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.vscode/settings.json

@@ -1,15 +1,19 @@
 {
   "cSpell.words": [
+    "Aquilo",
     "conventionalcommits",
     "Factorio",
     "factoriopedia",
+    "Fulgora",
     "giga",
     "localised",
+    "Nauvis",
     "peta",
     "quetta",
     "releaserc",
     "ronna",
     "tera",
+    "Vulcanus",
     "worktree",
     "yotta",
     "zetta"

locale/en/locale.cfg

@@ -3,3 +3,47 @@ title=Research Multipliers
 
 [mod-description]
 description=Advanced customizable multipliers for research, including pack, category, infinite, and individual technology multipliers.
+
+[mod-setting-name]
+global-multiplier=Global Research Multiplier
+essential-research-multiplier=Essential Research Multiplier
+infinite-research-multiplier=Infinite Research Multiplier
+
+planet-discovery-research-multiplier=[planet=nauvis] Planet Discovery Research Multiplier
+interplanetary-research-multiplier=[space-age] Interplanetary Research Multiplier
+
+automation-science-multiplier=[item=automation-science-pack] Automation Science Multiplier
+logistic-science-multiplier=[item=logistic-science-pack] Logistic Science Multiplier
+military-science-multiplier=[item=military-science-pack] Military Science Multiplier
+chemical-science-multiplier=[item=chemical-science-pack] Chemical Science Multiplier
+production-science-multiplier=[item=production-science-pack] Production Science Multiplier
+utility-science-multiplier=[item=utility-science-pack] Utility Science Multiplier
+space-science-multiplier=[item=space-science-pack] Space Science Multiplier
+
+metallurgic-science-multiplier=[item=metallurgic-science-pack] Metallurgic Science Multiplier
+electromagnetic-science-multiplier=[item=electromagnetic-science-pack] Electromagnetic Science Multiplier
+agricultural-science-multiplier=[item=agricultural-science-pack] Agricultural Science Multiplier
+cryogenic-science-multiplier=[item=cryogenic-science-pack] Cryogenic Science Multiplier
+promethium-science-multiplier=[item=promethium-science-pack] Promethium Science Multiplier
+
+[mod-setting-description]
+global-multiplier=Multiplier for all research.\nPlease read the mod page for more information on how this setting interacts with others.
+essential-research-multiplier=A multiplier for all research considered 'essential' when you tick the 'Show only essential technologies' in the technology tree interface. \nPlease read the mod page for more information on how this setting interacts with others.
+infinite-research-multiplier=A multiplier for all infinite research. \nPlease read the mod page for more information on how this setting interacts with others.
+
+interplanetary-research-multiplier=A multiplier for all research that uses science packs from planets other than Nauvis. \nPlease read the mod page for more information on how this setting interacts with others.
+planet-discovery-research-multiplier=A multiplier for all 'planet discovery' research ([planet=vulcanus] Vulcanus, [planet=fulgora] Fulgora, [planet=gleba] Gleba, [planet=aquilo] Aquilo). \nPlease read the mod page for more information on how this setting interacts with others.
+
+automation-science-multiplier=A multiplier for all research that uses [item=automation-science-pack] Automation science.\nPlease read the mod page for more information on how this setting interacts with others.
+logistic-science-multiplier=A multiplier for all research that uses [item=logistic-science-pack] Logistic science.\nPlease read the mod page for more information on how this setting interacts with others.
+military-science-multiplier=A multiplier for all research that uses [item=military-science-pack] Military science.\nPlease read the mod page for more information on how this setting interacts with others.
+chemical-science-multiplier=A multiplier for all research that uses [item=chemical-science-pack] Chemical science.\nPlease read the mod page for more information on how this setting interacts with others.
+production-science-multiplier=A multiplier for all research that uses [item=production-science-pack] Production science.\nPlease read the mod page for more information on how this setting interacts with others.
+utility-science-multiplier=A multiplier for all research that uses [item=utility-science-pack] Utility science.\nPlease read the mod page for more information on how this setting interacts with others.
+space-science-multiplier=A multiplier for all research that uses [item=space-science-pack] Space science.\nPlease read the mod page for more information on how this setting interacts with others.
+
+metallurgic-science-multiplier=A multiplier for all research that uses [item=metallurgic-science-pack] Metallurgic science.\nPlease read the mod page for more information on how this setting interacts with others.
+electromagnetic-science-multiplier=A multiplier for all research that uses [item=electromagnetic-science-pack] Electromagnetic science.\nPlease read the mod page for more information on how this setting interacts with others.
+agricultural-science-multiplier=A multiplier for all research that uses [item=agricultural-science-pack] Agricultural science.\nPlease read the mod page for more information on how this setting interacts with others.
+cryogenic-science-multiplier=A multiplier for all research that uses [item=cryogenic-science-pack] Cryogenic science.\nPlease read the mod page for more information on how this setting interacts with others.
+promethium-science-multiplier=A multiplier for all research that uses [item=promethium-science-pack] Promethium science.\nPlease read the mod page for more information on how this setting interacts with others.

settings.lua

@@ -0,0 +1,66 @@
+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)