The Movespeed option for monsters is implemented as a global speed bonus.

[Xion350]

Problem:

I was creating a world with zombies at 200% movespeed, trying to simulate zombies that are always at run speed. I started noticing some problems once they got into melee. They would get multiple attacks per move, sometimes instantly crippling my new characters. I tested at 1000% speed and sure enough zombies were getting 8 or more attacks per turn.

For comparisons' sake the same character with a zombie at 100% speed.

I haven't tried other enemies like Turrets but I can imagine them running through their entire ammo reserves in a single turn.

Solution:

The option should clearly state it is a bonus to all actions enemies can take. Or it should ONLY be to moving. A global speed option could be added alongside movespeed to let people have fast attacking zombies as well.

[Lorith]

The fun part: This also includes things like blobs and fungaloids reproducing. They will reproduce so rapidly you can't keep up with killing them with automatic weapons or car-fu. When I tested it even explosives couldn't outpace the reproduction at the higher speeds.

[BevapDin]

The option should clearly state it is a bonus to all actions enemies can take. Or it should ONLY be to moving. A global speed option could be added alongside movespeed to let people have fast attacking zombies as well.

This is consistent: the player character speed is also labeled "speed" (which is the amount of action points a creature (monster/character) gets each turn). There is even a separate entry for the movement cost (moving around) in the player information screen.

Through the description of the option should be changed as it currently mixes movement and general speed:
name: "Monster speed"
description: "Determines the movement rate of monsters. A higher value increases monster speed and a lower reduces it."

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