Technology & Unlocks
Mastering the technological advancements in Medieval Dynasty is paramount to your village's prosperity and your dynasty's longevity. Unlike other games where technology is a simple research tree, here it's deeply integrated with your actions, skills, and the very fabric of your growing settlement. This section will guide you through the intricacies of unlocking new buildings, tools, and crafting recipes, ensuring you're always one step ahead.
Understanding Technology Points
Technology Points are the lifeblood of progress in Medieval Dynasty. They are categorized into several distinct types, each gained through specific activities:
- Building Technology: Earned by constructing new buildings, repairing existing ones, and crafting building materials like Wooden Walls or Stone Foundations. Essential for expanding your village.
- Survival Technology: Acquired through activities related to basic needs – hunting animals, fishing, gathering wild plants, and crafting survival tools such as Stone Knives and Torches.
- Farming Technology: Gained by tilling fields, sowing seeds, harvesting crops, and crafting farming implements like Stone Hoes and Wooden Scythes.
- Crafting Technology: Progresses as you craft items in workshops, from simple Wooden Bowls to complex Iron Tools. The more diverse and advanced your crafting, the faster this grows.
- Hunting Technology: Specifically earned by successfully hunting animals, skinning them, and crafting hunting gear like Wooden Bows and Stone Arrows.
- Extraction Technology: Accumulates from mining resources (ore, stone, salt), chopping down trees, and processing raw materials. Essential for accessing better resources.
Each technology type contributes to unlocking specific blueprints and recipes. You can view your current technology levels and upcoming unlocks in the Technology Tab of your management menu (default key: N).
Strategic Unlocks: Prioritizing Your Progress
While all technology is important, strategic prioritization can significantly accelerate your village's growth. Here’s a recommended progression:
Early Game (Year 1-2)
- Survival & Basic Building: Focus on securing food and shelter.
- Action: Hunt small game (rabbits, boars), fish in rivers, gather berries. Chop down trees for logs.
- Unlocks: Prioritize the Small House, Resource Storage, and Food Storage. These are critical for basic survival and resource management.
- Crafting Focus: Stone Axe, Stone Pickaxe, Wooden Spear, Simple Bag.
- Farming Introduction: Begin establishing a sustainable food source.
- Action: Clear a small field near your village. Craft a Stone Hoe and Wooden Scythe. Purchase Rye Seeds or Wheat Seeds from vendors in Gostovia or Denica.
- Unlocks: The Barn is crucial for processing crops and storing animal feed.
- Tip: Even a small 5x5 field can provide significant early-game food and technology points.
Mid Game (Year 3-5)
- Advanced Building & Production: Expand your village and diversify production.
- Action: Recruit more villagers. Assign them to new production buildings. Mine for Copper Ore and Tin Ore.
- Unlocks:
- Building: Workshop I (for advanced crafting), Hunting Lodge I (for consistent meat/fur), Excavation Shed I (for stone/clay), Well (for water supply).
- Farming: Pigsty or Chicken Coop for animal husbandry.
- Crafting Focus: Copper Tools, Simple Clothes, Wooden Buckets.
- Resource Refinement: Unlock better materials.
- Action: Establish a steady supply of Logs, Stones, and Clay.
- Unlocks: Mine (for iron), Smithy I (for metalworking), Sewing Hut I (for clothing).
- Tip: Don't neglect your extraction technology. Higher levels unlock more efficient mining and logging.
Late Game (Year 6+)
- Industrialization & Comfort: Maximize efficiency and villager happiness.
- Action: Automate resource gathering and production chains. Upgrade all buildings to their highest tiers.
- Unlocks:
- Building: Tavern (for food variety and happiness), Market Stall (for trading), Watchtower (for defense).
- Advanced Crafting: Smithy II, Workshop II, Sewing Hut II for Iron Tools, Fine Clothes, and other high-value goods.
- Farming: Orchard for fruit production, Apiary for honey.
- Dynasty Expansion: Focus on long-term sustainability and wealth.
- Action: Produce surplus goods for sale. Invest in higher-tier furniture and decorations for your homes.
- Unlocks: Stone House upgrades, Furniture Schematics, and various decorative items that boost your Dynasty Reputation.
- Tip: A well-managed village with diverse production will naturally generate all necessary technology points for late-game unlocks.
Specific Unlock Paths & Requirements
Here's a table detailing some key unlocks and their prerequisites:
| Unlock | Technology Type | Required Level | Key Actions to Gain Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small House | Building | 50 | Chop trees, gather sticks, craft Wooden Vases. |
| Resource Storage | Building | 75 | Build Small House, craft Wooden Walls. |
| Barn | Farming | 100 | Till fields, sow Rye Seeds, harvest crops. |
| Hunting Lodge I | Hunting | 150 | Hunt deer, boars, craft Wooden Bows. |
| Workshop I | Crafting | 200 | Craft Wooden Bowls, Wooden Spoons, Torches. |
| Mine | Extraction | 300 | Mine Stone, Copper Ore, chop down trees. |
| Smithy I | Crafting | 400 | Craft Copper Axes, Copper Pickaxes. |
| Tavern | Building | 750 | Construct multiple advanced buildings, repair structures. |
By actively engaging in all aspects of village life and strategically investing your time, you will swiftly unlock the full potential of your dynasty and build a thriving medieval settlement.