0.90.0

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0.90.0
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Released 12/15/2014
Announcement Kerbal Space Program: Beta Than Ever is Now Available
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← 0.25 1.0 →

Version 0.90.0 was released on December 15th of 2014 (a Monday). Known as "Beta Than Ever", referencing the fact that 0.90.0 is the first beta release.

New

Editor Overhaul (Gizmos)

  • Added offset and rotation gizmos to editors (2 and 3 keys)
  • Added re-root tool to editors (4 key)
  • Gizmo coordinate system can be toggled between absolute and local with the F key.
  • Rotation and offset gizmos can also snap to angles and to a 3D grid.
  • Gizmo snap can be toggled to constrain to an absolute grid or a local one depending on coordinate frame.
  • Holding shift during placement or while gizmos are up will decrease angle snap interval to 5° (from 15°) and grid snap interval (for offset gizmo)
  • WSADQE keys still work to rotate in 90° or 5° (Shift) increments, and are now more consistent with pitch, yaw and roll rotations.

Editor Overhaul (Parts List)

  • Fully overhauled Parts List UI.
  • Added Filters system to allow new methods to find parts, apart from the existing category tabs.
  • Existing categories overhauled into 'By Function' Filter.
  • Split Propulsion category into Engines and Fuel Tanks.
  • Added part filters which list them based on the resources they contain/use, their manufacturers, the modules (functionalities) they implement or their corresponding tier on the technology tree.
  • Custom filters and subcategories can be created and edited for user-made collections of parts.
  • Parts list can be sorted by size, cost, mass and name (default)
  • Subassemblies can be sorted and arranged into custom categories.

Editor Overhaul (General)

  • The VAB and SPH are now based on a single scene.
  • Editor Logic fully overhauled and rewritten using the very reliable KerbalFSM framework used for character animation and many other systems in the game.
  • Most editor Keyboard inputs are now remappable.
  • All Craft files can now be cross-loaded in the VAB and SPH.
  • Crew assignment is now fully persistent during construction, including detached parts.
  • Vastly improved placement logic for angle-snapped parts.
  • Symmetry methods can be toggled between Radial (VAB) or Mirror (SPH) using the [R] Key
  • Radial Symmetry coordinate frame can also be toggled with [F] key.

Upgradeable Space Center Facilities

  • All KSC Facilities can now be upgraded through levels (currently 3 levels implemented for all facilities).
  • Added new models for KSC facilities at each level.
  • KSC Facilities now start at level 1 (in Career Mode), and can be upgraded to top level separately.
  • Upgrading Facilities costs Funds, lots of Funds.
  • Repair Cost of destroyed structures varies depending on facility level. (Higher-Level Facilities are more expensive to repair)

KSC Facility Upgrade Effects

  • Vehicle Assembly Building / Spaceplane Hangar:
    • Increase part count limit
    • Unlock Basic and Custom Action groups
  • Launchpad / Runway:
    • Increase Mass Limit for launched vessels
    • Increase Size Limit for launched vessels
  • Tracking Station
    • Unlock Patched Conics in Map View
    • Unlock Unowned Object Tracking
  • Astronaut Complex:
    • Unlock EVAs off of Kerbin's surface.
    • Increase Active Crew Limit
    • Unlock Flag-Planting during EVA
  • Administration:
    • Increase Active Strategy Limit
    • Increase Strategy Commitment Limit
  • Research And Development:
    • Increase Max Science Cost Limit
    • Unlock part-to-part Fuel Transfer
    • Unlock EVA Surface Sample experiment (requires EVA on Astronaut Complex)
  • Mission Control:
    • Increase Max Active Contract Limit
    • Unlock Flight Planning (Requires Patched Conics in Tracking Station)

Space Center (General)

  • All KSC Facilities in all levels are destructible (except level 1 runway and level 1 launchpad, which are indestructible).
  • Hold Ctrl while Right-Clicking over KSC Facilities to display 'extra' options concerning upgrade levels.
  • Expanded Context Menu for KSC Facilities, to allow upgrading and viewing the current (and next) level stats.
  • Hovering over the Upgrade button on the Facility Context Menu will display stats for the next level.
  • Space Center ground sections and Crawlerway change levels based on level of neighboring facilities.
  • The Flag Pole in front of the Astronaut Complex will change levels based on the average level of all KSC Structures.

Facility Interiors

  • Editor scenery now loads independently of the editor scene.
  • Exterior Scenery (out-the-door view) loads based on current editor Facility (VAB or SPH)
  • The KSC as seen from the editor facilities will change to reflect current level and destruction state of visible facilities outside.
  • Interior Scenery loads based on current editor Facility and Facility Level.
  • Added new 3D interior scenery for Level 1 and 2 Vehicle Assembly Building and Space Plane Hangar
  • Added new 2D interior backdrops for Level 1 and 2 UT of the Astronaut Complex, archives tab in the Research and Development, Mission Control and Administration Facility

Parts (Mk3 Spaceplane Set)

Parts (General)

