Hello,

i have been playing RCT2 the last several days and already completed some of the beginner parks.
However i still have some questions, that neither faqs nor the manual could answer.

1. Resarch time
The resarch time is obviously depending on the funding, but is it also depending on the type of object, that is currently resarched? For example does it take longer to resarch a new coaster, than a gentle ride (given equal funding). Or is the resarch time always the same?

2. Theming
In the first park (Crazy castle) i completly ignored the scenery, apart from trash-bins, benches and queue tv. In the second park i filled some empty spots with flowers, trees and the like. Now i know that adding scenery objects around your ride, increases their excitement, but how important is correctly theming your areas?
Does it get a bonus from theming nearby rides equally - for example making one area of your park a space-themed area, or is this just purely aesthetic?

Thanks for answering in advance.