#Gallery;;Guan Shan

[nightfayre]

My toxic trait is that every tiktok I watch with couple and their cat or something like that, I instantly replace them with tianshan- it is an instinct at this point😫, I cannot help but imagine them feeding a stray cat every morning and night and then it slowly becomes apart of their little household. I can just imagine the sweet couch cuddles or he tian finding momo sleeping with their kitten. And don’t even get me started on my golden retriever tiktoks because that goes hand in hand, they would become parents instantly- also the pictures they would take of their pets and the ones they would send to guan shan’s mom, I’m in love. (he tian makes the pics his background and lock screen)

I’ll stop bothering you now, I hope you have a great week! Don’t be too hard on yourself, summer is just around the corner🌸🌸

AHSJFJHDJJ YESSS

oh my god, they’d be incredible animal lovers! guan shan would definitely be the one to start feeding strays until they unintentionally love him, and he tian would only be mildly surprised when guan shan comes home with a purring cat at his heels

and this is only an opinion, but I think guan shan would be more of a cat person while he tian is obviously a dog person, but they would both be kind to all animals nonetheless! I’m just imagining the disgusted look on guan shan’s face whenever the dog drools all over the floor or spills its water bowl or tears down their blinds LOL, I just think guan shan would vibe better with the quiet and clean cats, yknow? he’d be a particular fan of stroking between their ears as he reads a book and they nap on his lap... and of course the sight would be an opportune photo moment for he tian’s gallery :)

[satoshi-mochida]

Koei Tecmo has released new information, screenshots, and a developer diary for Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIV introducing retainer proposals, foreign tribes, a new set of confirmed playable officers, character traits, and scenarios.

Here are the details, via the game’s official website:

■ Domestic System

Proposals by Retainers

Retainer officers will propose a variety of commands, from tactics to banquets, to the rulers (players) based on their characters and depending on what they see on the battlefield. These proposals happen each turn. Taking into account the officers’ opinions, deciding which proposal to execute becomes an important administrative task.

—Officers with the Wise character will make Proposals more often, making them important assets to a Force.

■ One Single Map

Foreign Tribes

When public order drops, in addition to bandits, foreign tribes will appear and cause trouble. The tribes are the Wuhuan, Xianbei, Qiang, Shanyue, and Nanman tribes. Areas these tribal units pass through will become empty areas and the player will lose control of that area. Players must quickly deal with these units or lose more land.

In addition to deploying troops to deal with these tribes, another option to deal with tribes is the “character” (traits) of officers, which can prevent certain tribes from appearing in areas to begin with. If the “character” is the same as the opposing tribe, the tribe will become an ally and may appear in an enemy’s territory for good effect.

—Areas foreign tribal units pass through will become lost to players who had control of that area. To minimize losses, strategize on how to stop them.

—With the Qiang character, not only will Qiang tribal units not appear, but they can appear in an enemy’s territory for good effect.

■ Officers

Zhang Liao

Officer of Wei. Fought throughout the land under Lu Bu, and served Cao Cao after Lu Bu’s death. In defense of Hefei, held off a Wu army of 100,000 with only 800 men of his own.

Gan Ning

Officer of Wu. Originally a member of the Bright Sails pirates. Discontent when serving under Huang Zu, was recruited to Sun Quan’s forces by Su Fei. Earned Sun Quan’s trust for his service against Huang Zu and against Cao Cao at Chibi.

Zhao Yun

Officer of Shu. Submitted to Liu Bei after serving Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan. At Changban, cut his way into an enormous army to find and rescue Liu Bei’s son, Liu Shan. One of the Five Tiger Generals of Shu.

Jiang Wei

Officer of Shu. Originally served Wei but surrendered to Shu during the first northern campaign. Entrusted with the strategies of the dying Zhuge Liang. Attacked the north nine times until Shu’s strength was completely used up.

Jia Xu

Minister of Wei. Served Li Jue but felt neglected and joined Zhang Xiu. Brilliant strategist who defeated Cao Cao’s army numerous times, but later submitted to Cao Cao along with Zhang Xiu. Grand commander of Wei.

