What does +1 to modernization do?

[homefry]

and why is there no manual for the game?

or why is it not explained in the encyclopedia.

[Drtad]

As you build up modernization points, you gain access to more branches of the tech tree. Check the tech tree to see the levels.

[IGdood]

Look in upper right corner of screen.

You'll see an icon for modernization.

As you modernize, traditional units start to get morale penalties, and you get a happiness penalty.

However, your rate of research increases.

[grumph]

ACTUALLY, traditional units just lose a buff, research rate jumps a bit, and you get more unhappines. this can easly be countered by researching +2 happines and repression techs though, i found it easier to maintain order late game then early game.

[fws2468]

I wonder if +50 percent to research rate from full modernisation is the most you can boost research in fots. I missed the libraries in the original S2.

[grumph]

well, you have certain events, but its much harder to boost it then in s2. on the other hand, if you dont start near a library in s2 there are very few ways to boost it as well.

[Alpedar]

Tech rate in FOTS is imo good (not pleasant ). It forces me to figt before I have everything = I must choose what I realy need and research it first. But bad side is, some cool units I see only when game is already decided (and I can smash everything without them, eg. by autoresolving with levy infantry).

[wealthmonger]

You can get a microscope in retainers +10% research rate. Does that ever come available for other generals in the same campaign or is it a one time thing?

[Lazarus]

I've only ever gotten it once...