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Stored Research

This mod allows colonists to use the research bench with no project selected. Instead of contributing towards a specific project, the produced research points will be stored and can be used later to complete any other applicable research. You can disallow storing research on specific benches.

Once you do select a research project, if there are enough points stored to complete it, including progress already made, the research will be instantly completed.

If you want to use stored research on a project with bench or facility requirements (hi-tech research bench, multi-analyzer), only points acquired from such a bench can be used. This behavior can be disabled in mod settings.

Most mods that do not change the core mechanics of researching should be compatible with Stored Research. That includes research UI mods, even if they include research queuing.

Semi Random Research (Unofficial): compatible at Rimworld version 1.5.
Research Data: compatible.
Research Reinvented: compatible. The only way to store research is through research bench which will comply with some of the Theory category rules. Appropriate research speed multiplier will be applied, and disabling category entirely will disable storing research as well.

Q: Is it compatible with ResearchPal/Powl/etc.
A: See above.

Q: Can it be added/removed mid-save?
A: Yes, apart from log errors upon removal, there should be no side-effects from either adding or removing the mod from the existing save.