Research Methods

Skill
Tier 1 – Science

By skillfully employing both new and time tested methods, a researcher may complete projects faster, and even gain unexpected insights.

Research Methods is a starting skill for Industrialists and Professors.

Rank	Description	Unlocked by
1	Resources required to craft items and complete research projects is reduced by 10%.	Unlocked by default
2	Resources required to craft items and complete research projects is reduced by 20%.	Challenge: Craft 5 unique food, drinks, drugs, weapon mods, or equipment mods.
3	Resources required to craft items and complete research projects is reduced by 40%.	Challenge: Craft 10 unique food, drinks, drugs, weapon mods, or equipment mods.
4	Sudden developments during research are twice as common. Resources required to craft items and complete research projects is reduced by 60%.	Challenge: Craft 15 unique food, drinks, drugs, weapon mods, or equipment mods.