🛠️ Workshop progression guide
Your scriptorium workshop is both cozy set dressing and practical toolkit. This guide prioritizes unlocks so you spend coins and commissions on upgrades that make better manuscripts easier—not just prettier rooms.
Functional upgrades first
Before chasing dragons (delightful as they are), invest in tools that widen your creative range: larger parchment formats, reliable metallic inks, and border kits that score consistently. These items compound—every future commission benefits from the extra breathing room and material depth.
Think of your workshop as a pipeline: preparation (desk space, reference clutter cleared), production (layering-friendly layouts), polish (gold leaf, marginal flourishes). If any stage feels cramped, fix that stage before buying another purely decorative prop.
Priority ladder
- Expand usable canvas so narrative commissions stop fighting for space.
- Improve inks & leaf to lift border scores without extra clutter.
- Add lighting or seating tweaks that help you review colors accurately.
- Invite companions once scores are stable—cats, dogs, and legendary friends boost immersion.
Cozy upgrades that still matter
Ambient props change how long comfortable sessions last. If you play in long bursts, sprinkle atmosphere upgrades between functional milestones. They will not replace technique, but they keep you practicing—which indirectly raises scores.
For secret unlock fantasies and score-chasing rituals, pair this page with the advanced tips article’s “secret workshop” notes—some goals reward specific commission streaks.
Maintenance checklist
- ✅ Revisit upgrades after every chapter or milestone—new briefs may expose missing tools.
- ✅ Keep at least one “clean desk” layout saved for precision commissions.
- ✅ Rotate between story pushes and sandbox tests whenever you unlock new furniture.