Assets/Buildings.json

@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
         ],
         "research": "basics",
         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Buildings/Workbench.png",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "crafttime": 3.0,
         "stacksize": 1
     },
     {
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@
         ],
         "research": "heat_control",
         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Buildings/Furnace.png",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "crafttime": 10.0,
         "stacksize": 1
     },
     {
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@
         ],
         "research": "basic_machines",
         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Buildings/Crusher.png",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "crafttime": 8.0,
         "stacksize": 1
     },
     {
@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@
         ],
         "research": "basic_machines",
         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Buildings/Press.png",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "crafttime": 6.5,
         "stacksize": 1
     },
     {
@@ -81,7 +81,7 @@
         ],
         "research": "basic_machines",
         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Buildings/Anvil.png",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "crafttime": 7.5,
         "stacksize": 1
     },
     {
@@ -98,7 +98,7 @@
         ],
         "research": "textiles",
         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Buildings/Loom.png",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "crafttime": 12.0,
         "stacksize": 1
     },
     {
@@ -119,7 +119,7 @@
         ],
         "research": "basic_electricity",
         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Buildings/SteamGeneratorv1.png",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "crafttime": 18.0,
         "stacksize": 1
     },
     {
@@ -136,7 +136,7 @@
         ],
         "research": "stone_storage",
         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Buildings/StoneChest.png",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "crafttime": 5.5,
         "stacksize": 1
     },
     {
@@ -153,7 +153,7 @@
         ],
         "research": "metalworking",
         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Buildings/CopperChest.png",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "crafttime": 9.5,
         "stacksize": 1
     },
     {
@@ -170,7 +170,7 @@
         ],
         "research": "bronze_storage",
         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Buildings/BronzeChest.png",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "crafttime": 14.0,
         "stacksize": 1
     },
     {
@@ -187,7 +187,7 @@
         ],
         "research": "iron_machining",
         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Buildings/IronChest.png",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "crafttime": 17.0,
         "stacksize": 1
     },
     {
@@ -208,7 +208,7 @@
         ],
         "research": "advanced_power",
         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Buildings/SteamGeneratorv2.png",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "crafttime": 28.0,
         "stacksize": 1
     },
     {
@@ -225,7 +225,7 @@
         ],
         "research": "glass_work",
         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Buildings/WaterPurifier.png",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "crafttime": 12.5,
         "stacksize": 1
     },
     {
@@ -246,7 +246,7 @@
         ],
         "research": "glass_work",
         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Buildings/Glassblower.png",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "crafttime": 13.5,
         "stacksize": 1
     }
 ]

