Shared Knowledge Plugin for Rust

This plugin introduces a shared technological progression system to your Rust server. Instead of individual players needing to research technologies, the entire server works together towards unlocking items. This fosters collaboration and a sense of community, as players must cooperate to advance. The plugin tracks overall server progress, and once a technology is unlocked, all players gain access to its associated blueprints.

Key Features:

• Collaborative Research: All players contribute to a single, shared research pool.
• Server-Wide Progress: Unlocks are visible and beneficial to the entire server population.
• Modified Tech Tree: Offers flexibility in adjusting which technologies are shared and which remain individually researched.
• Community Building: Encourages teamwork and shared goals among players.
• Strategic Gameplay: Promotes planning and resource management as the server works together to unlock crucial technologies.

How it Changes Gameplay:

The Shared Knowledge plugin fundamentally alters the early-game experience in Rust. Instead of the typical scramble for individual resources and research, players are incentivized to work together. This can lead to stronger alliances, more sophisticated base building strategies, and a more cohesive server community. The shared progression also allows for the possibility of faster overall server advancement, potentially leading to more engaging mid-to-late game scenarios.

Potential Considerations:

While promoting collaboration, admins might need to consider balancing the pace of shared research to avoid making the game too easy or too difficult. Careful configuration of the included settings allows for fine-tuning of the plugin's effect on the server's gameplay.