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'''This list is not an official road-map for KSP.''' It is maintained by the community, and has no direct relation to what may or may not be included in the final product. Already implemented features can be found in the [[version history]].
 
'''This list is not an official road-map for KSP.''' It is maintained by the community, and has no direct relation to what may or may not be included in the final product. Already implemented features can be found in the [[version history]].
  
== Future Releases/Features ==
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== Future features ==
 
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The entries on the list are not a commitment, and the developer team is not under any obligation to implement them all. These features may be pushed back or implemented on another way then suggested here.
 
The entries on the list are not a commitment, and the developer team is not under any obligation to implement them all. These features may be pushed back or implemented on another way then suggested here.
  
=== Flight Operations ===
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=== Flight operations ===
  
 
* <span style = "background:#FFEE44">Repairing: Ability to repair certain things</span>{{cn}}
 
* <span style = "background:#FFEE44">Repairing: Ability to repair certain things</span>{{cn}}
  
* <span style = "background:#FFEE44">Enhanced [[IVA]]s</span>: Moving and <span style = "background:#FFEE44">interacting</span> inside of the craft<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/2byga4/im_the_producer_of_kerbal_space_program_ama_about/cja8jxl]</ref>
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* <span style = "background:#FFEE44">Enhanced [[IVA]]s</span>: Moving and <span style = "background:#FFEE44">interacting</span> inside of the craft<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/2byga4/im_the_producer_of_kerbal_space_program_ama_about/cja8jxl Answer] from Maxmaps in his AMA</ref>
  
 
* Crew tasks: Have the crew take charge of controlling the craft (provided they can handle it){{cn}}
 
* Crew tasks: Have the crew take charge of controlling the craft (provided they can handle it){{cn}}
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* <span style = "background:#42C0FB">[[Administration Facility]]</span><ref>“[http://kerbaldevteam.tumblr.com/post/93259026294/devnote-tuesdays-the-administrative-edition Devnote Tuesdays: The Administrative Edition]” on the dev blog released July 29<sup>th</sup></ref><ref>“[http://kerbaldevteam.tumblr.com/post/93921364819/devnote-tuesdays-the-development-of-0-25-has-started Devnote Tuesdays: The “Development of 0.25 Has Started” Edition]” on the dev blog released August 5<sup>th</sup></ref><ref name="025plans">[http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/content/302-The-0-25-Plan The 0.25 Plan]</ref><ref name="025waitingroom">[http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/94061-The-0-25-Waiting-Room-now-boarding-passengers-heading-to-Hypetown The 0.25 Waiting Room, now boarding passengers heading to Hypetown]</ref>
 
* <span style = "background:#42C0FB">[[Administration Facility]]</span><ref>“[http://kerbaldevteam.tumblr.com/post/93259026294/devnote-tuesdays-the-administrative-edition Devnote Tuesdays: The Administrative Edition]” on the dev blog released July 29<sup>th</sup></ref><ref>“[http://kerbaldevteam.tumblr.com/post/93921364819/devnote-tuesdays-the-development-of-0-25-has-started Devnote Tuesdays: The “Development of 0.25 Has Started” Edition]” on the dev blog released August 5<sup>th</sup></ref><ref name="025plans">[http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/content/302-The-0-25-Plan The 0.25 Plan]</ref><ref name="025waitingroom">[http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/94061-The-0-25-Waiting-Room-now-boarding-passengers-heading-to-Hypetown The 0.25 Waiting Room, now boarding passengers heading to Hypetown]</ref>
  
=== Spacecraft Construction ===
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=== Spacecraft construction ===
  
 
* Exploded view: A schematic visualization of the craft, allowing for greater control over the craft's functionality{{cn}}
 
* Exploded view: A schematic visualization of the craft, allowing for greater control over the craft's functionality{{cn}}
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* Stack extensions: <span style = "background:#FFEE44">Fairings</span> and solid-booster fuel plugs{{cn}}
 
* Stack extensions: <span style = "background:#FFEE44">Fairings</span> and solid-booster fuel plugs{{cn}}
  
* <span style = "background:#FFEE44">Spacecraft stats: Total weight, loaded resources (per stage?)</span><ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/2byga4/im_the_producer_of_kerbal_space_program_ama_about/cja72er]</ref>
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* <span style = "background:#FFEE44">Spacecraft stats: Total weight, loaded resources (per stage?)</span><ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/2byga4/im_the_producer_of_kerbal_space_program_ama_about/cja72er Answer] from Maxmaps in his AMA</ref>
  