Assets/Research.json

@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@
             }
         ],
         "research": "basics",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "crafttime": 4.0,
         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Research/StoneageSymbol.png"
     },
     {
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@
             }
         ],
         "research": "stoneage",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "crafttime": 5.0,
         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/StoneGearSymbol.png"
     },
     {
@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@
             }
         ],
         "research": "stone_tools",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "crafttime": 7.0,
         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/StoneGearSymbol.png"
     },
     {
@@ -71,7 +71,7 @@
             }
         ],
         "research": "basic_machines",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "crafttime": 8.0,
         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/Heaterv1Symbol.png"
     },
     {
@@ -91,7 +91,7 @@
             }
         ],
         "research": "heat_control",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "crafttime": 9.0,
         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/GlassSymbol.png"
     },
     {
@@ -107,7 +107,7 @@
             }
         ],
         "research": "basic_machines",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "crafttime": 6.0,
         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/StonePlateSymbol.png"
     },
     {
@@ -123,9 +123,35 @@
             }
         ],
         "research": "stone_tools",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "crafttime": 8.0,
         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/StoneRobotSymbol.png"
     },
+    {
+        "id": "joint_tuning",
+        "inputs": [
+            {
+                "item": "stone_gear",
+                "amount": 3
+            },
+            {
+                "item": "rope",
+                "amount": 4
+            }
+        ],
+        "research": "stone_robotics",
+        "crafttime": 10.0,
+        "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/StoneGearSymbol.png",
+        "effects": [
+            {
+                "stat": "robot_speed_bonus",
+                "value": 0.1
+            },
+            {
+                "stat": "robot_minimum_efficiency_bonus",
+                "value": 0.05
+            }
+        ]
+    },
     {
         "id": "copperage",
         "inputs": [
@@ -139,7 +165,7 @@
             }
         ],
         "research": "heat_control",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "crafttime": 12.0,
         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Research/CopperageSymbol.png"
     },
     {
@@ -155,7 +181,7 @@
             }
         ],
         "research": "copperage",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "crafttime": 13.0,
         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/CopperIngotSymbol.png"
     },
     {
@@ -171,7 +197,7 @@
             }
         ],
         "research": "copper_smelting",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "crafttime": 14.0,
         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/TinIngotSymbol.png"
     },
     {
@@ -191,7 +217,7 @@
             }
         ],
         "research": "tin_working",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "crafttime": 16.0,
         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/CopperGearSymbol.png"
     },
     {
@@ -211,7 +237,7 @@
             }
         ],
         "research": "metalworking",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "crafttime": 15.0,
         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/RopeSymbol.png"
     },
     {
@@ -235,7 +261,7 @@
             }
         ],
         "research": "metalworking",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "crafttime": 18.0,
         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/Batteryv1Symbol.png"
     },
     {
@@ -255,9 +281,69 @@
             }
         ],
         "research": "basic_electricity",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "crafttime": 20.0,
         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/CopperRobotSymbol.png"
     },
+    {
+        "id": "efficient_actuators",
+        "inputs": [
+            {
+                "item": "battery_v1",
+                "amount": 1
+            },
+            {
+                "item": "copper_wire",
+                "amount": 6
+            },
+            {
+                "item": "copper_gear",
+                "amount": 2
+            }
+        ],
+        "research": "copper_robotics",
+        "crafttime": 22.0,
+        "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/CopperWireSymbol.png",
+        "effects": [
+            {
+                "stat": "robot_energy_use_reduction",
+                "value": 0.12
+            },
+            {
+                "stat": "robot_speed_bonus",
+                "value": 0.08
+            }
+        ]
+    },
+    {
+        "id": "cooling_channels",
+        "inputs": [
+            {
+                "item": "copper_plate",
+                "amount": 3
+            },
+            {
+                "item": "water",
+                "amount": 6
+            },
+            {
+                "item": "heating_element_v1",
+                "amount": 1
