Best way to learn this game?

[Imortalin]

I just started playing and man its deep lol. Anyone have recommendations on best way to learn to play?

[MechBFP]

Play the tutorials.

[The_Mell]

Play tutorials or training missions (or what they are called now).
Then start a science career to avoid being overwhelmed by parts in sandbox or driven mad by funds in (real) career.

[AoD_lexandro]

Scott Manley Videos on you tube. Its how most people learn some basics and techniques.

[Leigh]

Scott Manley for sure, even older ones. You can still apply the techniques even if the game itself has changed over time.

Oh, and blow up a lot. Seriously. Blowing up your ship is a great way to learn how to not blow up your ship.

[dbfletch]

you can also try Das Valdez Kerbal Boot Camp YouTube video series:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sL2C_6Y1GG0&list=PLsEMDuuOSkkdf7jk85-BCBa0lHVeea86U

[Ragequit Inc.]

Originally posted by AoD_lexandro:

Scott Manley Videos on you tube. Its how most people learn some basics and techniques.

Originally posted by lei07:

Scott Manley for sure, even older ones. You can still apply the techniques even if the game itself has changed over time.

Oh, and blow up a lot. Seriously. Blowing up your ship is a great way to learn how to not blow up your ship.

+1

I concur. :)

[doum]

You can also use sandbox to test part and everything (rocket). Just dont rush. Everything will come as you go. And yes, science is a good way to start

[kebabsallad_123]

https://www.youtube.com/user/szyzyg
This is the best way to learn this game!

[Razamanaz]

I tried tutorials but they were taking too long so I just jumped into Career Mode and never looked back. Played on normal difficulty and money was never a problem. The good thing about Career is the missions. Gives you something to aim for and is the real game experience.

Oh yeah, Scott Manley for sure!

[Leigh]

I just want to add to my prior comment. I find just watching a series of Scott's better than watching specific tutorials. He has such a great style that you learn while being entertained.

Sure, look at one of his tutorials for something specific, but for general gameplay, one of his many series I feel are the way to go. Just watch the first few episodes, only continue on if you are getting anything out of it. If not, watch another of his series. I learned so much from his Interstellar Quest series, even though it is based on a heavily modded build the techniques and thought process behind it all works for the base game.

[Mightylink]

Just do it, just get into sandbox mode and start launching stuff. Seems to be the best way I see with most people. And then when you complete your first orbit I'd recommend switching to career mode and learn from there.

[desrtfox071]

Originally posted by Mightylink:

Just do it, just get into sandbox mode and start launching stuff. Seems to be the best way I see with most people. And then when you complete your first orbit I'd recommend switching to career mode and learn from there.

Personally, I think this is better advice than "watch videos" as the *best* way to learn. In any case though, I would suggest making a first soft landing on some other body, Mun maybe, before switching to career mode. (Assuming the OP even wants to play in career mode)

[Patriot03]

Youtube Youtube Youtube. In game tutorials aren't great.

Would also recommend a single mod, which is Kerbal Engineer redux, it calculates and displays your DeltaV so you don't have to sit there and take out a calculator. - Download and referance as needed one of the DeltaV maps which tell you how much Dv is needed to get to a specific place. For instance I would recommend 4000 Dv to get into orbit although it can be done with a little less.

Youtube Videos will teach you all about DeltaV, I would recommend seeking out videos that cover specific topics, many for example will be about orbital mechanics and maneuver nodes, very helpful.



PS: To be clear I think you should jump into the game, and when faced with an issue then go search for a tutorial that covers that specific issue. I've found that's the best way to learn. You can't avoid watching tutorials for getting to Orbit, the Gravity Turn, maneuver nodes, and rendezvous (I don't use the special mode, controls IJKL H and N let you use RCS thrusters easier than the docking mode IMO)

Also if you really want a head start google KSP's useful features that aren't always well known such as being able to activate phy time acceleration at any time, control surface trimming in aircraft, and mouse wheel on maneuver nodes to make fine tune controls.

Also any tutorial that covers all the vehicle assembly controls/features. That's a big one.

[Yuki]

Have a friend!
I am currently helping a friend who gave KSP a second try. Overwhelmed at first he first watched me by steam feature, then went to achieve his own first orbit.
And the moment he realized that speed matters, not altitude...hooked :D

So in general: Dont be shy to ask. Have someone explain it. Even here, or in the steam group chat or...there is even a mod for an inbuild IRC chat somewhere.

[Patriot03]

The first time I actually got to space in this game, I got into an orbit.


A Solar orbit lol... I was just going straight up.