Research Speed

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I've played all games so far with research set to Normal in the games settings.

My question is, is there any advantage or disadvantage gained by the player or the AI depending on the game setting for research speed?

thanks for replies.
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Reply #1 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Not really, I like ultra-mega-slow research myself, so that I get a chance to use technologies before they become obsolete.

The only thing that seems to become seriously imbalanced though, are the Korath. Their tech tree has what I already consider a flaw - their beam weapons allows them to skip a LOT of technologies and go from Particle Beams to Disruptors in only two techs.

This means that you can be fighting the Korath on even ground with low-tech weapons, and suddenly ships start pouring out with 50+ attack. Having tech speed on very slow pretty much removes any chance of adapting to this threat. Personally I think this is moreso an imbalance with the Korath than anything.