 
* More parts for moon bases and space stations{{cn}}
 
* More parts for moon bases and space stations{{cn}}
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* <span style = "background:#42C0FB">Spaceplane part overhaul: Integration of certain SpacePlane+ mk2 parts as well as redesigned mk1</span> and mk3 parts<ref name="025plans"/><ref name="025waitingroom"/><ref>[http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/90743-Here-s-Something-Hugo-Made Here's Something Hugo Made]</ref>
 
* <span style = "background:#42C0FB">Spaceplane part overhaul: Integration of certain SpacePlane+ mk2 parts as well as redesigned mk1</span> and mk3 parts<ref name="025plans"/><ref name="025waitingroom"/><ref>[http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/90743-Here-s-Something-Hugo-Made Here's Something Hugo Made]</ref>
  
=== Celestial Bodies ===
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=== Celestial bodies ===
  
 
* 3 additional gas planets (<span style = "background:#FFEE44">[[Jool]]</span> being the only currently available, <span style = "background:#00FF00">[[gas planet 2]]</span> and [[gas planet 3]]), moons and an <span style = "background:#FFEE44">asteroid belt</span><ref name="blog1802" /><ref>[http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/showthread.php/16723-UNOFFICIAL-FANMADE-0-17-Discussion-Thread-2?p=235429&viewfull=1#post235429 &#91;UNOFFICIAL/FANMADE&#93; 0.17 Discussion Thread 2]</ref><ref>“[http://www.twitch.tv/ksptv/b/501587795?t=19m40s KSP-TV: Squadcast, back and later than ever!]” interview of HarvesteR by Maxmaps (19:40)</ref>
 
* 3 additional gas planets (<span style = "background:#FFEE44">[[Jool]]</span> being the only currently available, <span style = "background:#00FF00">[[gas planet 2]]</span> and [[gas planet 3]]), moons and an <span style = "background:#FFEE44">asteroid belt</span><ref name="blog1802" /><ref>[http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/showthread.php/16723-UNOFFICIAL-FANMADE-0-17-Discussion-Thread-2?p=235429&viewfull=1#post235429 &#91;UNOFFICIAL/FANMADE&#93; 0.17 Discussion Thread 2]</ref><ref>“[http://www.twitch.tv/ksptv/b/501587795?t=19m40s KSP-TV: Squadcast, back and later than ever!]” interview of HarvesteR by Maxmaps (19:40)</ref>
 
** The dwarf planet [[Eeloo]] would become a [[moon]] of the [[gas planet 2]].<ref>[http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/29807-Planet-Ideas-And-Names-For-The-Future-Of28-Kerbal-Space-Program?p=447959&viewfull=1#post447959 Post in the forum] by NovaSilisko</ref>
 
** The dwarf planet [[Eeloo]] would become a [[moon]] of the [[gas planet 2]].<ref>[http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/29807-Planet-Ideas-And-Names-For-The-Future-Of28-Kerbal-Space-Program?p=447959&viewfull=1#post447959 Post in the forum] by NovaSilisko</ref>
* Maxmaps has gone on record with claiming new planets are, "a big maybe."<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/2byga4/im_the_producer_of_kerbal_space_program_ama_about/cja7sep]</ref>
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* Maxmaps has gone on record with claiming new planets are, "a big maybe."<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/2byga4/im_the_producer_of_kerbal_space_program_ama_about/cja7sep Answer] from Maxmaps in his AMA</ref>
  
=== Physics & Dynamics ===
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=== Physics & dynamics ===
  
 
* Wind & turbulence conditions{{cn}}
 
* Wind & turbulence conditions{{cn}}
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* New lighting system with better shadows{{cn}}
 
* New lighting system with better shadows{{cn}}
  
* Better aerodynamics<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/2byga4/im_the_producer_of_kerbal_space_program_ama_about/cja66gp]</ref>
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* Better aerodynamics<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/2byga4/im_the_producer_of_kerbal_space_program_ama_about/cja66gp Answer] from Maxmaps in his AMA</ref>
  
 
* Re-entry heat or damage <ref>"[http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/showthread.php/36863 What not to suggest?]"</ref>
 
* Re-entry heat or damage <ref>"[http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/showthread.php/36863 What not to suggest?]"</ref>
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* Fixed fuel flow and changing maximum thrust depending on surrounding atmospheric pressure (at the moment the fuel flow is changing and the maximum thrust available is fixed)<ref>“[http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/showthread.php/26107-Isp-doesn-t-work-right?p=327805&viewfull=1#post327805 Isp doesn't work right]” in the forums (Answer by C7)</ref>
 