+            }
+        ],
+        "research": "efficient_actuators",
+        "crafttime": 21.0,
+        "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Resources/WaterSymbol.png",
+        "effects": [
+            {
+                "stat": "robot_heat_gain_reduction",
+                "value": 0.15
+            },
+            {
+                "stat": "robot_cooling_bonus",
+                "value": 0.25
+            }
+        ]
+    },
     {
         "id": "bronzeage",
         "inputs": [
@@ -271,7 +357,7 @@
             }
         ],
         "research": "basic_electricity",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "crafttime": 24.0,
         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Research/BronzeageSymbol.png"
     },
     {
@@ -291,7 +377,7 @@
             }
         ],
         "research": "bronzeage",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "crafttime": 26.0,
         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/BronzeIngotSymbol.png"
     },
     {
@@ -307,7 +393,7 @@
             }
         ],
         "research": "bronze_smelting",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "crafttime": 29.0,
         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/BronzeGearSymbol.png"
     },
     {
@@ -323,7 +409,7 @@
             }
         ],
         "research": "bronze_machining",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "crafttime": 27.0,
         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/BronzePlateSymbol.png"
     },
     {
@@ -343,9 +429,39 @@
             }
         ],
         "research": "bronze_machining",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "crafttime": 32.0,
         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/BronzeRobotSymbol.png"
     },
+    {
+        "id": "sealed_bearings",
+        "inputs": [
+            {
+                "item": "bronze_gear",
+                "amount": 3
+            },
+            {
+                "item": "bronze_plate",
+                "amount": 4
+            },
+            {
+                "item": "glass_bottles",
+                "amount": 2
+            }
+        ],
+        "research": "bronze_robotics",
+        "crafttime": 35.0,
+        "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/BronzeGearSymbol.png",
+        "effects": [
+            {
+                "stat": "robot_maintenance_loss_reduction",
+                "value": 0.2
+            },
+            {
+                "stat": "robot_minimum_efficiency_bonus",
+                "value": 0.08
+            }
+        ]
+    },
     {
         "id": "ironage",
         "inputs": [
@@ -363,7 +479,7 @@
             }
         ],
         "research": "bronze_robotics",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "crafttime": 38.0,
         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Research/IronageSymbol.png"
     },
     {
@@ -379,7 +495,7 @@
             }
         ],
         "research": "ironage",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "crafttime": 40.0,
         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/IronIngotSymbol.png"
     },
     {
@@ -395,7 +511,7 @@
             }
         ],
         "research": "iron_smelting",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "crafttime": 44.0,
         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/IronGearSymbol.png"
     },
     {
@@ -415,7 +531,7 @@
             }
         ],
         "research": "iron_machining",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "crafttime": 48.0,
         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/Batteryv2Symbol.png"
     },
     {
@@ -435,7 +551,67 @@
             }
         ],
         "research": "advanced_power",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "crafttime": 54.0,
         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/IronRobotSymbol.png"
+    },
+    {
+        "id": "regulated_power_cores",
+        "inputs": [
+            {
+                "item": "battery_v2",
+                "amount": 2
+            },
+            {
+                "item": "dynamo_v2",
+                "amount": 1
+            },
+            {
+                "item": "iron_rod",
+                "amount": 4
+            }
+        ],
+        "research": "iron_robotics",
+        "crafttime": 58.0,
+        "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/Batteryv2Symbol.png",
+        "effects": [
+            {
+                "stat": "robot_energy_use_reduction",
+                "value": 0.18
+            },
+            {
+                "stat": "robot_heat_gain_reduction",
+                "value": 0.12
+            }
+        ]
+    },
+    {
+        "id": "precision_drive_train",
+        "inputs": [
+            {
+                "item": "iron_gear",
+                "amount": 4
+            },
+            {
+                "item": "iron_plate",
+                "amount": 4
+            },
+            {
+                "item": "battery_v2",
+                "amount": 1
+            }
+        ],
+        "research": "regulated_power_cores",
+        "crafttime": 62.0,
+        "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/IronGearSymbol.png",
+        "effects": [
+            {
+                "stat": "robot_speed_bonus",
+                "value": 0.18
+            },
+            {
+                "stat": "robot_maintenance_loss_reduction",
+                "value": 0.12
+            }
+        ]
     }
 ]

