Research buff/debuff

[KillTyrant]

I looked through the first 2 pages of search option and didn't see a post similar. As it stands. After you finish the tech tree, a researcher is completely useless (putting aside other traits they may have) My idea would somewhat keep research somewhat viable even after you are finished with the tech tree at its current state or even after it's possibly expanded. It would be in the form of mood buffs. Following the motto "KISS" (Keep It Simple Stupid) Either based on the colonist level of research or potentially his/her character traits. You can have a positive or negative thought. Colony and/or to the individual. To give some examples, The researcher can become annoyed with how little progress they are making towards a "new idea" which would put a debuff on that colonist. Another example would be, a "break through" in plotting a faster way home through space which gives a positive buff colony wide. Something that may include the researchers traits would be if a psychopath makes a "immoral" break though. Which will place a negative debuff on colonist that arent keen on that "immoral" idea.

I just thought it this idea practically on the spot so please forgive the possible impracticality. Just figured i'd share.

[Kegereneku]

Your idea is very fragmented, and doesn't look predictable, making it not that "KISS".

In my mind the tech-tree would be long and vast enough that you are frequently required to make choice and abandon whole branch.
It would make impossible to (accidentally) research everything before your colony's story come to an end.

So having a researcher would always be useful.

[KillTyrant]

Your idea is very fragmented, and doesn't look predictable, making it not that "KISS".

In my mind the tech-tree would be long and vast enough that you are frequently required to make choice and abandon whole branch.
It would make impossible to (accidentally) research everything before your colony's story come to an end.

So having a researcher would always be useful.

The point wasn't to be 100% predictable. There are favorable outcomes and non-favorable ones. I simply stated it could be just based on the researchers skill or in conjunction with their traits. Also based on how the tech tree is NOW versus some hypothetical, you can finish the tree in 1 or 2 months. Leaving any skilled researcher to have their skill to waste away. Even based on your link provided. There will be players that want to put in post-ending effort. This idea is meant to give the researching skill more robust purpose in the game after the tree is fulled out.

[KillTyrant]

I know that this is necroing but I still very much like this idea and I still dont see any other threads regarding this idea specifically. So in shameless self double post bump. Im going to try vocalizing this idea again this year

[Toggle]

You're not supposed to bump it without adding anything to it. You could of added at least new ideas, anything. Honestly it seems like what you're suggesting is simply random mood buffs researchers get about research, although without actually being related. Wouldn't really make them useful. It would be nice for a use for something after research but this would just be additional random mood boosts that colonists get already.

[KillTyrant]

You're not supposed to bump it without adding anything to it. You could of added at least new ideas, anything. Honestly it seems like what you're suggesting is simply random mood buffs researchers get about research, although without actually being related. Wouldn't really make them useful. It would be nice for a use for something after research but this would just be additional random mood boosts that colonists get already.

hmm.. Then perhaps temporary buffs to other actions. For instance higher success rate on surgery and a boost in sculpting speed.

edit*
I am referring to buffs AFTER the full tech tree is researched. That an option will refresh after X amount of ticks (to prevent spamming) that will enable your researcher to continue to be able to use that skill. As it stands, after you complete the tech tree the research skill is completely useless. I wanted to give it some use through out your colony's life.

[Toggle]

It would probably be better to just give a buff to learning skills based off research skill, up to 20%. 15 research skill? 15% extra learning speed for everything.

[KillTyrant]

It would probably be better to just give a buff to learning skills based off research skill, up to 20%. 15 research skill? 15% extra learning speed for everything.

That could be something. Maybe introduce a bookself joy item that can slowly build research of colonist.

[StorymasterQ]

It would probably be better to just give a buff to learning skills based off research skill, up to 20%. 15 research skill? 15% extra learning speed for everything.

That could be something. Maybe introduce a bookself joy item that can slowly build research of colonist.

Not if the bookshelf is filled with things that would lead to "Private time" joy activity...

[KillTyrant]

It would probably be better to just give a buff to learning skills based off research skill, up to 20%. 15 research skill? 15% extra learning speed for everything.

That could be something. Maybe introduce a bookself joy item that can slowly build research of colonist.

Not if the bookshelf is filled with things that would lead to "Private time" joy activity...

Nothing wrong with firing off a couple knuckle children.