Technology
Writing Basic
Quick answer
Writing Basic has no documented prerequisite technology. Writing Basic costs 5 Red Tech Points and 5 Green Tech Points. It unlocks 2 documented things, including Leather Scroll.
- Zombie-capable workstation
- Cost
5
5- Requires
- No prerequisite technology
- Unlocks
- 2 documented unlocks
Quick Facts
- Category
- Theology
- Tech Point Cost
- 5 Red Tech Points · 5 Green Tech Points
- Previous Tech
- None documented
- Unlocks
- 2 documented unlocks
Requirements and unlocks come from the current game data. Where the game only partly documents a gate, this page says so instead of filling the gap.
- How to Unlock Writing Basic
- Tech Point Cost
- Why Can't I Unlock Writing Basic?
- What Writing Basic Unlocks
- Automation Unlocked
- What to Unlock Next
- Related Technologies
- Frequently Asked Questions
How to Unlock Writing Basic
A technology can be locked for two different reasons: the technology you still have to research first, and the game progression that gates it. Both are listed separately.
Technology Requirements
The current game data documents no prerequisite technology.
Writing Basic
Progression Requirements
The current game data documents no separate progression requirement.
Quest route
The game records 5 quests before Writing Basic becomes available, and requires them in that order.
See the 5 quests in orderTech Point Cost
Red, Green and Blue Tech Points are the research currency. The direct cost is what this technology itself asks for.
- This technology
- 55
- Full prerequisite path
- 55
Total for every technology in the unlock path, including this one.
Why Can't I Unlock Writing Basic?
Check these requirements:
Every requirement the game data documents for this technology is listed above.
What Writing Basic Unlocks
Everything the current game data records this technology as unlocking, grouped by what it is.
Recipes & Items You Can Make
Workstations
- Writing Desk
Automation Unlocked
This technology unlocks a workstation a zombie worker can be assigned to, so it is part of the automation chain.
See 10 automated processes on this workstationWhat to Unlock Next
Technologies this one opens up. Pick the branch that matches what you are trying to build.
No technology beyond this one is documented in this branch yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you unlock Writing Basic?
Writing Basic has no documented prerequisite technology. Writing Basic costs 5 Red Tech Points and 5 Green Tech Points. It unlocks 2 documented things, including Leather Scroll.
How many Tech Points does Writing Basic cost?
Writing Basic costs 5 Red Tech Points and 5 Green Tech Points.
What does Writing Basic unlock?
It unlocks 2 documented things, including Leather Scroll.
What technology comes before Writing Basic?
The game data documents no technology before Writing Basic.
What can you craft after unlocking Writing Basic?
Unlocking Writing Basic documents 1 recipe or item unlocks, starting with Leather Scroll.