Scripts/Core/GameData.cs

@@ -15,12 +15,13 @@ public partial class GameData
     public static bool canMove = true;
     public static int maxRobotCount = 1000;
     public static List<Robot> robots = new List<Robot>();
-    public static float robotSpeed = 20f;
+    public static float robotSpeed = 10f;
     public static float tileWidth = 6;
     public static float tileHeight = 4;
     public static SortedDictionary<string, ItemData> availableItems = ResourceLoader.LoadItems();
     public static Dictionary<string, Research> availableResearch = ResourceLoader.LoadResearch();
     public static SurvivalState survival = new SurvivalState();
+    public static RobotStats robotStats = new RobotStats();
 
     public static Color primaryColor = new Color("#276ac2");
     public static Color lightColor = new Color("#7efff5");

Scripts/Gameplay/Research/Research.cs

@@ -25,13 +25,20 @@ public class Research
         elapsedResearchTime += delta;
         if (elapsedResearchTime >= data.CraftTime)
         {
-            state = ResearchState.RESEARCHED;
+            Complete();
             return ResearchResult.FINISHED;
         }
-
         return ResearchResult.RESEARCHING;
     }
 
+    public void Complete()
+    {
+        if (state == ResearchState.RESEARCHED) return;
+
+        state = ResearchState.RESEARCHED;
+        GameData.robotStats.Apply(data.Effects);
+    }
+
     public static string GetReadableName(string input)
     {
         string noUnderscore = input.Replace("_", " ").ToLower();

Scripts/Gameplay/Research/ResearchData.cs

@@ -18,6 +18,9 @@ public class ResearchData
     [JsonPropertyName("texture")]
     public string Texture { get; set; }
 
+    [JsonPropertyName("effects")]
+    public List<ResearchEffect> Effects { get; set; }
+
     public string GetReadableName()
     {
         string noUnderscore = Id.Replace("_", " ").ToLower();

Scripts/Gameplay/Research/ResearchEffect.cs

@@ -0,0 +1,24 @@
+using System.Text.Json.Serialization;
+
+public class ResearchEffect
+{
+    [JsonPropertyName("stat")]
+    public string Stat { get; set; }
+
+    [JsonPropertyName("value")]
+    public float Value { get; set; }
+
+    public string GetDisplayText()
+    {
+        return Stat switch
+        {
+            "robot_speed_bonus" => $"Robot speed +{Value * 100f:0}%",
+            "robot_energy_use_reduction" => $"Robot energy use -{Value * 100f:0}%",
+            "robot_heat_gain_reduction" => $"Robot heat gain -{Value * 100f:0}%",
+            "robot_cooling_bonus" => $"Robot cooling +{Value * 100f:0}%",
+            "robot_maintenance_loss_reduction" => $"Robot maintenance loss -{Value * 100f:0}%",
+            "robot_minimum_efficiency_bonus" => $"Damaged robot efficiency +{Value * 100f:0}%",
+            _ => Stat
+        };
+    }
+}

Scripts/Gameplay/Research/ResearchEffect.cs.uid

@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+uid://c6k1b1inavgyj

Scripts/Gameplay/Research/ResearchState.cs

@@ -3,5 +3,6 @@ public enum ResearchState
     UNDEFINED,
     RESEARCHED,
     AVAILABLE,
-    LOCKED
+    LOCKED,
+    RESEARCHING
 }

Scripts/Gameplay/Robots/Robot.cs

@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ public partial class Robot : Node3D
 		}
 		else if (currentMessage.Length <= 0)
 		{
-			CoolDown(delta, IdleHeatLossPerSecond);
+			CoolDown(delta, GameData.robotStats.GetCoolingRate(IdleHeatLossPerSecond));
 			currentMessage = "No script executing";
 		}
 
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ public partial class Robot : Node3D
 
 	public float GetMovementSpeed()
 	{
-		return GameData.robotSpeed * GetWorkEfficiency();
+		return GameData.robotStats.GetMovementSpeed(GameData.robotSpeed) * GetWorkEfficiency();
 	}
 
 	public float GetWorkEfficiency()
@@ -76,7 +76,8 @@ public partial class Robot : Node3D
 		if (isBroken) return 0f;
 		if (maintenance >= 50f) return 1f;
 
-		return Math.Clamp(0.35f + maintenance / 100f, 0.35f, 1f);
+		float minimumEfficiency = GameData.robotStats.GetMinimumEfficiency();
+		return Math.Clamp(minimumEfficiency + maintenance / 100f, minimumEfficiency, 1f);
 	}
 
 	public void Maintain()
@@ -102,19 +103,19 @@ public partial class Robot : Node3D
 
 		if (isCoolingDown)
 		{
-			CoolDown(delta, ActiveHeatLossPerSecond);
+			CoolDown(delta, GameData.robotStats.GetCoolingRate(ActiveHeatLossPerSecond));
 			currentMessage = $"Cooling down ({heat:0}%)";
 			return false;
 		}
 
-		if (!GameData.survival.TryConsumeEnergy(EnergyUsePerSecond * (float)delta))
+		if (!GameData.survival.TryConsumeEnergy(GameData.robotStats.GetEnergyUse(EnergyUsePerSecond) * (float)delta))
 		{
 			currentMessage = "Not enough energy";
 			return false;
 		}
 
