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Research Bureau

• 1.1 Partial Qualification
• 1.2 Full Qualification
• 2.1 Battle Performance Bonuses
• 3.1 Partial line resets
• 6.1 Play It Your Way
• 6.2 Blowing By
• 6.3 Level up to Six
• 6.4 Doing A Split
• 6.5.1 Example
• 7 Achievements
• 8.1 Third Party commentaries

The principle of player progression in World of Warships is moving from lower tier to higher tier ships up to the apex of each tech tree branch — the Tier X ship. However, in doing so, players often leave intermediate-tier ships behind. These ships offer game play experiences that are equally interesting as those of Tier X ships. And often, a now-more experienced player will discover that his lower-tier ships seem to play better than when he was first grinding through them.

Qualification

A player may qualify for the Research Bureau in several ways. [1] Any player with five unlocked tech tree Tier X ships is fully qualified. Obtaining Research Points in other ways, e.g. through Dockyard events or Battle Performance Bonuses, partially qualifies the player for the Research Bureau.

Partial Qualification

Simply earning Research Points unlocks the ability to spend them — that is, the Research Bureau page in the Armory. See below . A partially qualified player does not receive a bonus, nor can they reset lines.

Full Qualification

Earning Research Points

• 9 Ships for Cruisers
• 10 Ships for Battleships and Destroyers
• 8 Ships for Aircraft Carriers (there are two "side steps" to get to CV's).

Battle Performance Bonuses

The term Battle Performance Bonus refers to rewards that are triggered by battle results in addition to Experience and Credits. Two examples are Snowflake-type event rewards and Research Points.

Resetting a line

To enable line resets the player must have qualified for the Research Bureau. [5]

Once line resetting is enabled a button will appear below each researched Tier X ship in the Tech Tree panel in Port. Pressing this button (and confirming), causes the line to reset. For all Tier II through Tier X ships in the line: [6]

• Mounted Upgrades are de-mounted to Inventory at no cost,
• Mounted camouflages , skins, and signals are de-mounted, [7]
• Commanders are moved to Reserve (slots are added when necessary),
• The ships in port are sold for Credits at the normal Sell price,
• Modules, whether mounted or in Inventory, are sold for Credits at the normal Sell price,
• Tier II–X ships and their modules become locked,

Partial line resets

Especially with Early Access ships, it is possible to unlock a Tier X ship without unlocking all the ships in the line. Such a line can be reset. However, ships that were never unlocked cannot earn Research Points after the line is reset.

For example, A Tier VIII ship is obtained during an Early Access event, but no ship below it on the tech tree. The player obtains the Tier IX and X ships in the normal manner, enabling a line reset. After the reset, the Tier V to VII ships may be unlocked and played, yet will earn no RP. Having finally been unlocked, they can earn RP in subsequent resets.

Note that the 2x season bonus does not depend on the first line reset being unlocked or played first. The second line reset may be completed and played first, but it will earn only the base Research Points.

Regrinds do not need to be completed within a specific season to obtain the 2x RP bonus.

Play It Your Way

As with the first time you did it, no extra experience or credits are required; the ships earn it themselves. Oh, you might toss in a little FXP to get over a hump or two, but the play's the thing.

Level up to Six

Doing A Split

Some tech tree branches split into two lines:

The splits make resetting and re-grinding those lines a little easier. Resetting multiple sides of a split line can save a fair amount of time or Free XP over re-grinding two full lines separately.

Stacking resets

Achievements.

The following achievements have been added celebrating milestones in the number of lines reset:

Only lines reset after Update 0.9.9 went live (30-Sep-2020) are counted for these achievements.

Original News Article News Article with 0.9.9 updates Forum Game Guide

• ↑ The Research Bureau was introduced with Update 0.8.7 . At first, five Tier Xs was the only way to qualify.
• ↑ Recognized game modes are Random, Co-op, Scenario, Ranked. Wins in Clan Battles or in the Training Room are not counted.
• ↑ Five (5) unlocked tech tree Tier X ships are not required. However, only lines with an unlocked Tier X may be reset.
• ↑ Tier I ships have no unlock or purchase cost so are not sold, nor are upgrades and signals de-mounted or the commander sent to reserve.
• ↑ Special camos or skins designated to a ship remain designated to that ship.
• ↑ So far, the seasons appear to end on the closest Friday to the 15th and the next start on the following Saturday.

Third Party commentaries

Comprehensive Guide by Statsbloke (30 min. video). Facebook presentation with KARMAT1KA and Lord_Zath.

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About us, THE BOSTON MUNICIPAL RESEARCH BUREAU

“A powerful force for constructive change in city government.” –  The Boston Globe

OVERVIEW:   The only local organization of its kind, the Boston Municipal Research Bureau promotes a healthy business and residential climate by advocating for stability and predictability in the basics of city government—tax policies, service delivery and public education.  Founded in 1932, the Research Bureau is known for expert research, independent analysis and trusted results.

OUR WORK:   The Research Bureau plays three unique roles in Boston.

• Monitor:  On a daily basis, staff monitor a wide range of financial activity at City Hall, including city and school budgets, hiring practices, and tax policies.
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• Inform:  Business, community and media leaders turn to the Research Bureau both to understand city policies and to learn how they impact on businesses and residents.

OUR AGENDA:  In addition to its daily attention to Boston’s fiscal policies and service delivery, in 2019 the Research Bureau focused on affordable housing, achievement in schools and tax-exempt property in Boston.

OUR AUDIENCE:  Business executives look to the Research Bureau for in-depth analysis of complex city problems.  Government leaders use our work to strengthen existing policies and introduce new ones.  The media calls on us for an “objective opinion” on fiscal and service delivery issues.

OUR MEMBERS:   Leaders representing every major industry belong to the Research Bureau.   They see our work as key to protecting their business investment in the city and having an organization that works for the greater good of the community. Other benefits include access to Boston’s key decision-makers; visibility through sponsorship opportunities of high-profile events; and staff and publication resources designed to help explain the rationale and impact of City Hall decisions.

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The Research Bureau is an independent, member-supported, non-partisan research organization, established in 1932 to provide objective and impartial research and policy analysis in order to promote more efficient, effective and responsible government for the City of Boston.

“ The Research Bureau serves a critical role in the City of Boston by providing objective fact-based analysis and insight on key public issues and policies. I am grateful to the Research Bureau for the collaborative and constructive relationship that we enjoy.”

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