Slingshot? Crossbow? Tangled Mess? | Absurd Development, Project 1, Ep 01

Surely I can use the pistons for pulling and tensing something. Or maybe they just fail and come apart. Who knows. You will, if you watch.
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Music (in order):
Sun-Drenched Branches - Stationary Sign (Epidemic Sound)
Rather Erratic - Benjamin Rice (Epidemic Sound)
Outro music: Nostalgia - Martin Baekkevold (Epidemic Sound)
Production Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound: www.epidemicsou...
Game: Kerbal Space Program (kerbalspaceprog...)
Version in video: 1.8.1.2694 (Making History 1.8.1) (Breaking Ground 1.3.1)

[@Danny2462]

I had enough of each video being 3-4 hours of recording followed by days and weeks of editing. I also had enough of getting stuck around the launchpad and on Kerbin just trying to induce glitches. I came up with Absurd Development to make release cycles shorter and more interesting for me while exercising my mad scientist side. I pick an idea, start working at it, and after a bit of recording I stop until I edit the episode covering the progress I made. I'm not exploring ideas, glitches, and contraptions fully before taking a ton of time to make a video. Instead I'm playing only for smaller chunks at a time that I can edit quickly, release that, then repeat, incorporating feedback if needed. I can also stream this process on Twitch. Since every project is going to be an ongoing effort, I make no guarantees whether any of them will be finalized. I may switch to something else midway, or just leave one altogether. But if a project fails, hopefully I still get good content out of it, while in the past it would've just been wasted time. I hope I can get back to the roughly 1 video per week schedule I had years ago. Still gonna have bigger, more edited videos. Next one is probably "25 Things To Do With Robotics". I hope you like it.

[@hl_scientist1964]

do what evar you want.

[@rupert5066]

I just watched a 2 minute ad where Cardi B tried to sell me Pepsi from Santa's Workshop

[@theodoremaximillios1797]

Danny2462 Dam That’s a Long Comment But That’s Ok Do Whatever is Easier For Ya

[@xeylef]

This shows promise, could be pretty interesting to see ongoing projects. The potential for cliffhangers and surprise breakthroughs. Its like a mini series!

[@spacious3544]

For the 25 things to do with robotics you better use the OcRemix insomnic music :)

[@fran-wk3nq]

Maybe try using decouplers as the rope of a slingshot, maybe you could start by ataching them to the fuel tank and then attach them to the sides with claws

[@hjalfi]

Danny: I've got an idea KSP Physics Engine: *aaaaaah*

[@1mariomaniac]

Also: *uuuh.... **_well sh!t_*

[@jebkerman5422]

The Kraken: finaly some good f**king food Jeb: I want to be the first one to try it out Jeb 0.05 seconds later: literally all my bones are now broaken.

[@johnathanegbert9277]

Unity?

[@rodrikforrester6989]

Hey, I got an idea! Remember the decoupler whip? Maybe use it as the elastic rope thing in the slingshot, so it's easier to pull back!

[@Danny2462]

An actually good idea!

[@PeriapsisStudios2000]

@@Danny2462 What you want is for the decoupler ropes to be connected to the rest of the vessel by a separator, so the ropes and the puller are two separate vessels.

[@richfiles]

@@Danny2462 If decouplers break claws, have the pistons pull back on a part strung up with a decoupler whip. Have one decoupler on the part to to release it from a projectile. Have the decoupler whip set to the next stage. Don't wanna lose the elasticity on release, but just after release. Basically, double tap space, and play with the timing, see if wackiness ensues. Bonus, who knows where the numerous pieces will all go flying!

[@NightBeWheat]

@@Danny2462 can you make a tutorial on the decoupler whip?

[@kRx1203]

So, to sum up the video: rocket engineer attempts to invent a slingshot, discovers telekinetic claws instead. This is the kind of content I'm here for

[@colossus1459]

It's like the accidental discovery of super glue!

[@randomcuttlefish6778]

The Kerbals are DEFINITELY ready to join the United Federation of Planets. Just imagine the things they could make with warp cores!

[@nikkiofthevalley]

@@randomcuttlefish6778 They already have a version of those, called Kraken Drives

[@Space_Reptile]

This is a format i can get behind, cant wait for more

[@damocles7406]

>Tries to make slingshot >Makes a telekinetic grabber Never change Danny. Never change.