-		heat = Math.Clamp(heat + HeatGainPerSecond * (float)delta, 0f, 100f);
+		heat = Math.Clamp(heat + GameData.robotStats.GetHeatGain(HeatGainPerSecond) * (float)delta, 0f, 100f);
-		maintenance = Math.Clamp(maintenance - MaintenanceLossPerSecond * (float)delta, 0f, 100f);
+		maintenance = Math.Clamp(maintenance - GameData.robotStats.GetMaintenanceLoss(MaintenanceLossPerSecond) * (float)delta, 0f, 100f);
 
 		if (heat >= 100f)
 		{

Scripts/Gameplay/Robots/RobotStats.cs

@@ -0,0 +1,81 @@
+using System;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+
+public class RobotStats
+{
+    private const float BaseMinimumEfficiency = 0.35f;
+
+    private float speedBonus = 0f;
+    private float energyUseReduction = 0f;
+    private float heatGainReduction = 0f;
+    private float coolingBonus = 0f;
+    private float maintenanceLossReduction = 0f;
+    private float minimumEfficiencyBonus = 0f;
+
+    public float GetMovementSpeed(float baseSpeed)
+    {
+        return baseSpeed * (1f + speedBonus);
+    }
+
+    public float GetEnergyUse(float baseEnergyUse)
+    {
+        return baseEnergyUse * (1f - Math.Clamp(energyUseReduction, 0f, 0.8f));
+    }
+
+    public float GetHeatGain(float baseHeatGain)
+    {
+        return baseHeatGain * (1f - Math.Clamp(heatGainReduction, 0f, 0.8f));
+    }
+
+    public float GetCoolingRate(float baseCoolingRate)
+    {
+        return baseCoolingRate * (1f + coolingBonus);
+    }
+
+    public float GetMaintenanceLoss(float baseMaintenanceLoss)
+    {
+        return baseMaintenanceLoss * (1f - Math.Clamp(maintenanceLossReduction, 0f, 0.8f));
+    }
+
+    public float GetMinimumEfficiency()
+    {
+        return Math.Clamp(BaseMinimumEfficiency + minimumEfficiencyBonus, BaseMinimumEfficiency, 0.85f);
+    }
+
+    public void Apply(List<ResearchEffect> effects)
+    {
+        if (effects == null) return;
+
+        foreach (ResearchEffect effect in effects)
+        {
+            Apply(effect);
+        }
+    }
+
+    private void Apply(ResearchEffect effect)
+    {
+        if (effect == null) return;
+
+        switch (effect.Stat)
+        {
+            case "robot_speed_bonus":
+                speedBonus += effect.Value;
+                break;
+            case "robot_energy_use_reduction":
+                energyUseReduction += effect.Value;
+                break;
+            case "robot_heat_gain_reduction":
+                heatGainReduction += effect.Value;
+                break;
+            case "robot_cooling_bonus":
+                coolingBonus += effect.Value;
+                break;
+            case "robot_maintenance_loss_reduction":
+                maintenanceLossReduction += effect.Value;
+                break;
+            case "robot_minimum_efficiency_bonus":
+                minimumEfficiencyBonus += effect.Value;
+                break;
+        }
+    }
+}

Scripts/Gameplay/Robots/RobotStats.cs.uid

@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+uid://djuorq37m01xc

Scripts/UI/Research/ResearchList.cs

@@ -1,5 +1,7 @@
 using Godot;
 using Godot.Collections;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+using System.Text;
 
 public partial class ResearchList : PanelContainer
 {
@@ -7,12 +9,33 @@ public partial class ResearchList : PanelContainer
 	private System.Collections.Generic.Dictionary<string, Vector2> nodePositions = new System.Collections.Generic.Dictionary<string, Vector2>();
 	private bool hasArrangedNodes = false;
 
+	private List<Research> currentResearch = new List<Research>();
+	private List<Research> toDelete = new List<Research>();
+
 	public override void _Ready()
 	{
 		RecalculateResearchStates();
 		if (Visible) SetupGraph();
 	}
 
