Technology Diffusion

Balance Stellaris research! Tired of huge tech gaps between empires? This mod grants bonuses to less advanced empires based on diplomatic relations with more advanced ones. Similar to other Paradox or Civilization games. A small mod in terms of functionality, but a giant leap in impacts! What does this do These bonuses are in the form of an added flat output modifier per research area, based on neighbors, diplomatic treaties and research point production differences. The trigger to determine if an empire can obtain bonuses is not year-based (like in EU4), nor on what precise tech those neighbors have researched, only on the technology ratio (a vanilla number which is used to show infos like "overwhelming" or "inferior" in the contact menu). The modifier is not OP, techno-centrists empires will still be ahead but by far less than in vanilla. I don't know for you guys but sometimes I already knew by 2300 that the game was easily won.. everyone being this soon "pathetic" in tech is quite frustrating sometimes, since everything is then impacted (fleet power, economy...). This won't be the case anymore for most empires. Just look at the screenshots above! (btw if you're looking for the same mapmode, I used this mod and then added a few colors to better see the differences betweend empires). You will see AIs faring much better indeed, they will not be a century behind by 2350! The rate of diffusion is entirely configurable in a running game through Dynamic Mod Menu. Works especially well with mods that adds new techs, like gigastructural engineering or more modules/weapons/buildings. Technology Ascendant is compatible too (and recommended in addition, if you're looking for the feeling of a tech "overhaul"!). Compatibility & performance This mod was actually built with compatibility in mind, so nearly all mods out there should work with. This is just an event that adds empire modifiers. Performance shouldn't be impacted too. Compatible with Stellaris version from 3. 5 onwar