[@PangolinMontanari]

You know Danny is at work when Kerbin vibrates

[@felixmervamee7834]

Maybe Danny is the Kerbal word for quake.

[@LaughingOrange]

Except when it stops existing entirely.

[@hh-ck6ko]

When the universe disappears, that means he's finished.

[@waddarf4628]

"Almost guaranteed to fail" Danny just described the whole KSP in one sentence

[@whitepepsi9903]

Danny on youtube: today we make wacky thing Danny on twitter: “im nutting everywhere”

[@Danny2462]

I mean cmon the Alyx announcement was pretty dope

[@olivetho]

Danny2462 lmao one half of your tweets were "this is the best fucking thing ever" and the other half was "i wish i had an index". i can't quite relate to your excitement seeing as the closest games to half life i've ever played were the portal series, but i can still sympathize with finally having a game you were waiting for for years come out and then being told that you'll be unable to play it. look at the bright side though: you won't need to pay another 50€ for hla because it comes free with an index, now you only need 1200€.

[@alephkasai9384]

@@olivetho He could just buy a vive or an Oculus. He doesn't specifically need an Index to play it. It's just that the index is the best way to play it

[@whitepepsi9903]

Danny2462 yea it was

[@Maybe_Morgan_]

Yes is the answer to all those questions

[@kirtil5177]

start of video: piston slingshot end of video: *telekinetic claws*

[@WwZa7]

Me: Danny, your grabber is to high... Danny, it wont make it! Danny, you will have to take it back to VAB again and... Danny: Physwarp can fix it Me: oh... Ofcourse it does.

[@soup9242]

Never underestimate the power of Physwarp.

[@ecbrd8478]

"LET ME SHOW YOU ITS FEATURES"

[@mennovanlavieren3885]

quirks and features

[@rodrikforrester6989]

Last time I was this early kerbals still trusted Danny.

[@AlienXtream1]

i thought danny broke space-time so bad that kerbals in the past present AND future feared him equally since the dawn of time?

[@rodrikforrester6989]

@@AlienXtream1 Nah nah nah, every time he breaks spacetime he goes to a new timeline

[@AlienXtream1]

@@rodrikforrester6989 wait, really?? what about the hyper-time line? is there ANY record of his past "offerings"? SURLY the kraken would know of all the kerbals danny has ki....er... "offered" to it.... so many questions, so little time left before the next timeline comes around O.O

[@rodrikforrester6989]

@@AlienXtream1 The Kraken and Danny exists beyond time, while kerbals are mere mortals - they cannot possibly comprehend what he has done in the other timelines, and each new one is like a blank slate.

[@z5396z]

So you were never early, is what you're saying

[@spacexstuff6752]

I sleep Danny: i upload Me: i *C L I C C*

[@Avetho]

Danny uploads, you _RISE FROM THE BED_

[@lapatron_9118]

O F U C C

[@CardZed]

i got erect

[@Jak_Extreme]

When making mediaval weapons is harder then rocket science

[@FrancisHatesStairs]

Half-Life 2 fast zombie sounds are the ultimate "chaotic uncontrollable being" noise. I will never tire of Danny's editing.

[@r3dp9]

Danny: I'd like to build the third most primitive ranged weapon of all time. Physics Engine: How about some Telekinesis?

[@akmask1258]

*Ten thousand yeaaaaars* *Will give you such a CRICK in the NECK*

[@pikapolar3966]

Animations 300 where's that from

[@enderground9542]

imagine buying an entire spaceplane hangar to build spaceplanes but the scientist builds this

[@1mariomaniac]

Welp you've created a earthquake machine congrats it literally shakes the entire earth 👏

[@sypeiterra7613]

*poisonous headcrab sounds intensify*

[@HurricaneBlade1]

More Danny mad science is always a good thing. Except if you're a little green spaceman.

[@nathanblake2075]

So what would you like for Christmas? Me:

[@Sp00kq]

Danny2462: *gets an idea* KSP physics engine: *nervous seating* you WHAT

[@johnathanegbert9277]

Unity?

