what does the caffeine buzz do ?

[Moregan]

does it make so that energy drains more slow ?
and reduce stamina trait how much slower does it drain ?

[JDM]

I would've thought it's like the "motivation" thing, where they work faster. Bu tI have no evidence, just a personal opinion!

[Evilsod]

Isn't Caffeine Buzz the one that gives them a temporary speed boost as well as improves there abilities (diagnosis, treatment, maintenance, etc.)

[Moregan]

lol the reduce stamina trait gives next too nothing i can barely see any difference.

[Freiya]

Just checked the Caffeine Buzz in a GP room and in a Cardio room and just like motivation it only increases move speed.

The buff boosts the speed to 200 which seems to be the max which makes employees run. However, it's extremely short and only lasts 20 seconds... Since it's so short it's hard to tell if it has an effect on energy drain but it doesn't seem to be the case.

Also it seems like employees will only drink a coffee if they are thirsty (when thirst is at least 40% depleted). And if there is an endless flow of patients they won't take the time to drink at all.

@Moregan For the Stamina qualification when an employee has it, 1 stamina is lost every ~8.9 seconds. Without it, 1 stamina is lost every ~6.6 seconds. Technically an employee can work 11 minutes, with the stamina qualification they can work almost 14 minutes 48 sec.

Note also that an employee with the Stamina qualification seems to recover energy more slowly. ~11 energy every 20 seconds against ~15 energy for others without Stamina qualification. Generally, it's not an issue since energy tends to be full before the end of the break if you didn't change the break policy.

[Moregan]

so the coffe maker is useless it just give moment speed. looks like ward is the only room that can use it

[Mouse_Nightshirt]

It gives your staff a short lasting speed boost.

I find it incredibly effective if used in the staff room, as staff will almost sprint back to their rooms at the end of their break.

In other rooms, it's basically a higher prestige drink fountain without the hygiene hit.

[Freiya]

Yep, it's not bad in the staff room. However, if you have space, Energy Drinks Machine is better since it gives the same buff but lasts 30 seconds instead of 20.

[Moregan]

yeah i thought that too