Scientists balance history — Rust

Scientists

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Dec 6, 2018·Rust's Electric Anniversary-2
- ▼📊NumericMovementspeedFast→Slower
  Scientist movement is now slower when walking sideways or backward, making them easier to kite.
  Slower sideways/backward
- ▼🐛Bug fixCargo Ship AIspeedSuper fast→Normal
  Fixed an issue where Scientists at the Cargo Ship would move abnormally fast under certain conditions.
  Fixed speed bug
- ≈🔁ReworkGeneral AIbehavior—→Updated
  Junkpile and Military Tunnel Lab scientists updated to new AI systems, including better cover usage and improved load balancing.
  New AI systems
Mar 1, 2018·Devblog 198
- ≈🎯Behaviorloot tables—→Proper
  Scientists now have proper loot tables for more consistent rewards.
Feb 8, 2018·Devblog 197+1
- ▲📊Numericaccuracy—→Reduced
  NPC Scientists have reduced accuracy, making encounters slightly more forgiving for players.
  AI nerf