TL;DR
Beginning (red-only, possibly through red-green) science tech isn't affected by the full strength of the science multiplier


What ?
The science cost multiplier is a cool setting that can alter the way you play the game. At lower levels, it can help nudge you to expanding and creating ...

That's great to hear, thank you! Knew I could count on you guys to have a quick fix.

I was playing the game last night, and had a crash for the first time that I can remember. Upon restarting the game the next day, I found that I was suddenly getting only a third or less of my usual FPS. I am on a late-2013 MBP, system specs to follow the description.

Prior to the crash, I have ...