quick question about srp

[rotor911]

If I put in slot 1 an item which was already researched (in another slot) for some time, I won't waste srp. Only the srp necessary to complete the research will be spent, right?

[AKO]

Correct

[Lord Uriel]

You *might* be able to convince Pete of your error and see if he is willing to switch it for you.

[rotor911]

???? There's no error. I researched 2nd gen space science from the start normally but I can't wait anymore . So I'll move it from whatever slot it is to slot 1. I just wanted to be sure that I wouldn't be charged the whole 27 (?) srp but only the yet unresearched portion.

[ali-t-akua]

???? There's no error. I researched 2nd gen space science from the start normally but I can't wait anymore  . So I'll move it from whatever slot it is to slot 1. I just wanted to be sure that I wouldn't be charged the whole 27 (?) srp but only the yet unresearched portion.

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Some other points:

 

1. 2G Space Sci is 12, not 27.

 

2. SRPs are taken after all research is done for the turn so if you put in a new item you will be charged for one less so for 2G Space Science you will pay 1 less any research done to date.

 

3. No research bonuses are applied to SRPs so you pay the full cost

[Drasn]

So how can you tell how many research points it takes for a tech? Is there a general rule like 2nd Gen tech takes 12, 3rd takes 27, etc.

 

Is there a formula that can be applied, or is it less predictible than that?

[octagon999]

Its MUCH less predictable than that.

 

Enjoy the fun of discovery!

[ali-t-akua]

So how can you tell how many research points it takes for a tech? Is there a general rule like 2nd Gen tech takes 12, 3rd takes 27, etc.

 

Is there a formula that can be applied, or is it less predictible than that?

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There is a formula but it is not applied in a straightforward manner not is it consistent. That's a good thing because as octagon999 says there is fun in discovery.

[Morgwen]

So how can you tell how many research points it takes for a tech? Is there a general rule like 2nd Gen tech takes 12, 3rd takes 27, etc.

 

Is there a formula that can be applied, or is it less predictible than that?

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There is a formula but it is not applied in a straightforward manner not is it consistent. That's a good thing because as octagon999 says there is fun in discovery.

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My question herein lies with if we don't know how much it takes, yet are expected to keep track of extra pts (gained during creation)--- for srp, how do we do that?

 

knutiw

Morgwen

[Krelnett_of_Kraan]

We didn't. We kept assigning things to slot0 and were pleased when it still worked.

[ali-t-akua]

So how can you tell how many research points it takes for a tech? Is there a general rule like 2nd Gen tech takes 12, 3rd takes 27, etc.

 

Is there a formula that can be applied, or is it less predictible than that?

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There is a formula but it is not applied in a straightforward manner not is it consistent. That's a good thing because as octagon999 says there is fun in discovery.

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My question herein lies with if we don't know how much it takes, yet are expected to keep track of extra pts (gained during creation)--- for srp, how do we do that?

 

knutiw

Morgwen

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I tried to keep track too but there is a certain amount of guess work in the values of various techs. I would just work out a plan for the items you want to focus on and go as far as you can. That's what I did and I got most of the techs researched that I had in my original plan.

[Morgwen]

-- not a good answer, but an answer .. will take that and run with it. 'preciate it!

 

Morgwen.

 

 

 

 

I tried to keep track too but there is a certain amount of guess work in the values of various techs. I would just work out a plan for the items you want to focus on and go as far as you can. That's what i did and I got most of the techs researched that I had in my original plan.

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[Hughestrog]

That worked for me too.

 

Quite glad, as I was able to get a few things I needed, and almost completed MKII Fusion Engines before my SRP were exhausted.

[ShadowKitsune]

Once upon a time, 1 SRP = 1 RC for 1 turn. I don't know if that is still true.

 

I don't think RTG actually expects you to track your SRPs. I gave up a while back because of the amount of variables involved and the absolute lack of specific information on a lot of it. I try to keep the Spreadsheets in Space aspect of the game to a minimum.

 

-SK

[ali-t-akua]

Once upon a time, 1 SRP = 1 RC for 1 turn. I don't know if that is still true.

 

I believe that it is still true with the caveat that it is before any research bonuses.