1.6.1 Technological Ascendancy

[Nikki Katz]

Hi, the Technological Ascendancy perk doesn't appear to do anything. 1.6.1, all DLC, no mods.

Steps to recreate:
Start a new game and beeline ascention perks - here I have put 5 points in expansion and unlocked diplomacy. Note research before and after you pick the perk. It's unchanged and the effect doesn't seem to be added.

Incidentally, last time I played achievements weren't working either, not sure whether or not they are now. I won the last game because war in heaven started and all the other empires joined by rebel faction, giving me an automatic alliance victory. My fleet was destroyed shortly afterwards.

 

[yiome]

Have you check your research screen? Research speed bonus should show there instead of on research point gain (a bit confusing sometime but they are separated).

 

[Falc]

Research Speed is, indeed, completely separate from the actual Research that you gain each month.

For one, the actual Research Speed is also affected by your scientist. So you really need to look at your research screen.

 

[Nikki Katz]

Ah, thanks!

 

[Gruntsatwork]

Hi everyone, as the others have mentioned, this is not a bug, merely a misunderstanding.