Da Qiao

Daughter of Qiao Xuan, wife of Sun Ce of the Wu Kingdom. Together with her younger sister, Xiao Qiao, they were known as two of the land’s greatest beauties and were referred to as the “Two Qiaos.” It is said that their beauty shone brighter than any moon or star and put the most beautiful flower to shame.

Xiao Qiao

The daughter of Qiao Xuan. She later married Zhou Yu of Wu. Together with her older sister, Da Qiao, they were referred to as the “Two Qiaos.” Upon hearing a rumor spread by Zhuge Liang that Cao Cao was after the Qiao sisters, Zhou Yu persuaded Sun Quan to declare war, ultimately leading Wu into the Battle of Chibi.

Sun Shangxiang

The daughter of Sun Jian, she was also the younger sister of both Sun Ce and Sun Quan. A tomboy, she took interest in the martial arts from a young age. When she later became Liu Bei’s wife, it is said that her ladies-in-waiting were constantly outside her room, dressed in full armor.

Bu Lianshi

Sun Quan’s wife. Mother of Sun Luyu and Sun Luban. Sun Quan instantly fell for her beauty, leading the two to marry. Because of her modesty and lack of envy led to the long life of her relationship with Sun Quan, leading her to be known as the most beloved woman of the courts. Was only able to become an official empress after her death.

Liu Shan

Weak-willed second emperor of Shu. Indulged only in pleasure in his later years, and favored the eunuch Huang Hao. Solely responsible for the downfall of Shu, his childhood name later became a synonym for “fool.”

Li Ru

Adviser and son-in-law of Dong Zhuo. The source of many of Dong Zhuo’s corrupt policies. Saw through the plot to use Diao Chan to assassinate Dong Zhuo, but did not act to prevent it and was executed afterward along with the other conspirators.

Chen Gong

Overseer of Zhang Mou in late Han. Accompanied Cao Cao after Cao Cao failed to assassinate Dong Zhou, but left him after witnessing his heartlessness. Later served as adviser under Lu Bu, but was captured and requested the death penalty.

Zhu Rong

Wife of Nanman King Meng Huo. Said to be descended from the god of fire. A strong warrior who excelled at using the flying swords. Captured both Zhang Yi and Ma Zhong alive, but was later captured herself by Wei Yan and Ma Dai.

■ Character Traits

Each officer is given a “character,” with some being useful in battle, some in administration and so on. There are over 150 of these characters, and some officers possess their own unique characters, such as Swift which increases speed when retreating, and Brave General which keeps that officer from being affected even if surrounded on the battlefield. However, there are also some characters that can be considered negative traits, such as not being able to set certain commands, or being easily provoked. To create favorable conditions in battle, it is important to devise strategies that make the best use of the characters of the rulers and retainer officers.

—Liu Bei’s unique character is Swift. Mobility is increased when retreating, and not effected by ZOC.

—Guan Yu’s unique character is Divine General. The assault and defense of allied troops in a specific range are increased.

—Zhang Fei’s unique character is Brave General. His unit is kept from being affected when surrounded on the battlefield.

Same Officer “Characters” and Effects

-Wicked

All stats of units of your force, except for ships and siege weapons, within a specific range from your unit are increased. (Intrinsic)

-Soaring General

ZOC is ignored for all terrains other than large rivers, and morale is less likely to decrease. (Intrinsic)

-Brave Leader

Siege ability of units of your force, except for ships and siege weapons, within a specific range from your unit is increased. (Positive)

-Disciplined

Your unit cannot be inflicted by the status ailment “disorder”. (Positive)

-Overseer

When over a prefecture, all stats of your unit are increased. (Positive)

-Water Warlord

Warlord All stats of your unit are increased on large rivers. (Positive)

-Famous

When assigned as an area overseer, land conquered is increased, and ransom amounts when taken prisoner are increased. (Positive)

-Reckless

In the Command Settings, “Ignore” cannot be selected for On enemy approach, and “Approve” cannot be selected for Auto Retreat. (Negative)

-Greedy

Your stipend is increased. (Negative)

-Notorious

The amount of troops required for your unit to expand its range of conquer is increased. (Negative)

Specialties

By gifting “Specialties” to retainer officers, they can raise officer attributes or provide special effects. They can be used to raise retainer loyalty, so strategizing is required to determine what specialty to give to which officer, and if it should be used to raise personal abilities or used as a tool for governing.