[@finn3434]

Hello fellow kerbals, i am too a kerbal, i may seem bigger and more scotish then you, but i am definitelly a green kerbal *kerbal noises*

[@Danny2462]

Shrekerman is that you?

[@finn3434]

@@Danny2462 it is I Shrek

[@insertcoolnamehere937]

Oh God no. NOOOOOOOO

[@finn3434]

Will X shrek is god thus i am god

[@andrewchapman2039]

If indeed you are a Kerbal, then what is your family name?

[@ryannystrom6427]

You havent made a propper kerbal video in ages I missed you

[@chesterwang3070]

The music just makes it 10 times better. lmao. idk how to describe it.

[@BestHakase]

I do not see how this should work in the end. I think it would be better to use pistons on the contrary, like springs: The projectile is mounted on the bed, a stack of several pistons rests on it. All pistons extend, starting to press on the projectile. We release the shell. Boom! It is pushed out by pistons and flies.

[@shiny4984]

I like how after it starts to have a stroke, he instinctly zooms out to see if kerbin is starting to become a crumpled piece of paper

[@studiospace1677]

When the rotation transition started I thought my computer was hacked

[@quantumx9729]

Oh no! He uploaded again!

[@Bryggyth]

Alternatively, have the pistons attach to a sled which the projectile sits on top of. One less thing that has to release the projectile might make it a little more reliable, plus then you could have the projectile sitting above the pistons so it is unobstructed for launch.

[@Below_Mediocre]

Great video as always, Danny! first 5 hour squad? I'm really liking this new idea, I'm sure you can improve it somehow.

[@Number_055]

Fuck yeah, absurd contraptions is (kinda) back!

[@Megacat8199]

Music always timed perfectly

[@generalrubbish9513]

Damn, I'm early. I've got a suggestion, though - how about breaking Subnautica? I've played through it recently and discovered it's a rather buggy game with a lot of potential to be exploited by someone more talented at breaking games than me. Someone like you, perhaps.

[@Danny2462]

Never played Subnautica, nor do I really want to get it, maybe on a huge sale or something

[@pokeless]

Danny2462 You said you were Nexter. Therefore you have played Subnautica.

[@Danny2462]

ssshh

[@pokeless]

Danny2462 🙃

[@alephkasai9384]

There's a fast zombie in that projectile! And he's tryna launch it at that! *Danny's working for the combine*

[@johnathanegbert9277]

Lol

[@rolandcaters7258]

This may not be a glitch, but it is true to the 2462 spirit

[@ScibbieGames]

This telekinesis needs to be taken to space for space rope research

[@duskyrc1373]

You need to release the arm pulling it back just before the ones holding it, otherwise the projectile won't go anywhere. Though as others have said, a decoupler based rope would probably be a better choice. Nonetheless, awesome idea and some wacky glitches which are always fun! Looking forward to what madness you make next. (How am I not already subscribed? *corrects oversight*)

[@franchufranchu119]

I once did a slingshot without pistons, but using a wheel axis and a counterweight

[@nnn4376]

ngl this is on the tamer side of most of your videos. I think Danny really is Scott Manley's insane Mr. Hyde alt personality

[@andrewchapman2039]

I used to use a stack of those ring fuel tanks as a flexible arm on orbital dredgers, I eventually moved away from it when I found how elastic the things were. Maybe you could put this to use?

[@MrHws5mp]

Suggestion: why not use the stacked piston system to build a catapult like those found on aircraft carriers? Attach an under-powered/unpowered aircraft to it with a decoupler, or just push the aircraft up a ramp.

[@brodybourke1614]

Krakenlord strikes again with WITH NEW KRAKEN DEVICES

[@Anvilshock]

KSP, Space Engineers … everyone tries to reinvent the -wheel- piston, nobody ever gets it right.

[@hh-ck6ko]

Piston assisted launch could be a thing, i don't know how strong the pistons are. Also, i would try a sort of a belt fed fuel tank launcher, with decouplers as links.

[@nuclearfrog306]

Oh man I heard the first lick of the opening song and thought it was a screwed up giant steps

[@BlindingLight]

I can trust Danny to give me the best ideas for what to do with my kerbals *you should too*

[@sandwitch1613]

Build an operational Trebuchet using those pistons and go conquer some castles

[@ApaceLp]

Great format, can't wait for more!

