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MOTY 2022
Here I’ll be listing my favorite mods that came out in 2022. This includes mods from both the mods section and custom parts section, and is not listed in any particular order.
note all images were taken from the respective threads
1) Smart SAS Mod by pixelgaming579
This mod is particularly useful, adding a very useful feature where it will automatically orient your rocket prograde and such. This makes long burns significantly easier without being cheaty. You can make your arguments if it’s cheaty, however the ability to keep your craft pointed in a direction isn’t really indicative of skill. It is a pretty self explanatory mod.
2) VanillaUpgrades by NeptuneSky
This has to be one of my favorite mods, adding so many quality of life features that there are too many to count. Namely it adds:
-more physical timewarp
-the ability to stop/slow time
-useful minor build ui upgrades
-other nice small upgrades that add up nicely
Sure some features are undeniably cheaty (such as time stop) however it is fun to play around with and utilize anyways
3) Closest Approach Line by Altaïr
A great navigation mod that helps those who frequently do interplanetary missions plan their ideal burns better by indication where your closest approach is and where the best approach is (the closest your rocket will be to the target in X amount of revolutions). Recommended for those who prefer the 1.4 navigation system.
4) PartEditor Mod by Cucumber Space
This is one of the most popular mods, so it really doesn’t need any introduction. It makes bp editing tolerable by eliminating the need to use external apps and editing a text file. For bp editors this is a godsend.
5) Brioche’s Apollo-Saturn Pack by Brioche
One of the most high quality custom part mod I’ve seen, it is most likely the best. It is incredibly detailed and (presumedly) very realistic. It adds many Apollo era rockets (not just the Saturn V!) most of which I’ve never heard of, and even has parts for the Apollo lander.
note all images were taken from the respective threads
1) Smart SAS Mod by pixelgaming579
This mod is particularly useful, adding a very useful feature where it will automatically orient your rocket prograde and such. This makes long burns significantly easier without being cheaty. You can make your arguments if it’s cheaty, however the ability to keep your craft pointed in a direction isn’t really indicative of skill. It is a pretty self explanatory mod.
2) VanillaUpgrades by NeptuneSky
This has to be one of my favorite mods, adding so many quality of life features that there are too many to count. Namely it adds:
-more physical timewarp
-the ability to stop/slow time
-useful minor build ui upgrades
-other nice small upgrades that add up nicely
Sure some features are undeniably cheaty (such as time stop) however it is fun to play around with and utilize anyways
3) Closest Approach Line by Altaïr
A great navigation mod that helps those who frequently do interplanetary missions plan their ideal burns better by indication where your closest approach is and where the best approach is (the closest your rocket will be to the target in X amount of revolutions). Recommended for those who prefer the 1.4 navigation system.
4) PartEditor Mod by Cucumber Space
This is one of the most popular mods, so it really doesn’t need any introduction. It makes bp editing tolerable by eliminating the need to use external apps and editing a text file. For bp editors this is a godsend.
5) Brioche’s Apollo-Saturn Pack by Brioche
One of the most high quality custom part mod I’ve seen, it is most likely the best. It is incredibly detailed and (presumedly) very realistic. It adds many Apollo era rockets (not just the Saturn V!) most of which I’ve never heard of, and even has parts for the Apollo lander.