—Mengde’s War Manual: a strategy book written by Cao Cao.

—Red Hare: said to be capable of running over 400 kilometers in one day.

—Blue Dragon: a great polearm favored by Guan Yu.

■ Scenarios

There are a total of seven scenarios, including the Yellow Turban Rebellion (February 184), the chaotic war that signaled the opening of the times, and Chu Shi Biao (February 227), the beginning of Zhuge Liang’s northern campaign. Players will be immersed in the game in these events that weave through the Three Kingdoms story. Strategically select from the wealth of colorful and appealing forces and warlords for each period, and aim to unite China.

Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIV is due out for PlayStation 4 and PC via Steam on January 16, 2020 in Japan and February 28 in North America and Europe.

Watch the developer diary below. View the screenshots at the gallery.

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Mecanoo cloaks palatial Tainan Public Library with decorative aluminium cladding

Patterned aluminium panels wrap the stepped exterior of the Tainan Public Library, which Dutch studio Mecanoo and local office MAYU Architects have completed in southern Taiwan.

The 37,000-square-metre library, located in the city of Tainan, houses over a million books, alongside collections of music, films and modern art.

Its palatial, staggered form was designed by Mecanoo and MAYU Architects to pay homage to local vernacular, including the city's old temples with cantilevered roofs.

Above: Tainan Public Library references local temples. Top image: it has an inverted stepped form

"The oldest city in Taiwan, Tainan has a rich history influenced by different cultures," explained Mecanoo.

"There are remnants of maritime trade with Europe in the 17th century, of the Chinese Ming Dynasty and Japanese settlements from the beginning of the 20th century."

It is wrapped in decorative aluminium cladding

"The city is rich in temples, including the famous 17th century Confucius Temple with its cantilevered roofs and beautifully carved ceilings," added the studio.

"The new library takes from this history, is inspired by the local culture and has been designed for the tropical climate of Tainan."

Its stepped form creates sheltered outdoor space

From afar, Tainan Public Library is distinguished by its large, overhanging upper floor, which is enclosed by aluminium panels adorned with ornate, floral cut-outs.

According to Mecanoo, these panels are modelled on "latticed windows in the old town" and are designed to filter out light and heat during the day while illuminating the building at night.

Its overhanging over floor distinguishes the building from afar

While referencing local vernacular, the staggered exterior of the building also creates a series of sheltered, outdoor spaces, including four sunken patios for outdoor events.

Here, the slender columns that support the upper floors are arranged in groups of four and are intended to give the feeling of walking through a bamboo forest.

The atrium features an installation by Paul Cocksedge

Inside, Tainan Public Library contains different sections dedicated to multimedia, children, teenagers, adults and the city's heritage.

These stand alongside exhibition spaces, a theatre, offices and maker spaces, as well as a study room that is open twenty-four hours a day.

A sculptural red staircase joins is a centrepiece

Entering the building, visitors are greeted by a large atrium that is overlooked by each floor.

Overhead is an installation by UK designer Paul Cocksedge that is composed of suspended sheets of paper, symbolising "freedom of thought and the pleasure of reading".

The atrium and surrounding ground floor spaces are dominated by a wooden material palette, designed to feel warm and welcoming.

On one side, revealed through openings in a slatted wall, is a contrasting sculptural staircase that is painted bright red. This is a centrepiece within the building, visible from each level.

The library incorporates study spaces

The upper levels of the Tainan Public Library have bolder finishes, including bright yellow floors with contrasting black furnishings and circular pendant lights.

