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If you're a fan of the popular Asian blockbusters like Hero, Couching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, and House of Flying Daggers, then you've probably heard about the movie Red Cliff. The movie was released in China in 2008 and along with it a 3D MMORPG under the same name. It could be said that Red Cliff is the Asian equivalent of the Lord of the Rings as it is based on one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese Literature.
Just as the Lord of the Rings MMORPG (LOTRO) is set in a era of medieval overtones and molded to fit the lore and heroes in Tolkien's classic masterpiece. The MMORPG that followed Red Cliff was molded to fit in with the historical significance of reality while at the same time embellishing the magic, sorcery, and amazing martial arts of a fantasy world.
Both the movie and the game were huge hits in Asian, and Perfect World has decided to translate the game from Mandarin and release their own version of Red Cliff in the West. The game has been renamed Heroes of Three Kingdoms and it is a historical 3D MMORPG produced on an epic scale. It was built using the Element 3D game engine, so the graphics are not going to blow you away, but they do present a great rendition of China in the 3rd century AD. As a player you are thrust into action during a great civil war, there are Three different kingdoms, the Wei, the Wu, and the Shu. Each one locked in a bloody struggle to unite china under one banner. This results in Player vs Player play that is meaningful and intricately woven into the story starting at level 40.
Wei possesses the largest population, a strong cavalry and is the most prosperous of the three kingdoms. Wu is ruled by the brilliant and ruthless, General Cao Cao.
Wu has control over the sea and an unmatched naval army. Wu has a strong economy and is led by warlord Sun Quan who is said to recognize upcoming talent amidst his ranks.
Shu has the weakest economy but the strongest defensive lands, sitting between the mountains. Led by royal idealist Liu Bei, Shu has five Tiger Generals (military experts) on her side.
The thing that makes the game truly unique is the weapon class system. The conventional system of choosing a class and being able to equip a few selected weapons, is replaced by choosing a weapon and that dictates your "class". In Heroes of Three Kingdoms there are currently 12 weapon classes to choose from, but there are 18 total weapons that will eventually be released on Perfect World's US servers.
The game itself can be split into three parts, the first part is a mixture of getting your character ready for large scale PvP while you strive for level 40. You'll spend most of your time questing for titles that add extra bonuses to your character stats. But you will find a wonderful break in the classic quest system that asks more of you than to kill ten wolves. Some examples would be protecting cargo envoys, and going fishing for rare items. You can also complete quests for treasure and speed your idol time meditating on the rewards for experience. The unique and historical nature of the campaigns brings a players attention anyway from the tedium of leveling and invites the chance to work with others playing the game on a more strategic level. The quest system is very balanced, there is civil and military ranking system and numerous different daily and weekly event content that keep the game fresh and rich in diversity while getting a "feel" for the game play.
The second phase of the game starts at level 40, this is when you may choose one of the three kingdoms as your own, and begin to open up the PvP side of the game and begin to master your chosen weapon. You find when you are out questing you always need to be aware of those around you as PvP battles can take place anywhere other than the so-called "Safe Zones" which are usually located in the towns and cities. From level 40 to level 60 you will hone your weapon skills from master to guru and start accumulating higher ranks and titles within the kingdom you have chosen. You will also gain more access to the crafting system, making worthy relics and enchantments to add to your gear making you more powerful and efficient in combat.
From level 60 to level 80 you will begin to train a secondary weapon, begin to take a bigger role in the pivotal battles that determine territory for daily tax bonuses, reduced grocery prices, increased sales prices for NPC merchants and access to the fastest mounts. You may continue to train and master the different weapons earning permanent bonuses that allow you to be a master of the battlefield.
The game is free to play but it does feature a marketplace where you can gain items for double experience rewards. Also there is a large selection of fashion and items to have marriages inside the game, these also reward titles that allow you to become more powerful.
The game is as massive as the story, its a joy to play if your interested in martial arts or want to learn more about an elusive Asian history that has, for the most part, managed to remain concealed from most the western audience.
Jeremiah, the COO at THEGAMENET, responsible for growing communities into self-sustaining ecosystems of gamers. He is a writer and content manager and as a 13 year gaming veteran, he has authored several gaming strategy guides, most notably the Evony UnOfficial Strategy Guide. In his spare time, Jeremiah enjoys raising his children and spending time with his beautiful wife.
Romancing The Flowers Part Three
If you want to elucidate friendship, delight, welcome back, and say that you care, yellow roses would make your work easier. Orange roses symbolize enthusiasm and desire.
Give her two red roses, each with a note. The first note says, "For the woman I love" and the second, "For my best friend".