* Fixed fuel flow and changing maximum thrust depending on surrounding atmospheric pressure (at the moment the fuel flow is changing and the maximum thrust available is fixed)<ref>“[http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/showthread.php/26107-Isp-doesn-t-work-right?p=327805&viewfull=1#post327805 Isp doesn't work right]” in the forums (Answer by C7)</ref>
  
* Life-support systems (presently not confirmed, but has been considered for future inclusion)<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/2byga4/im_the_producer_of_kerbal_space_program_ama_about/cjaatbg]</ref>
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* Life-support systems (presently not confirmed, but has been considered for future inclusion)<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/2byga4/im_the_producer_of_kerbal_space_program_ama_about/cjaatbg Answer] from Maxmaps in his AMA</ref>
  
=== Scenery & Graphics ===
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=== Scenery & graphics ===
  
 
[[File:Explosion.jpg|thumbnail|The new explosion effect]]
 
[[File:Explosion.jpg|thumbnail|The new explosion effect]]
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* <span style = "background:#42C0FB">Space center facilities can be destroyed by crash-landing onto them, and fixing them will cost money</span><ref name="Destructible Buildings">“[http://kerbaldevteam.tumblr.com/post/98507547514/whats-the-secret-feature What’s the secret feature?]” on the dev blog on Sep 27<sup>th</sup></ref><ref>[http://www.twitch.tv/ksptv/c/5189717 KSP0.25 Secret Feature, Destructable buildings!] Squadcast by Maxmaps</ref>
 
* <span style = "background:#42C0FB">Space center facilities can be destroyed by crash-landing onto them, and fixing them will cost money</span><ref name="Destructible Buildings">“[http://kerbaldevteam.tumblr.com/post/98507547514/whats-the-secret-feature What’s the secret feature?]” on the dev blog on Sep 27<sup>th</sup></ref><ref>[http://www.twitch.tv/ksptv/c/5189717 KSP0.25 Secret Feature, Destructable buildings!] Squadcast by Maxmaps</ref>
  
* Female Kerbals <ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/2byga4/im_the_producer_of_kerbal_space_program_ama_about/cja6kbt]</ref>
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* Female Kerbals <ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/2byga4/im_the_producer_of_kerbal_space_program_ama_about/cja6kbt Answer] from Maxmaps in his AMA</ref>
  
 
=== Audio ===
 
=== Audio ===
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* <span style = "background:#42C0FB">More and better sound effects</span><ref name="025plans"/>
 
* <span style = "background:#42C0FB">More and better sound effects</span><ref name="025plans"/>
  
=== Game & Engine ===
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=== Game & engine ===
  
 
* OSC data interface: Connectivity with external applications{{cn}}
 
* OSC data interface: Connectivity with external applications{{cn}}
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* Expansion packs/DLCs (different from updates, will be purchased separately and include features distinct from the original game's main idea)<ref>[http://kerbaldevteam.tumblr.com/post/47730955705/ Expansions blog post]</ref>
 
* Expansion packs/DLCs (different from updates, will be purchased separately and include features distinct from the original game's main idea)<ref>[http://kerbaldevteam.tumblr.com/post/47730955705/ Expansions blog post]</ref>
  
* [More] Merchandise <ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/2byga4/im_the_producer_of_kerbal_space_program_ama_about/cjaamm9]</ref>
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* [More] Merchandise <ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/2byga4/im_the_producer_of_kerbal_space_program_ama_about/cjaamm9 Answer] from Maxmaps in his AMA</ref>
  
== Not Planned Or Presently Shelved ==
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== Not planned or shelved ==
 
The following features has either confirmed or suggested to not be in the official game, or have otherwise been paused or shelved due to scope changes or other considerations.
 
