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settings.lua

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+local is_space_age_available = mods['space-age'] ~= nil
+
+local base_settings = {
+    "global-multiplier",
+    "essential-research-multiplier",
+    "infinite-research-multiplier",
+};
+
+
+local pack_settings = {
+    "automation-science-multiplier",
+    "logistic-science-multiplier",
+    "military-science-multiplier",
+    "chemical-science-multiplier",
+    "production-science-multiplier",
+    "utility-science-multiplier",
+    "space-science-multiplier",
+};
+
+if is_space_age_available then
+    table.insert(base_settings, "interplanetary-research-multiplier");
+    table.insert(base_settings, "planet-discovery-research-multiplier");
+
+    table.insert(pack_settings, "metallurgic-science-multiplier");
+    table.insert(pack_settings, "electromagnetic-science-multiplier");
+    table.insert(pack_settings, "agricultural-science-multiplier");
+    table.insert(pack_settings, "cryogenic-science-multiplier");
+    table.insert(pack_settings, "promethium-science-multiplier");
+end
+
+local settings = {}
+
+-- helper function for acquiring a stable ordering string, fuck my life
+function get_order(value)
+    local result = "";
+    if value >= 26 then
+      for _=1, (value/26) do
+        result = result .. string.char(97 + 26 - 1);
+      end
+      value = value % 26;
+    end
+    result = result .. string.char(97 + value - 1);
+    return result
+end
+
+-- helper for adjusting all options for settings
+function add_setting(name, order)
+    table.insert(settings, {
+        type = "double-setting",
+        name = name,
+        setting_type = "startup",
+        order = order,
+        minimum_value = 0.000000000001,
+        default_value = 1.0,
+    })
+end
+
+for index, setting_name in pairs(base_settings) do
+    add_setting(setting_name, get_order(index));
+end
+
+for index, setting_name in pairs(pack_settings) do
+    add_setting(setting_name, get_order(index + #base_settings));
+end
+
+data:extend(settings)