The first space visitors pass through is the multimedia library, which is filled with seating and cosy alcoves to watch the film collections. Above are the general and heritage book collections, with links to the roof gardens the complete the building and provide uninterrupted views over the city.

Yellow floors are contrasted with black furnishings

Mecanoo was founded in the Netherlands in 1984 by Dutch architect Francine Houben. Its collaboration with MAYU Architects on the Tainan Public Library follows its recent completion of a giant red cultural centre in Shenzhen that comprises an art gallery, science museum, youth centre and bookshop.

Mecanoo also designed a city library in Birmingham, England, which also has a distinctive stepped form and an ornate facade clad with metallic rings that nod to the city's jewellery quarter.

Elsewhere, the studio is currently developing a proposal for a copper-coloured tower alongside Frankfurt station as well as a sinuous maritime museum for Rotterdam harbour.

Photography is by Ethan Lee.

Project credits:

Project team: Mecanoo and MAYU Client: Cultural Affairs Bureau, Tainan City Government, Taiwan Construction: Envision Engineering Consultants Installation advisor: Frontier Tech Institute of Engineering Design & Consultant Wayfinding: Path & Landforms Contractor: Fu Tsu Construction, Shing Tai Hydro-Power Engineering Design principals: Francine Houben, Malone Chang and Yu-lin Chen Mecanoo design team: Rodrigo Louro, Friso van der Steen, Rodrigo Bandini, Johan Hanegraaf, Rachel Lin, Yuli Huang, Yuanyuan Chen, Natalia Leszcynska, George Orfanopoulos, Antonio Sanna, Wanjen Lin, Yunying Chiu, Tsailing Shih, Eliano Felicio and Nienke Andersson MAYU design team: Ting-yi Lo, Yun-shan Huang, Che-sheng Wang, Ting-yi Lo, Che-sheng Wang, Chia-ru Lin, Beatrice Cordella, Meng-yue Ruan, Qi-ping Yang, Li-chi Yeh, Ya-zhi Guo, Che-kang liu, Yun-shan Huang, Chia-ru Lin, Ting-yi Lo, Ya-yun Wang, Wei-chieh Pan, Yun Chen, Ting-yi Li, Cheng-wei Li, Chih-hung Wang, Yung-hsien Fang, Jui-pao Chan, Tien-hsi Hsu, Ya-tieh Yu, Guan-wun Chen and Yu-lun Liang

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Hong Kong—a former British colony, now an autonomous territory within China—is a vibrant city of nearly 7.5 million residents, all packed into an area smaller than 425 square miles (1,100 sq km.)

About 40% of the land in Hong Kong is set aside as country parks and nature reserves. As architects and developers continue to maximize the use of buildable land, apartment blocks and office towers reach for the sky, leaving Hong Kong with more skyscrapers than any other city in the world. Gathered here are recent images of the vertical cityscape, street scenes, monuments, people, and natural landscapes of Hong Kong.

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A commuter ferry (bottom right) sails towards Hong Kong island as light shines through clouds in the skies above on November 25, 2016. # Anthony Wallace / AFP / Getty

A 76-meter-high (249-feet) bronze-forged white Buddhist Avalokitesvara or Guan Yin statue, part of the Tsz Shan Monastery, stands behind luxurious houses at Taipo district in Hong Kong on April 16, 2015. # Bobby Yip / Reuters

A pair of macaques sit in a tree in the Kam Shan Country Park in Hong Kong on January 12, 2016. Conservationists are working hard to protect the animal which has for some become a symbol of the city. But for others, the animal remains an irritating pest. # Isaac Lawrence / AFP / Getty

Apartment blocks form a symmetrical pattern in Hong Kong, photographed on January 2, 2014. # Alex Ogle / AFP / Getty

A plaque is partly hidden among the roots of a banyan tree at the King George V Memorial Park in Hong Kong, one of the few parks bearing the former colonial links to the territory’s past, photographed on May 25, 2012. # Bobby Yip / Reuters