The following features has either confirmed or suggested to not be in the official game, or have otherwise been paused or shelved due to scope changes or other considerations.
* <span style = "background:#FF5555; color:#FFFFFF">Steam achievements</span><ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/2byga4/im_the_producer_of_kerbal_space_program_ama_about/cjaarta]</ref>
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* <span style = "background:#FF5555; color:#FFFFFF">Steam achievements</span><ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/2byga4/im_the_producer_of_kerbal_space_program_ama_about/cjaarta Answer] from Maxmaps in his AMA</ref>
  
* <span style = "background:#FF5555; color:#FFFFFF">Competitor/rival space agencies</span><ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/2byga4/im_the_producer_of_kerbal_space_program_ama_about/cja8z0q]</ref>
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* <span style = "background:#FF5555; color:#FFFFFF">Competitor/rival space agencies</span><ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/2byga4/im_the_producer_of_kerbal_space_program_ama_about/cja8z0q Answer] from Maxmaps in his AMA</ref>
  
 
* <span style = "background:#FF5555; color:#FFFFFF">Autopilot systems</span>{{cn}}
 
* <span style = "background:#FF5555; color:#FFFFFF">Autopilot systems</span>{{cn}}
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* <span style = "background:#FF5555; color:#FFFFFF">Mining parts for gathering resources beyond current scope</span> (On hiatus until a better method can be found)<ref>http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/61997-Article-KerbalKon-Announcements?p=844430#post844430</ref>
 
* <span style = "background:#FF5555; color:#FFFFFF">Mining parts for gathering resources beyond current scope</span> (On hiatus until a better method can be found)<ref>http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/61997-Article-KerbalKon-Announcements?p=844430#post844430</ref>
  
* <span style = "background:#FF5555; color:#FFFFFF">Resources beyond present scope</span> (Fuel, Oxygen, Electricity, etc.)<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/2byga4/im_the_producer_of_kerbal_space_program_ama_about/cja7615]</ref>
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* <span style = "background:#FF5555; color:#FFFFFF">Resources beyond present scope</span> (Fuel, Oxygen, Electricity, etc.)<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/2byga4/im_the_producer_of_kerbal_space_program_ama_about/cja7615 Answer] from Maxmaps in his AMA</ref>
  
 
== Web Services ==
 
== Web Services ==

Revision as of 23:51, 27 September 2014

The features listed here are planned for future versions of Kerbal Space Program and may change during the course of development.

This list is not an official road-map for KSP. It is maintained by the community, and has no direct relation to what may or may not be included in the final product. Already implemented features can be found in the version history.

Future features

Current version: 1.12.2
The entries on the following list must be verifiable.

This section lists all planned features for future releases. Entries highlighted in blue are planned for the next update (soon). Entries in yellow have been partially implemented. Entries in green are already in development but are not expected for the next update or are that huge that there are multiple updates incrementally adding that feature.

The next version will most likely be 0.25, but it is possible that an intermediate version might be released.

The entries on the list are not a commitment, and the developer team is not under any obligation to implement them all. These features may be pushed back or implemented on another way then suggested here.

Flight operations

  • Repairing: Ability to repair certain things[citation needed]
  • Enhanced IVAs: Moving and interacting inside of the craft[1]
  • Crew tasks: Have the crew take charge of controlling the craft (provided they can handle it)[citation needed]
  • More prebuilt crafts, for tutorials or as examples[citation needed]
The new EVA suit
  • New EVA suits (So far only planned for cinematics)[5][6]

Space Center

Spacecraft construction

  • Exploded view: A schematic visualization of the craft, allowing for greater control over the craft's functionality[citation needed]
  • Stack extensions: Fairings and solid-booster fuel plugs[citation needed]
  • Spacecraft stats: Total weight, loaded resources (per stage?)[11]
  • More parts for moon bases and space stations[citation needed]
  • Spaceplane part overhaul: Integration of certain SpacePlane+ mk2 parts as well as redesigned mk1 and mk3 parts[9][10][12]

Celestial bodies

Physics & dynamics

  • Wind & turbulence conditions[citation needed]
  • Damage effects[citation needed]
  • New lighting system with better shadows[citation needed]
  • Better aerodynamics[17]
  • Re-entry heat or damage [18]
  • Fixed fuel flow and changing maximum thrust depending on surrounding atmospheric pressure (at the moment the fuel flow is changing and the maximum thrust available is fixed)[19]
  • Life-support systems (presently not confirmed, but has been considered for future inclusion)[20]

Scenery & graphics

The new explosion effect
  • New particle effects: Long duration smoke trails, stunning explosions and much more[9][10]
  • Clouds (weather?)[citation needed]
  • Static particles (cloudlets)[citation needed]
  • Procedurally generated craters (Mun in 0.21)[21]
  • Cities and other geographic points of reference[citation needed]
  • Space center facilities can be destroyed by crash-landing onto them, and fixing them will cost money[22][23]
  • Female Kerbals [24]

Audio

  • More and better sound effects[9]