  • Struts and Fuel Lines now use a common base system called CompoundPart.
  • New CompoundPartModule base class added to provide functionality for parts based on CompoundPart.
  • Added CModuleLinkedMesh CompoundPartModule, handles the mesh objects connecting between both ends of a CompoundPart.
  • Added CModuleStrut, creates a physical Joint between both ends of a CompoundPart
  • Added CModuleFuelLine, creates a fuel re-routing between both ends of a CompoundPart.
  • LandingGear and Rover Wheels 'Invert Steering' option now changes to 'Uninvert Steering' when inverted.
  • Part-to-Part Resource Transfer now possible between more than 2 parts. (In/Out options will push/pull from all other selected parts evenly)

Kerbals

  • Kerbals now have Skills they can develop.
  • Kerbals now gain experience after returning from missions.
  • Kerbal Experience is needed to level up crew skills.
  • Added Scientist Skill. Scientists increase recovery value of collected data, transmission value of uploaded data and the lab boost factor (when manning a lab).
  • Added Engineer Skill. Engineers are able to repair broken parts like Rover Wheels and repack parachutes.
  • Added Pilot Skill. Pilots provide SAS features at various levels. Basic SAS is available as long as at least one pilot is aboard.
  • Crews in the Astronaut Complex can now be sacked (if available) or given up for dead (if missing).

SAS Overhaul

  • SAS is no longer available in any vessel for free. A pilot or an operational SAS-cabable probe core are needed for SAS to be available.
  • Level 0 pilots and basic probes provide basic SAS functionality (kill rotation)
  • Higher level pilots and more advanced probes provide new Autopilot Functions.
  • Added new Autopilot System featuring 8 modes:
    • Stability Assist (Basic SAS)
    • Prograde/Retrograde Hold (Level 1 Required: Automatically orient and maintain attitude towards prograde or retrograde vectors.
    • Radial In/Out, Normal/Antinormal Hold (Level 2 Required): Automatically orient and maintain attitude towards R+, R-, N and AN vectors.
    • Target/Anti-Target Hold (Level 3 Required): Automatically orient and maintain attitude towards the selected target.
    • Maneuver Hold (Level 3 Required): Automatically orient and maintain attitude towards the first upcoming maneuver's burn vector.
  • AP modes respect the current reference frame on the navball (surface, orbit or target).
  • Overhauled the existing ModuleSAS part module so it acts as a SAS provider in any level.
  • Removed ModuleSAS from all parts except probe cores.
  • Tweaked the R&D tech tree progression for all probe cores.
  • Tweaked costs and descriptions for all probe cores.
  • Probe cores set up with progressing levels of SAS service.

New Contracts (Fine Print Mod by Arsonide)

  • Added asteroid redirection contracts.
  • Added surface outpost construction contracts.
  • Added orbital station construction contracts.
  • Added satellite deployment contracts.
  • Added survey contracts at specified locations on the map.
  • Fine Print contracts revised and overhauled with new graphics and to follow Career progression.
  • Fine Print contracts unlock based on KSC Facility level when applicable.
  • Existing contracts also revised to better follow progression of KSC facilities.
  • Existing and new contracts revised to be configurable.

New Biomes

  • Added new Biome Maps to all celestial bodies.
  • Over a hundred new biomes available in total.
  • Added cheat menu option to visualize biomes in map view.

Misc

  • Added a one-page 'Welcome Intro' tutorial module to all newly-started games.
  • Added new Edge Highlight visual effect when hovering over part icons on the staging UI, or when selecting a new root part or choosing a part to transfer crew to.
  • Added new Tooltips for several UI controls in the Editor, R&D, Flight and many other areas.
  • Added new ESA flags.
  • Improved some of the Loading Screen images.
  • Added new Craft Stats app to Editor toolbar, to display ship information like part count, total mass and size.
  • Craft Stats app icon will turn orange if any limit is exceeded for the current editor facility level.
  • Added new sound fx for gizmos and re-root in editors.
  • Added new destruction FX for all new facility models.
  • Added EditorBounds system to define part spawn point, construction boundaries, camera starting position and bounds for each editor interior.

Bug Fixes and Tweaks

  • KSPScenario 'Remove' creation options now work.
  • Added new PreSAS and PostSAS callbacks to vessel API.
  • Revised VAB and SPH camera behaviour so they stay within scenery bounds as best they can.
  • Overhauled time-of-day system for KSC emissive textures. All facilities light up at night. (except ones without lights, like lvl1 runway)
  • Fixed several issues with destructible building persistence.
  • KSC grounds grass shader now uses worldspace UV coords for consistent tiling.
  • KSC grounds grass shader now enforces vertex normals to smooth out the transition between PQS and KSC terrain.
  • Linux version now forces thread locale to 'en'. Solves most issues with installs in foreign locales.
  • Fixed several issues with Undo/Redo (ctrl+Z, ctrl+Y) in the editors.
  • Tweaked sideslip factor in landing gear (was much too strong).
  • Increased Mk55 Engine's ISP and gimbal range.
  • Fixed an issue with part rotation and placement using Mirror symmetry.
  • Fixed issues with symmetrical 'subgroups' after attaching a parent part using symmetry.
  • Re-saved all stock craft so they are fully compatible with this version.
  • Existing craft files from previous versions will require re-saving in the editor before they are allowed to launch in Career Mode, to calculate size data.
  • Crew auto-hire will respect Astronaut Complex crew limit.
Upcoming
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