+    public override void _Process(double delta)
+	{
+		if(currentResearch.Count > 0) toDelete = new List<Research>();
+		foreach (Research research in currentResearch)
+		{
+			if (research.Execute(delta) == ResearchResult.FINISHED)
+			{
+				toDelete.Add(research);
+				RecalculateResearchStates();
+				SetupGraph();
+			}
+		}
+		foreach (Research delete in toDelete)
+		{
+			currentResearch.Remove(delete);
+		}
+	}
+
 	public void SetupGraph()
 	{
 		RememberNodePositions();
@@ -98,6 +121,7 @@ public partial class ResearchList : PanelContainer
 	{
 		Texture2D texture = GD.Load<Texture2D>(texturePath);
 		Color stateColor = GetColorByState(state);
+		string tooltipText = GetResearchTooltip(GameData.availableResearch[id]);
 
 		TextureRect icon = new TextureRect
 		{
@@ -110,7 +134,8 @@ public partial class ResearchList : PanelContainer
 		Button button = new Button
 		{
 			Text = "Research",
-			Disabled = state != ResearchState.AVAILABLE
+			Disabled = state != ResearchState.AVAILABLE,
+			TooltipText = tooltipText
 		};
 
 		button.Pressed += () => OnResearchPressed(id);
@@ -119,7 +144,8 @@ public partial class ResearchList : PanelContainer
 		{
 			Name = id,
 			Title = Research.GetReadableName(id),
-			SelfModulate = stateColor
+			SelfModulate = stateColor,
+			TooltipText = tooltipText
 		};
 
 		if (nodePositions.ContainsKey(id))
@@ -145,11 +171,33 @@ public partial class ResearchList : PanelContainer
 
 	private void OnResearchPressed(string id)
 	{
-		GameData.availableResearch[id].state = ResearchState.RESEARCHED;
+		GameData.availableResearch[id].state = ResearchState.RESEARCHING;
+		currentResearch.Add(GameData.availableResearch[id]);
 		RecalculateResearchStates();
 		SetupGraph();
 	}
 
+	private string GetResearchTooltip(Research research)
+	{
+		if (research.data.Effects == null || research.data.Effects.Count <= 0)
+		{
+			return Research.GetReadableName(research.data.Id);
+		}
+
+		StringBuilder tooltip = new StringBuilder(Research.GetReadableName(research.data.Id));
+		tooltip.AppendLine();
+		tooltip.AppendLine();
+		tooltip.AppendLine("Effects:");
+
+		foreach (ResearchEffect effect in research.data.Effects)
+		{
+			tooltip.Append("- ");
+			tooltip.AppendLine(effect.GetDisplayText());
+		}
+
+		return tooltip.ToString();
+	}
+
 	private void RecalculateResearchStates()
 	{
 		bool changedState = true;
@@ -182,6 +230,11 @@ public partial class ResearchList : PanelContainer
 			return ResearchState.RESEARCHED;
 		}
 
+		if (research.state == ResearchState.RESEARCHING)
+		{
+			return ResearchState.RESEARCHING;
+		}
+
 		if (GameData.availableResearch[research.data.Research].state == ResearchState.RESEARCHED)
 		{
 			return ResearchState.AVAILABLE;
@@ -197,6 +250,7 @@ public partial class ResearchList : PanelContainer
 			ResearchState.AVAILABLE => Colors.White,
 			ResearchState.LOCKED => new Color(0.6f, 0.6f, 0.6f, 0.5f),
 			ResearchState.RESEARCHED => new Color(0.7f, 1f, 0.7f, 1f),
+			ResearchState.RESEARCHING => new Color(0.3f, 1f, 0.3f, 1f),
 			_ => Colors.Red
 		};
 	}

Scripts/World/World.cs

@@ -94,6 +94,7 @@ public partial class World : Node3D
 	private void ResetRunState()
 	{
 		survival = new SurvivalState();
+		robotStats = new RobotStats();
 		inventory = new Inventory();
 		availableResearch = ResourceLoader.LoadResearch();
 		robots.Clear();