Game & engine

  • OSC data interface: Connectivity with external applications[citation needed]
  • New GUI[2][25]
    • More markers on the navball (normal, anti-normal, radial-in and radial-out) and a pointer specifying the location of maneuver node(s)[9]
  • 64-bit support: Windows (0.24) and Linux are supported
  • Difficulty settings: Change certain gameplay aspects to something that suits you[9][10]
  • Multiplayer
    • Squad is committed to add multiplayer to the finished game after the success of the user created mod KMP, or Kerbal MultiPlayer. Squad says “Multiplayer is something we had planned to do after it was all said and done, but it’s time for us to start looking at it now”.[26] With 0.24 Squad specifically states that they working on the first steps to add multiplayer after career is finished.[3]
    • KMP is a multiplayer system that has been replaced with DMP (As of 0.23.5). The mod is no longer available to the public.[27]

Modding

  • A more complete SDK and documentation (you can help by adding to the wiki!)[citation needed]

Other

  • Expansion packs/DLCs (different from updates, will be purchased separately and include features distinct from the original game's main idea)[28]
  • [More] Merchandise [29]

Not planned or shelved

The following features has either confirmed or suggested to not be in the official game, or have otherwise been paused or shelved due to scope changes or other considerations.

  • Steam achievements[30]
  • Competitor/rival space agencies[31]
  • Autopilot systems[citation needed]
  • Weapons or military features[citation needed]
  • Alien civilizations[citation needed]
  • Terraforming[citation needed]
  • Realistically sized celestial bodies [32]
  • Conversion to a different game engine.[citation needed]
  • Mobile version.[citation needed]
  • Mining parts for gathering resources beyond current scope (On hiatus until a better method can be found)[33]
  • Resources beyond present scope (Fuel, Oxygen, Electricity, etc.)[34]

Web Services

Feature Status
Mac Fixes
  • .app packaging (Finder-compatible)
  • Clipboard support
In progress
Auto-resume interrupted downloads In progress
Downloads through BitTorrent (long-term) Planning
Load-balanced Repair Packages Feasibility Analysis

References

  1. Answer from Maxmaps in his AMA
  2. 2.0 2.1 Devnote Tuesdays: The "Almost Forgot to Title This Post" Edition” on the forum released on January 28th
  3. 3.0 3.1 The 0.24 Update Goals Post!” by HarvesteR released on February 4th
  4. 4.0 4.1 Devnote Tuesdays: The “Work on ALL the Things” Edition” on the dev blog released on February 18th
  5. A Closer Look at the New EVA Suit for Cinematics” on the dev blog
  6. Forum post by KasperVLD
  7. Devnote Tuesdays: The Administrative Edition” on the dev blog released July 29th
  8. Devnote Tuesdays: The “Development of 0.25 Has Started” Edition” on the dev blog released August 5th
  9. 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 The 0.25 Plan
  10. 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 The 0.25 Waiting Room, now boarding passengers heading to Hypetown
  11. Answer from Maxmaps in his AMA
  12. Here's Something Hugo Made
  13. [UNOFFICIAL/FANMADE] 0.17 Discussion Thread 2
  14. KSP-TV: Squadcast, back and later than ever!” interview of HarvesteR by Maxmaps (19:40)
  15. Post in the forum by NovaSilisko
  16. Answer from Maxmaps in his AMA
  17. Answer from Maxmaps in his AMA
  18. "What not to suggest?"
  19. Isp doesn't work right” in the forums (Answer by C7)
  20. Answer from Maxmaps in his AMA
  21. Procedural Craters dev blog post by "HarvesteR"
  22. What’s the secret feature?” on the dev blog on Sep 27th
  23. KSP0.25 Secret Feature, Destructable buildings! Squadcast by Maxmaps
  24. Answer from Maxmaps in his AMA
  25. Devnote Tuesdays: The "Sans-HarvesteR" Edition
  26. http://www.pcgamer.com/2013/12/12/kerbal-space-program-committed-to-multiplayer-career-and-sandbox-modes/
  27. http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/55835-Kmp-0-22-wip-alpha
  28. Expansions blog post
  29. Answer from Maxmaps in his AMA
  30. Answer from Maxmaps in his AMA
  31. Answer from Maxmaps in his AMA
  32. Q&A during 0.21 early access livestream with Yargnit and Ted
  33. http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/61997-Article-KerbalKon-Announcements?p=844430#post844430
  34. Answer from Maxmaps in his AMA