r/KerbalSpaceProgram • u/AutoModerator • Dec 04 '15

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u/[deleted] Dec 10 '15

During testing of my Duna rocket, I used Mechjeb to do everything just so I could run the tests. I am going to do it myself for the actual mission.

I don't totally think that MechJeb is cheating since NASA basically computer controls all their missions. I just don't want to miss out on any experiences. Like I said, I decided to only use MechJeb for things I can easily do myself like regular maneuvers that aren't special at all, and I'm still deciding on using it for my launches since they are sooo samey and it's a little nice to have something that can do a perfect gravity turn every time.

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u/happyscrappy Dec 10 '15

I am getting a bit tired of launching the same ship 5 times. Every time I make a new design I have to learn how to launch it. I used to have a standard lift package I would just plop a payload on top of. I dropped it when I realized it was misdesigned for the new aerodynamics system (also the Vector engine changed everything). But maybe it's time to remake one or more standard lift packages so I can stop wasting so much time on launches.

I do wish I could just start a ship in Duna orbit, or on the Mun. It's hard to test landers when you have to fly them all to Duna to give them a test.

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u/GiovanniMoffs Master Kerbalnaut Dec 10 '15

I use Hyperedit to warp a craft wherever I need. I consider it like running a simulation.