Fight a Subscriber - Season 2 #12 - Kerbal Space Program & BD Armory

[@SonofSmith]

I forgot to mention in the video that you can download John's craft from his Steam Workshop page here: steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198120515998/myworkshopfiles/

[@v.losity498]

That SU-27 is one of the most beautiful recreations I’ve ever seen in KSP. It’s so well put together it barely looks like it’s a KSP craft at all. Brings me back to the 720p grainy graphics of Battlefield 3 on my old PlayStation 3 where I was quite the ace pilot. It certainly seems like the ‘if it looks good it’ll fly good’ philosophy rings true here as well, it is certainly a formidable fighter too. (And since it’s on the workshop it means I can use it to further develop my ADF line of craft...) I’m perfectly fine with my Phoenix not making it in this season, I’ve learned what sort of mods I ought to be using, since my crafts consist of mostly stock parts, and I’ve learned a great deal about how to make a fighter use its weapons effectively. I am in the process of developing a terrifying new craft, that in testing was actually able to defeat the Phoenix with the tactical death laser and swivel cannon, despite having neither of those things equipped, and, if I can figure them out, an internal weapons bay and swing wings. I am very much looking forward to submitting it in season 3, as well as this season’s finale, which I’m sure will be a real spectacle!

[@SonofSmith]

It's definitely a beautiful craft. 😍 I wouldn't go overboard on the mods; the Su-27 is the only finalist to use anything outside of stock and BD Armory. Also, some mods are likely to fall foul of the whole OP thing.

[@johnevens6156]

@@SonofSmith yeah I do like my mods but I will tone down on my mode use for season 3

[@Johntube648]

John Evens I love your su-27 as soon as I can get my hands on PC KSP (just got a PC recently) I will be downloading your craft

[@AoShinden]

that's one of the most beautiful craft i've seen

[@SonofSmith]

It is a stunner.

[@danielgarcia9371]

I cannot wait to see this plane go up against my F-15. That's gonna be an epic showdown for sure. An American made interceptor against a Soviet fighter, a Cold War showdown. Can't wait for the finale!

[@SonofSmith]

It's all set up for a hell of a show. 😁

[@Jay_the_AV8R]

Lockheed Martin made the McDonnell Douglas F-15?

[@danielgarcia9371]

It's a little known secret, Lockheed Martin makes every plane. Lowkey impressed you recognized the star.

[@SonofSmith]

Oh, I see. Wasn't sure what that was about for a second. I was thinking "did someone just turn over two pages at once?" 😕

[@danielgarcia9371]

@@SonofSmith Nah man Jesus Antonio is apparently as big a plane nerd as I am. Knew the company by the star.

[@jplattso]

Nice job! Almost at 400 subs. Deserve a lot more because of the quality of content! Keep it up.

[@SonofSmith]

400 now! 🎉 And thank you very much! 😊

[@jplattso]

@@SonofSmith one more for the collection kzbin.info/aero/PLK-cxfqpLcSYHoNYdA9sV_mlTXXMiRI7G

[@jplattso]

(It's the milestone playlist not a plug to me)

[@SonofSmith]

I won't be doing a video for this one; I'll be doing one for 500 subs which, according to Social Blade, should be some point in February.

[@MaximusLight]

Well the tricky thing with the NMB cockpits isn't just that they have all those things integrated, the radar tend to have more than 180 degrees of coverage and can pick up on smaller radar signatures combined with the ECM Jammers- which work like a stealth coating reduce a planes Radar Cross Section, aka have a smaller radar signature. So those things combined can be a big advantage in starting a fight. The Flanker cockpit isn't too bad from what I see in the craft file, it does have a 200 degree radar and a 20% reduction to RCS but those things aren't too crazy. The F-22 cockpit has a similar radar but with an 80% reduction in RCS it's what the Liberator use carries. (which is why I just sent the stock one in). But they all look really nice and I love that I don't need so many parts, it's a nice convenience (both of those things rather than the functionality are why I started using it too to be honest XD)

[@johnevens6156]

I didn't even notice that. I just used it because I wanted the su 27 look but I will only use the normal bdarmory radar for season 3.

[@MaximusLight]

@@johnevens6156 believe me I know, I only discovered those features when I was testing the Liberator for FJS season 4, they're sooooo good. XD

[@dunamoose3446]

Yeah they should be banned in Season 3 of FAS

[@MaximusLight]

@@dunamoose3446 I don't know I think that they give a lot of variety, maybe if it comes as a highly recommended mod so a lot of people grab it but if planes are mostly stock there are a few in there that are okay but it may be better. Let Smith decided though, we shouldn't pressure him one way of the other.