Police officers gather near a pro-democracy protest in the Central district of Hong Kong on October 13, 2014. # Alex Ogle / AFP / Getty

A view from the basement shows light from the sky reflected on the walkway railings inside the Lai Tak Tsuen public housing estate in Hong Kong on March 6, 2016. # Philippe Lopez / AFP / Getty

A tourist poses next to statues near the Po Lin Monastery on the outlying island of Lantau in Hong Kong on June 9, 2015. # Philippe Lopez / AFP / Getty

Private housing blocks in Hong Kong, on December 15, 2015. # Tyrone Siu / Reuters

An HK URBEX (Hong Kong Urban Exploration) member looks around an abandoned residential building in Hong Kong, on June 7, 2017. # Tyrone Siu / Reuters

An aerial shot of Ma Shi Po, a farming village in the northeastern part of Fanling in the New Territories, located beside some newly-built residential buildings, photographed on July 9, 2014 in Hong Kong. # Lam Yik Fei / Getty

Competitors take part in the annual cross-harbor swim in Hong Kong on October 16, 2016. # AFP / Getty

A cogway tram takes visitors from City Center to the top of Victoria Peak on May 28, 2012, in Hong Kong. # George Rose / Getty

This photo made with a long exposure shows the glow from a Noctiluca scintillans algal bloom along the seashore in Hong Kong, on January 22, 2015. The luminescence is triggered by farm pollution that can be devastating to marine life and local fisheries, according to University of Georgia oceanographer Samantha Joye. # Kin Cheung / AP

The Hong Kong skyline, viewed from Victoria Peak on May 25, 2014. # George Rose / Getty

The IFC tower, shrouded in fog, in Hong Kong on March 16, 2015. # Philippe Lopez / AFP / Getty

Two men take a series of selfies as they sit on the ledge of a high-rise building in an activity called “rooftopping” in Hong Kong, on August 23, 2016. # Romeo Gacad / AFP / Getty

A hiker (top of hill) walks along a trail in Sai Kung Country Park, Hong Kong, on December 29, 2013. The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) along with 20 other groups formed a coalition in 2013 to lobby the Hong Kong government to protect the southern Chinese territory’s 24 designated country parks from business interests seeking to use parts of the land for housing purposes. # Alex Ogle / AFP / Getty

An aerial shot of a roundabout at Sha Tin on July 11, 2014 in Hong Kong. # Lam Yik Fei / Getty

Graves cover a hillside in front of apartment buildings in Hong Kong on November 22, 2015. In tightly-packed Hong Kong, the dead are causing a problem. Limited land to build on and soaring property prices mean Hong Kong is fast running out of space to store the dead. # Kin Cheung / AP

People play Pokemon Go in a park at Tin Shui Wai on July 26, 2016 in Hong Kong. # Lam Yik Fei / Getty

Residential and commercial buildings in Hong Kong photographed on June 21, 2013. # Dale de la Rey / AFP / Getty

A resident cleans the exterior of his flat in the Lai Tak Tsuen public housing estate in Hong Kong on October 11, 2013. # Anthony Wallace / AFP / Getty

Part of a 5.7km cable car journey which leads to the Tian Tan Buddha Statue, photographed on August 5, 2010. # James D. Morgan / Getty

Performers dance at the 2015 Cathay Pacific International Chinese New Year Night Parade on February 19, 2015 in Hong Kong. The parade featured illuminated floats accompanied by local and international performing groups which entertained both locals and tourists alike on Chinese Lunar New Year. # Lam Yik Fei / Getty

A woman poses for photos as Tropical Storm Merbock approaches Hong Kong on June 12, 2017. # Anthony Wallace / AFP / Getty

People pay respect to their relatives in front of a tombstone at Chai Wan Cemetery to mark the Qingming Festival on April 5, 2006 in Hong Kong. The Qingming Festival, known as “Tomb Sweeping Day”, is a traditional time when Chinese people pay their respects to the deceased and ancestors, involving cleaning and repairing of tombs and sacrifice activities. # Guang Niu / Getty

