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Mad Scientist (Instant Research)
"The whole research board, done instantly or opened all at once."
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How do I install Mad Scientist (Instant Research)?
Download the free ProjectMods desktop app, then install Mad Scientist (Instant Research) for Havendock in one click.
</>What does Mad Scientist (Instant Research) do?
Every new tool, machine and upgrade in Havendock is locked behind research that takes real time and resources to finish. Mad Scientist hands you three ways to speed that up, so you spend less time waiting and more time building. Switch on Instant Research and each upgrade finishes almost the moment you queue it. Add Free Research and it won't cost you any resources. Both are simple toggles - turn them off whenever you want the normal pace and cost back. In a real hurry? Hit Unlock All Research and the entire board opens up at once, every upgrade done. It's the fast track to a fully kitted-out island - just note there's no undo on that one, so use it when you're ready to have everything. Perfect for skipping the tech grind on a fresh island, trying out late-game builds early, or just enjoying your harbour with every gadget already in hand.
</>What is Mad Scientist (Instant Research)?
Mad Scientist puts the whole Havendock research board at your fingertips. Switch on Instant Research and each upgrade finishes almost the moment you queue it; add Free Research and you won't spend a single resource on any of them. In a hurry? Unlock All Research opens the entire board in one tap, though note there's no undo on that one. A ProjectMods mod for Havendock, great for skipping the tech grind.
</>Common questions about Mad Scientist (Instant Research)
What does Mad Scientist do in Havendock?
Mad Scientist is a Havendock mod that hands you three ways to speed through research. Every new tool, machine and upgrade in Havendock is normally locked behind research that costs time and resources, and this mod lets you shortcut that. Switch on Instant Research and each upgrade finishes almost the moment you queue it. Add Free Research and you won't spend resources on any of them. And if you're in a real hurry, the Unlock All Research button opens the entire board at once, every upgrade done. The two toggles can be switched off whenever you want the normal pace and cost back; the unlock-everything button, however, is permanent.
What's the difference between Instant Research, Free Research and Unlock All Research?
Mad Scientist gives you three distinct tools in Havendock. Instant Research is about time, so each upgrade you queue finishes almost immediately instead of ticking down. Free Research is about cost, letting you research whatever you like without paying the usual resources. They're independent toggles, so you can have instant-but-still-paid research, cost-free-but-normal-speed research, or both at once. Unlock All Research is the big one: a single button that opens every upgrade on the board in one go, skipping the queue entirely. The key difference is reversibility, since you can switch the two toggles off to return to normal timing and cost, but Unlock All Research sticks, so use it only when you're ready to have the full tech list open.
Can I undo Unlock All Research in Mad Scientist?
No, Unlock All Research in Mad Scientist is permanent, so it's the one option to use deliberately. When you press it, every upgrade on the Havendock research board opens at once and stays open; there's no button to re-lock them afterwards. That's by design, since it's meant for when you simply want the whole tech list available so you can build freely. The two toggles, Instant Research and Free Research, are completely different in this respect, so you can flip them on and off as much as you like to return to normal speed and cost. Enjoy those two freely, but treat Unlock All Research as a one-way trip you take once you're ready for everything.
Can I use Instant Research without making it cost-free in Mad Scientist?
Yes. Because Instant Research and Free Research are separate toggles, you can run one without the other in Havendock. Switch on Instant Research alone and each upgrade finishes almost immediately, but you'll still pay the usual resource cost for it, keeping some of the economy challenge intact. Or switch on Free Research alone to remove the cost while research still takes its normal time. Most players who want to blitz the tech tree run both together, but the split lets you decide exactly how much of the grind to keep. Both toggles flip back off at any time, returning Havendock research to its normal speed and price whenever you want the challenge back.
Why would I use Mad Scientist in Havendock?
Mad Scientist is for players who'd rather build than wait on the tech tree. It's perfect for skipping the research grind on a fresh Havendock island, trying out late-game machines and tools early, or simply enjoying your harbour with every gadget already in hand. If you've played through the research before and don't fancy doing it again on a new save, Instant and Free Research get you back to a fully kitted-out island quickly, while Unlock All Research does it in a single tap. It suits creative, build-focused sessions especially well, since having the whole board open means you're never stopped mid-project waiting for the upgrade you need.
What options does Mad Scientist (Instant Research) include?
Instant Research
Turn this on and every research finishes almost the moment you start it - no more waiting around for your next upgrade. Flip it off to research at normal speed again.
Free Research
Research whatever you like without paying the usual cost. Turn it off to go back to spending resources on each upgrade.
Unlock All Research
One tap unlocks every upgrade on the research board at once - handy when you just want the whole tech list open so you can build freely. This one sticks, so there's no undo.
Mad Scientist is a ProjectMods mod for Havendock that lets you finish upgrades instantly, research them without paying the usual cost, or open the entire research board in a single tap.
System Requirements
What features does Mad Scientist (Instant Research) include?
- Switch on Instant Research and each upgrade finishes almost the moment you queue it.
- Flip on Free Research to unlock upgrades without paying the usual resource cost.
- Tap Unlock All Research to open the entire board at once — every upgrade done, though this one sticks with no undo.
- Instant and cost-skip are simple switches you can turn off for the normal pace and price any time.
Best For
- Players sick of the tech grind who want their next tool or machine unlocked the instant they want it.
- Builders itching to try late-game contraptions early without waiting out every research timer.
- Anyone starting a fresh island who'd rather skip straight to a fully kitted-out tech list.
- Players who just want to enjoy their harbour with every gadget already in hand.
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