This mod rebalances the value of knowledge and intellectual labor in Kenshi. In the base game, books, maps, and research are too cheap and quick to complete. This change makes knowledge an expensive resource that reflects its value in a world of poverty and inequality.
All books now cost significantly more, and research takes three times longer. This increases the importance of characters with the Scientist skill and encourages players to search abandoned academies for valuable items. Items added by other mods are not affected.
Changes include:
- Lore books: Price multiplied by 5
- Simple science books: 300 to 900 cats
- Ancient science books: 5000 to 12000 cats
- Engineering research: 8000 to 18000 cats
- AI Core: 25000 to 50000 cats
- Holy Flame: 150 to 1000 cats
- Blueprints: 1000 to 3500 cats (unique blueprints adjusted individually)
- Maps: Price multiplied by 3 (with some exceptions)
- Research duration: Multiplied by 3
Common writings such as magazines, news sheets, reports, diaries, and letters remain unchanged as they are not direct sources of technical knowledge.