A woman crosses a busy road in Hong Kong on April 18, 2003. # Peter Parks / AFP / Getty

A cat stretches on a counter top in a Chinese and western medicine shop in Hong Kong on December 12, 2016. Four-legged “assistants” can be found perched in certain shops across Hong Kong, keeping a nonchalant eye on business while the city does its non-stop bustle past their storefronts. # Anthony Wallace / AFP / Getty

Lau Sam-Lan, 74, faces an approaching wave as he stands on a wooden pier below the “Sai Wan swimming shed” before swimming off the western tip of Hong Kong Island on June 2, 2017. Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour is one of the world’s busiest ports, but every morning daring elderly swimmers dive in to its choppy waters against a teeming backdrop of ferries, cargo ships and fishing boats. # Anthony Wallace / AFP / Getty

Tourists, residents and vendors participate in the Temple Street night market as the popular destination is illuminated in the evening in Hong Kong on August 26, 2014. The famous night market in Hong Kong’s Kowloon district sells everything from electronics to trinkets, antiques, clothes, and watches. # Alex Ogle / AFP / Getty

A taxi drives past a large residential complex in Hong Kong on July 12, 2014. # Alex Ogle / AFP / Getty

A surfer catches a wave at Big Wave Bay as typhoon Usagi approaches on September 22, 2013 in Hong Kong. # Jessica Hromas / Getty

Light from the sky is reflected on the railings inside a Kowloon government housing estate in Hong Kong on July 2, 2013. # Anthony Wallace / AFP / Getty

The view from Kowloon Peak shows apartment buildings and office block lights at night on November 3, 2016. Hong Kong is believed to be the most light-polluted city in the world, with local studies showing that levels in certain areas to be as much as 1,000 times brighter than international norms. # Lam Yik Fei / Getty

Residential buildings in Hong Kong on December 30, 2013. # Dale de la Rey / AFP / Getty

People ride on escalators in a shopping mall in Hong Kong on July 20, 2014. # Alex Ogle / AFP / Getty

A cow stands near a trail in Sai Kung Country Park, Hong Kong, on December 29, 2013. # Alex Ogle / AFP / Getty

A visitor takes photos of the Kowloon district from the viewing deck of the International Commerce Center in Hong Kong on May 16, 2017. # Anthony Wallace / AFP / Getty

Hong Kong: Pearl of the Orient | Photo Editor: Alan Taylor | In Focus

Hong Kong: Pearl of the Orient

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dynasty warriors 8 ps3

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Dynasty Warriors 8 cheats & more for PlayStation 3 (PS3)

Cheats

Unlockables

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Easter Eggs

Glitches

Guides

Trophies

Get the updated and latest Dynasty Warriors 8 cheats, unlockables, codes, hints, Easter eggs, glitches, tricks, tips, hacks, downloads, trophies, guides, FAQs, walkthroughs, and more for PlayStation 3 (PS3). AllCheatsCodes.com has all the codes you need to win every game you play!

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Genre: Strategy, Action Strategy Developer: Omega Force Publisher: Tecmo ESRB Rating: Teen Release Date: July 16, 2013

Hints

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Cheats

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Unlockables

Wu Unlocks

Daqiao : Complete Stage 3(x) – Battle against Yu Ji Ding Feng : Complete Stage 10 – Battle of Yiling Gan Ning : Complete Stage 6 – Battle of Jingzhou Huang Gai : Complete Stage 1 – Assault of Liu Biao Lianshi : Complete Stage 8 – Battle of Ru Xu Kou Ling Tong : Complete Stage 6 – Battle of Jingzhou Lu Meng : Complete Stage 7 – Battle of He Fei Lu Su : Complete Stage 3 – Battle of Xu Chang Lu Xun : Complete Stage 8 – Battle of Ru Xu Kou Sun Jian : Complete Stage 1(x) – Battle of Liang Province Taishi Ci : Complete Stage 7 – Battle of He Fei Xiaoqiao : Complete Stage 9(IF)(x) – Battle of Xinye Zhou Tai : Complete Stage 2 – Conquest of Wu Zhou Yu : Complete Stage 1 – Assault of Liu Biao