[@SonofSmith]

I've already modded the mod to tone down that part, looks like I'll have to do some further tinkering. If I can get it to the point where it's just the same as a standard radome combined into an ordinary cockpit (which I thought I'd done, but apparently not) then I'm leaning towards letting them in for next season. Feedback welcome though.

[@Texzaz]

I would recommend an effect mod called Destruction Effects, this could add that little flare there is in dogfighting.... and it's just down right satisfying to see a tango go up in flames. Here is a link for the mod: forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/154379-ksp-180-destruction-effects-v1110-102719/

[@SonofSmith]

I've had a couple of recommendations for that now, I'll have to try it out.

[@Squeaky_Ben]

Hey, I just got into BD Armory and I wanted to ask a couple of things: 1: Do you still do these challenges? 2: Do you allow gun turrets? 3: Do you allow HARM missiles? 4: Do you allow stuff like reaction wheels an RCS? I would very much be happy to try my best, designing my combat aircraft to compete.

[@SonofSmith]

I think this question's since been answered. I really need to check comments more frequently. 😁

[@Squeaky_Ben]

@@SonofSmith It's all fine. Given that I have submitted two planes for the mailbag so far. Just gotta get them to outdo more advanced craft

[@timur5241]

Su-27 was just perfect

[@dunamoose3446]

Ayy Christmas Day FAS finale!

[@SonofSmith]

Should be the week after, next week is the Christmas special (though even that will be FaS themed).

[@AdSd100]

Hello, I just found your channel. It's awesome. Inspired me to put hours in BDarmoury and design some fighters. I have designed a killer drone! How can I have it enter one of these competitions?

[@SonofSmith]

Thank you very much! 😊 The next season of fight a subscriber will be here as soon as I can find some time for it, in the meantime, I do mailbag streams every two weeks where I fight subscriber craft against each other if you want to send something in

[@AdSd100]

@@SonofSmith Thank you. Sure. How can I share the design file with you? Also, I have a comment/suggestion regarding rules. I noticed increasing the G-force limit in the setting has some impact on AI performance . From my understanding, human pilots cannot tolerate anything above 10G even for 1 or 2 sec but this should not be a limiting factor in the design of drones. I suggest for manned crafts, G-force limit stay at 10G but drones be allowed to go to higher levels. 15 or 20 perhaps.

[@dunamoose3446]

Rip Liberators

[@v.losity498]

DunaMoose F

[@SonofSmith]

😬 I'm really sorry, I would genuinely have loved it if they had made the final.

[@MaximusLight]

You did well in two seasons, you did well man. There should be a Liberator vs Liberator fight though...

[@dunamoose3446]

@@MaximusLight Thanks a lot Maybe I'll send you the upgraded Liberator and we can have a fight on your channel

[@dunamoose3446]

@@MaximusLight Thing is I'm sending a different plane for S3, so there wont be a Liberator v Liberator fight in FAS

[@rafikzadri4591]

I made a su 27 craft in my game too , my su 27 is similar the su 27 of real but your su 27 is the best 👌

[@v.losity498]

Also, what are and where do you get the NNB parts? I have been searching for about an hour now and I’m rather confused.

[@SonofSmith]

*NMB. Mod page here: forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/169385-17-nice-mkseries-body-nmb-v32fix1-beta1-2019529/

[@v.losity498]

Son of Smith Much appreciated!

[@TheWizardGamez]

you should have done a cobra maneuver

[@SonofSmith]

I'm not sure that's built into the AI, but it should be! 😁

[@krazynerfboy4117]

200

[@markvirsomnicron7028]

can you link a craft file for your crafts? I want to test them against my craft

[@SonofSmith]

Some of my fighters are currently up on my Steam Workshop page: steamcommunity.com/id/scottymcg/myworkshopfiles/?appid=220200

[@aleksthenerd8120]

How do you get the lieces, i only got weapons, radars, ammo and controllers. I dont get cockpits, wings and stuff. Anybody know how to fix it? I use 1.9.1 version BDarmory

[@SonofSmith]

Are you playing the game in sandbox mode?

[@drysnow123]

You need airplaneplus btw, prob late but there u go

[@noone-mz1cd]

hey, what mods does the flanker use?

[@SonofSmith]

The main one to get the look of the craft is NMB. Forum page: forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/169385-v1110-nice-mkseries-body-nmb-v36-20201227/ Download: spacedock.info/mod/1644/Nice%20MKseries%20Body

[@dananadanana7063]

what is the name of this mod with cabins?

[@SonofSmith]

Wow, missed this one at the time. It's Airplane Plus if you're still wondering! 😳

[@diamantgott6594]

Which ksp version is this?

[@SonofSmith]

This is 1.7.3. I'm currently on 1.9.1.

[@diamantgott6594]

Son of Smith thank you