I just found out about KSP and really want to get into it. However I'm a bit a confused about the best way to begin. Here are some questions about the setup:
Apparently KSP2 isn't all that great and I should just get the original game?
Given I did that, should I get DLCs? Do they add meaningful content or are they just overlapping with mods?
Mod recommendations? Not looking to make the game needlessly complicated, but just the kinda mods that a beginner would consider improvements.
Install method? Steam Linux version, direct download Linux version or windows version through Proton?
I've played previously on Linux using the standard steam installation. I am pretty sure you can use CKAN mod manager on Linux, as I've had enough aesthetics mods to make the game look good. I've never bought the DLC, I always felt the standard game is pretty good, but maybe it's nostalgia since I've played since legacy versions. Personal preference but I hope it helped you :)