Better Research Points when Donating Items
⚪ Last updated 2023Preview

🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #220 of 300 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
-= Description =-
This Mod will change the return of Research Points in exchange of Items, when donating items to the Research Institute.
I found 250 points for a Legendary Item a very low return, when the game is asking for (dynamic) 20k to create a new (Legendary) one.
Essentially and with basic mods, this is cheating. Maybe in the future, I will release my entire modified collection, where this mod actually makes sense and brings an arguably fair balancing to the game.
Technic stuff. This mod will increase the return of Research Points as following:
Common Item : from 20 to 1000
Uncommon Item : from 30 to 2000
Rare Item : from 40 to 4000
Epic Item : from 50 to 8000
Legendary Item : from 250 to 16000
Return is fixed, it will not change along the game progression.
There are no known mod conflicts.
By my knowledge, there is no other mod modifying these parameters.
They are easy to modify - just look in the XML file and change the numbers to your desire.
The Narrative and God Like Items returns were not modified, only the above.
This mod will function stand alone.
For a better experience, I recommend these mods.
They are not required and they are not made by me:
Research Everything
Research Cheaper and Faster
Scholars Research
This mod Requires "Land of Lions DLC".
-= The End =-
This gameplay mod increases the Research Points you get when donating items to the Research Institute. It's a simple quality-of-life tweak for players who want to speed up research progression. With 56 endorsements and regular updates, it's a niche but functional addition.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Straightforward improvement—donating items feels more rewarding.
- Lightweight mod that doesn't bloat your load order.
- Active author (last updated January 2023) with a small but engaged following (56 endorsements).
⚠️ Cons
- Only 56 endorsements—might be overlooked or untested by the wider community.
- No detailed documentation on how much the return is increased.
- May unbalance early-game research if you donate frequently.
For players who find the Research Institute's donation rewards too stingy and want to speed up their research without grinding. Skip if you prefer a more challenging progression or if you're looking for a comprehensive overhaul—this is a single, focused tweak.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if the mod requires a specific game version—last updated in 2023, so verify compatibility with your current build.
- If you're using a mod manager, install via that to keep track of updates and easy removal.
- Test the donation mechanic right after installing to see if the increased points feel balanced for your playthrough.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Anno1800 Mods
- Author
- hdd
- Version
- v1.0
- Downloads
- 1,325
- Endorsements
- 56
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 1/12/2023
- Updated
- 1/12/2023
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