[sandworm101]

Been playing since first linux biulds. Love the game. Hate the developer. Too much politics. Too many mind games. Too many unaddressed bugs. Would jump at any similar game, something more based on physics, if run by anyone else.

[B1FF_PSUVM]

Do you know of Orbiter: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orbiter_(simulator)

Orbiter vs Kerbal, etc.: http://www.thespacereview.com/article/3091/1

(Via XKCD, note title text: https://xkcd.com/1244/ - nice slingshots too )

[sandworm101]

Orbiter imho is more about flying than operating a space program. Flying is nice, but I am much more a fan of coordinating a mission between multiple craft.

I can live with the cartoon nature, but I do not appreciate "features" as window dressing for poor coding. The way KSP handles memory (loads everything 24/7) is ridiculous and necessitates many silly compromises. And don't get me started on how they handle "heat" and aerodynamics.

[52-6F-62]

I couldn't get that into Orbiter. If there was more comprehensive building it would be a bit more fun. It's closer to a flight sim than to Kerbal.

But reading that second article makes me think I'm using a drastically outdated version— and I haven't pursued the user-made add-ons. There goes some of my coming weekend... looks like I'll be giving it another shot.