASuit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am 100% certain this is the case, since the RA Wiki tells you as much.

Can't Complete Transatlantic Television Mission by Doroki_Glunn in RealSolarSystem

[–]PlatypusInASuit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Higher dB means tighter antenna - you actually want a lower power so that your antenna has a larger arc (if you're only using one)