extra scientists help?

[Netskimmer]

Someone mentioned attaching another module to a science lab to put more scientists in it to buff lab. Does this actually work?

[SemiaCloud]

I don't think so.

[Bloody_looser]

Yes, it works

[Netskimmer]

cool, is there a limit?

[LittleBlueGaming]

You don't even need a separate lab, you just need scientists on board. I had 5 scientists on a Minmus outpost, and the lab was processing at their combined rate.

Don't know if there's a limit.

[Alshain]

I don't think it does work in 1.0.2. I think it worked in 1.0.

[Bloody_looser]

It still works in 1.0.2.

I was about to rotate scientist crew in my Minmus research facility anyway, so here are some fresh pics.

Two Lvl 2 scientists in the lab

+1 Lvl 1 scientist in living quarters

+1 Lvl 3 scientist in living quarters

So, it stacks. I don't think there's any limit.

Edited June 1, 2015 by Bloody_looser

[Netskimmer]

Awesome. Are those stock parts you are using to connect your base modules? I have several mods, but none that involve base building and I am planning to set up my first Minmus base soon. The thought of dropping the modules precisely enough to dock radially makes my butt cheeks clench...

[Bloody_looser]

Yep, it's full stock. There are some daytime pics - http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/29533-What-did-you-do-in-KSP-today?p=1983310&viewfull=1#post1983310

Land docking is suffering indeed. That's why I assembled the facility in orbit and landed it in one piece.

[Windspren]

It still works in 1.0.2.

I was about to rotate scientist crew in my Minmus research facility anyway, so here are some fresh pics.

Two Lvl 2 scientists in the lab

http://i.imgur.com/JvdS7BF.jpg

+1 Lvl 1 scientist in living quarters

http://i.imgur.com/aTdTHrV.jpg

+1 Lvl 3 scientist in living quarters

http://i.imgur.com/wYVfO8K.jpg

So, it stacks. I don't think there's any limit.

the second pic shows the science amount is reduced

[NoPanShabuShabu]

the second pic shows the science amount is reduced

No it doesn't.

[problemecium]

...I'm about to fill my ring station with 98 Scientists and see how fast I can farm the stuff >

[LittleBlueGaming]

the second pic shows the science amount is reduced

1.159 -> 1.481 -> 2.318

[Netskimmer]

Yep, it's full stock. There are some daytime pics - http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/29533-What-did-you-do-in-KSP-today?p=1983310&viewfull=1#post1983310

Land docking is suffering indeed. That's why I assembled the facility in orbit and landed it in one piece.

I was thinking of landing a base framework with docking ports facing upwards and having a docking port on the bottom of the modules and setting them down on the base so they dock with it. Not sure if it will work, but finding out is half the fun!

[LittleBlueGaming]

I was thinking of landing a base framework with docking ports facing upwards and having a docking port on the bottom of the modules and setting them down on the base so they dock with it. Not sure if it will work, but finding out is half the fun!

It can work, it's just a bit more difficult than docking in orbit. I have a mining outpost with a docking port on top, where the freighter docks to pick up ore and fuel.

If you like that sort of thing, I think it helps improve your design and piloting skills.

[Aser]

1.159 -> 1.481 -> 2.318

Look at that again, and think about it...

1.1 < 1.4

[KerbMav]

Look at that again, and think about it...

1.1 < 1.4

He first added a level 1 and later a level 3 scientist.

Numbers look reasonable to me.

About .2 to .3 per scientist level?

[LittleBlueGaming]

Look at that again, and think about it...

1.1 < 1.4

Yes, 1.1(the first pic) is less than 1.4(the second pic). Each pic he adds more scientists, and each pic the rate is greater than the previous one.

[samstarman5]

Look at that again, and think about it...

1.1 < 1.4

LittleBlueGaming wasn't showing 1.159 is greater than 1.481 but instead showing the progression of the numbers. He could have used different symbols to help but the third number does make it pretty obvious of the intention.