Research speed multiplier

[NekoiNemo]

Does research speed multiplier get locked the moment you start research, or is it dynamic?

I started researching T2 tech that required an impact analyser while only having one of them, and it was taking forever. I then swiftly realised my mistake, bought 4 more and... I still had x1.0 multiplier and the same research speed. I then cancelled the research that only made 15% progress (in approximately 10min) and literally just requeued the exact same research. But now it had x5.0 multiplier and was progressing swiftly.

Am i missing something or is the research multiplier really implemented in such idiotic way?

[Pheace]

I'm pretty sure It multiplies with the amount of research equipment you have that apply to that research. Not sure why it wasn't showing initially. Maybe because they weren't staffed?

[sergetechone]

Here what I notice : One scientist per Research item ( board , bio, centrifuge , hard drive bay) = 1 multiplier. If you have let say : 4 board and all have a scientist ... than you have 4 multiplier, but only one scientist show up for work, and the rest are on coffee brake, even with 4 board available, the multiplier will be 1.

[NekoiNemo]

I had 8 scientists, and 7 of then were just lollygagging (despite having new impact analysers already installed) when i ran the research first time, one of then running in to swap with the one doing the work. After i restarted with more equipment already available - 5 were working and only 3 were loitering waiting for their turn. Plus x5 modifier stayed on the research screen even when not all stations were filled, so i assume it means "how many researchers will work simultaneously at most"?

[sergetechone]

"how many researchers will work simultaneously at most ? "

Yep ... the more researchers are - actually working, the faster the research will be finish.

The game need a scheduling. What the point of having more researchers and they all on brake. I prefer set a schedule, one minion work, the other is on brake, when the minion is finish working, the other minion start working. A 24/7 setup. It need a minion schedule and minion assignment. That will solve a lots of issues

[NekoiNemo]

Originally posted by sergetechone:

It need a minion schedule and minion assignment. That will solve a lots of issues

So, basically, Time Clock from the original game

[EvilJoshy]

My first play through I picked Zalhika. I had her in the lab most of the time spamming her ability that boosts research. Then send her to the impressive desk to recover.

[Roberto]

From what I can tell research speed is based on how many are researching at the time. I also found placing chairs in the lab stops a few science minions from wondering about. So they're ready to start research as soon as I press it.