White rose denotes expressions like heavenly, innocence, purity, humility, and happy love. Yet another light tint amongst roses is Pink that means grace, gentleness, appreciation, and thank you.
To add more to the assortment of the sort, peach roses are available to articulate gratitude, sincerity, and appreciation. A rare Lavender rose is the tint for love at first sight.
Uniquely, Black roses denote farewell and death and are non-existent. Blue denotes the impossible. Likewise, blue roses again do not exist. A thorn less rose denotes love at first sight. Exclusively, a Red and a White rose together means unity.
Roses are used in cosmetics since they have astringent and cooling qualities that enhance the texture of skin and hair of all types. Besides, lipsticks, blush on, eye shadows and nail paints are given signature tints of rose which are adorable to females all over the globe.
A token of remembrance, Rosemary is an herb used in cuisines, lemonades and curing ailments. A painkiller, rosemary treats headaches, rheumatism, and epilepsy to name a few. Dandruff and premature baldness is taken care of. Essential oils of rosemary used in aromatherapy. They are little light blue blossoms also known as dew of the sea in Latin.
The Saffron Crocus offers a spice, which is costliest of all. Due to its golden yellow or golden orange color, saffron is commonly used as coloring agent in cooking and dyeing yarns and as a seasoning in various dishes all around the globe. However, saffron found its substitute in safflower and turmeric, it has its peculiar worth and significance.
The three stigmas connected to the female reproductive organ of the flower is the saffron that is dried and used. Saffron would be a native in Greece, initially. Today, Greece, Turkey, India, Iran, Spain, and Morocco are saffron producing areas.
Yearly harvested crop, Sunflower is a perennial, not only a beautiful adornment but also bears oil producing seeds. It depicts one of the colors of the Sun, yellow. The sunflower turns its sunny face towards the radiant Sun. Probably originated in South or Central America and in Asia.
Pansy, chamomile, and mustard are some of the other edible flowers that make good recipes and herbaceous medicines.
Bulbous and large, Tulips belong to the lily family. Tulips are dwelling mostly in Europe, North Africa, and in Asian countries like China and Japan. However, tulips in their various forms are commonly found in various parts of the world. They have bulbous roots. Tulips are large, available in all bright shades, red, yellow, pink, white, and orange.
Narcissus flowers have dwelled in the hearts of many poets and writers. Very unusual, these blossoms bring out a central corona like a trumpet, with petals around. Narcissus is Latin name for Daffodils. White, yellow, pink and many more tints are available in this bulbous clan of Daffodils. Certain Daffodils are poisonous.
Daffodils are native to the Mediterranean but also found in many parts of the world. The Narcissus is the national flower of the Wales, one of the four constituent countries of the United Kingdom.
In addition, known as Common Gardenia, Gardenia Augusta, Gardenia Florida, and Cape jasmine, Gardenia Jasminoides are extremely fragrant, white or ivory colored, waxy textured and make good cut flowers. These can be planted in pots as well. Possibly, they have originated from China. The leaves are glossy and of dark green color. The name Gardenia is named in honor of the American naturalist Alexander Garden.
Famous for sweet, edible and charming, sweet fragrance, Honeysuckles spread freshness in the air. This strongly scented flower is distributed in various parts of the globe in distinct varieties. Honeysuckles have medicinal uses, especially in homeopathy.
The European Honeysuckles that are creamy whitish in color dominate mainly in Europe. They bear red fruits.
Continued in Romancing The Flowers Part Four
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Which translation of Romance of The Three Kingdoms should I buy?
I was looking at this one (translated by Moss Roberts): http://www.amazon.com/Three-Kingdoms-Chinese-Classics-4-Volumes/dp/7119005901
I think this translated version by Moss Roberts is more readable than the two-volume set by C.H. Brewitt-Taylor (@1959, the set I have, sixth printing, 1975), I mean these two counterparts have its own merit since each translation has been done in detail based on the original Chinese texts, not abridged one. However, there are erroneous spellings here and there, if you don't mind them, you may buy the set. Therefore, you may have a look first. The set by C.H.Brewitt-Taylor is regarded as a classic in its right, that is, its excellent translation. You may also browse through the two volumes published in paper cover, I'm sorry I can't recall the publishing company, please search in the amazon.com website.
07/23/2010 18:32 HONG KONG Card Zen talks about himself at the Hong Kong Book Fair
» by Annie Lam In a talk show, Card Zen talks about his childhood in China and his priestly education. Asked about the paedophile priest scandal, he insisted that a religious vocation calls for a long period of training and constant commitment.
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