[@Known_as_The_Ghost]

A weapon Series? Yaas!

[@nodenpona]

Wow, that could help probably. Thanks

[@beenthere.donethat]

We just broke the laws of Kerbal Newton!

[@evolved2be]

I don’t think the Kraken liked this idea

[@10gamer64]

The Kraken: I demand at least 100 sacrifices for this monstrosity!

[@admiralpawz4699]

Thats a lotsa spaghett

[@iguessmynamesriya7658]

Holy shit I had always assumed you were that kind of leeroy Jenkins type of youtuber who made a famous video then stopped existing, but no you still upload and the videos are interesting and well made

[@soulwynd]

Let me show you its features!

[@happysam8183]

Something doesn't seem right... he isn't terrorising kerbals! Does that mean they are getting a day off of getting killed in a video?

[@bengregg2632]

Honestly, I'm down with this new format. It also feels nice to fall back onto short, sweet videos after the long string of increasingly absurd game-breaking videos.

[@aceblackburn9504]

Now I've been told I'm quite innocent... But this contraption reminded me of something at some points during the video...

[@bakbak4960]

5:40 and that is what torture looks like

[@scorbiot]

The claws are telekinetic!

[@dopefish86]

ksp: bugs a lot that music: bugs the most

[@polarisukyc1204]

put a reactor on there, NUCLEAR SLINGSHOT

[@Gnommer]

Nice ,now you can make a gun

[@salenereaper]

Damn, my gosh my fav Kerbal Guy. Going back to Create Awesomely absurd creations. I have been around since 25 Things to do with your kerbals. So far in.

[@salenereaper]

WOAH, I got hearted, Thanks Danny!

[@mikomihael6478]

You are the very definition of kraken-inator

[@YURIKAVLAKOV1]

Danny is learning to use the force. Is he a Jedai or a Sith though? NVM he has summoned tha cracken so many times already, it should be obvious: All hail Darth Danny :)

[@FireTome]

I'm incredible disappointed by the lack of stretched kerbals in this episode.

[@ryttyr14]

You can't even invent the slingshot without first inventing magic, can you?

[@iamneverpro2479]

Yes

[@davewave1982]

It uses the force.

[@masterofpotatoes1275]

Try making the holding end wider, and have girders come in a bit. Slingshots work from elasticity, and what you had was way too rigid

[@sgt.miningdrill2680]

welcome to the slingshot chanel

[@dimitar4y]

Silly danny, you can't pull a projectile with one piston's power, when two are holding onto it! You need a parallel of multiple pistons tugging at the projectile!

[@gavindillon1486]

Actual reaction to seeing the video: HFGGH WHAT DID YOU CREATE-

[@theimperfectgod7140]

Hmmm... looks like your device needs more kraken sauce to spice it up.

[@dimitar4y]

you really love that fast zombie sound from hl2 huh :'D

[@Balmung60]

You might not have succeeded in making a slingshot, but you do seem to have made a working yo-yo

[@ziggythomas]

*more*

[@valerie_screws_around]

Should've made a trebuchet

[@anventia]

A trebuchet is the superior weapon!

[@enderjed2523]

NEW VIDEO! (Happiness noises)

[@leslie_2_k]

Clamps are generators

[@humea2138]

YEAH MOAR MADNESS!!!!

[@bottinator22]

Maybe just assign the quick release and such when you're building it using the action menu? Also, tracks exist

[@connordarvall8482]

Is that a new format I smell?

[@delofon]

Why. I was going to bed...

[@Sander_Datema]

I think trying to bend a beam of girders will work better...

[@Electric_Bagpipes]

I say space elevator using pistons.

[@user-lr6ce1mw4k]

Inspiring.

[@mattice5685]

should have used a trebuchet it can launch a 90kg payload over 300 m

[@humea2138]

That must i rebuild! #GLITCHES

[@Diji2021]

Bro destroy the universe

[@diogocruzdiniz3186]

Make a catapult, will prob be easier, will invoke the kraken and you can get kerbal deaths

[@lorecaco3771]

What if we sacrificed kerbals to it????????????????????????????????????????????????????

[@poptre67]

this was a good video