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Research Data Patch

Research Data Patch mod preview for RimWorld

The idea behind this patch is to add a thin layer of difficulty to research, by rebalancing Research Data mods.

The idea behind this patch is to add a thin layer of difficulty to research, by rebalancing Research Data mods.
It's a personal patch that I choose to share, I stay open to suggestions to refine the balance.
Below is the list of changes.

Research Data



Removing of the bonuses:
  • The research sample bench is no more linkable
  • The archotech analyzer is removed
  • The schematics are removed

Changing the research samples recipes:
  • Metallic research samples recipe requires Construction and Mining skills
  • Fabric research samples recipe requires Animals and Crafting skills
  • Research samples recipes require a skills level of 5 and a greater amount of work
  • Expert research samples recipes require a skills level of 10

And more:
  • The market value of items has increased
  • Items are removed from trade and rewards


Research Data Theory



Rituals are rebalanced:
  • Simple theory research uses a system close to Advanced theory research (assistant, intellectual skill up to 20...)
  • Ritual outcomes are rebalanced, with a new result: Terrible
  • The positive Hediff is lowered to 10%, and only apply on brilliant theory result
  • A bad Hediff is added, associated with the terrible outcome. A shorter confused wandering can happens

And more:
  • The market value of items has increased
  • Items are removed from rewards
  • Combined samples is removed from trade
  • Theory papers and data are less common


Ideas


Adding an Hediff to slow the research speed on failed outcome ; disadvantages would be it wastes bench fuel, and need more micromanaging.

Please, tell me what you think about it. I'm also curious to know if you still can stock theory/research papers/data without issue.

Compatibility


Right now, I didn't patched the compatibility patches, and I even removed a compatibility oddly implemented (why not by patch?).
On to do list if required.

Recommended mods






Take a look at my others mods, in particular Encounter Baby Animals, and Some more jobs.