Talk:Lenz/@comment-24.183.95.75-20180829141517/@comment-24136187-20180829141819

Lab research requirements have a multiplier based on how large your clan is.

From what you've said, it's likely your clan went from a Ghost Clan (<10 members, 1x multiplier) to a Shadow Clan (10-30 members, 3x multiplier) mid-research.