Wei Unlocks

Cai Wenji : Complete Stage 11(IF) – Invasion of Jianye Cao Pi : Complete Stage 6 – Battle of Wan Castle Cao Ren : Complete Stage 4 – Battle of Xu Province Dian Wei : Complete Stage 6 – Battle of Wan Castle Guo Jia : Complete Stage 6 – Battle of Wan Castle Jia Xu : Complete Stage 6 – Battle of Wan Castle Li Dian : Complete Stage 1 – Dong Zhuo’s Assassination Pang De : Complete Stage 13(IF) – Chase at Nanjun Wang Yi : Complete Stage 11 – Battle of Tong Gate Xu Huang : Complete Stage 4 – Battle of Xu Province Xu Zhu : Complete Stage 3 – Battle of Yan Province Yue Jin : Complete Stage 1 – Dong Zhuo’s Assassination Zhang He : Complete Stage 12 – Battle of He Fei Zhang Liao : Complete Stage 6A – Battle of Xia Pi Zhenji : Complete Stage 12(IF) – Defense of Xu Chang

Character Unlocks

Diaochan : Complete Stage 1 and 2 for Wei, then complete her story mode Dong Zhuo : Complete Stage 1 and 2 for Wei, then complete his story mode Lu Bu : Complete Stage 6(x) for Wei, then complete his story mode Meng Huo : Complete all kingdoms What If stories, then complete his storymode Yuan Shao : Complete Stage 7 for Wei and Stage 3(x) for Shu, then complete hisstory mode Zhang Jiao : Complete Stage 1 for Shu, then complete his story mode Zhu Rong : Complete Stage 11(IF)(x) for Shu, then complete her story mode Zuo Ci : Complete Wu’s What If path, then complete his story mode

Shu Unlocks

Bao Sanniang : Complete Stage 11(IF)(x) – Supression of Nanzhong Guan Ping : Complete Stage 11(IF)(x) – Supression of Nanzhong Guan Suo : Complete Stage 8 – Battle of Mt Dingjun Guan Xing : Complete Stage 8 – Battle of Mt Dingjun Guan Yinping : Complete Stage 8 – Battle of Mt Dingjun Huang Zhong : Complete Stage 7 – Battle of Chengdu Jiang Wei : Complete Stage 11 – Battle of Tianshui Liu Shan : Complete Stage 10 – Battle of Yinling Ma Chao : Complete Stage 7 – Battle of Chengdu Ma Dai : Complete Stage 7 – Battle of Chengdu Pang Tong : Complete Stage 7 – Battle of Chengdu Wei Yan : Complete Stage 6 – Battle of Chibi Xingcai : Complete Stage 10 – Battle of Yinling Xu Shu : Stage 6 – Battle of Chibi – Ensure the fire attack succeeds, thenfind him Yueying : Complete Stage 11 – Battle of Tianshui Zhang Bao : Complete Stage 9 – Battle of Fan Castle Zhao Yun : Complete Stage 1 – Yellow Turban Rebellion Zhuge Liang : Complete Stage 4 – Battle of Xinye

Jin Unlocks

Deng Ai : Complete Stage 5 – Battle of Dongxing Guo Huai : Complete Stage 4(x) – Battle of Han Zhong or Stage 5(x) – Battle ofHe Fei Castle Jia Chong : Complete Stage 5 – Battle of Dongxing Wang Yuanji : Complete Stage 1 – Battle of Wu Zhang Plains Wen Yang : Complete Stage 11 – Battle of Jinge Xiahou Ba : Complete Stage 4(x) – Battle of Han Zhong or Stage 5 – Battle ofDongxing Zhong Hui : Complete Stage 5 – Battle of Dongxing Zhuge Dan : Complete Stage 4 – Battle of Coup de’Defeat

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Glitches

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Guides

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Trophies

Trophy List

A Collector of Rarities – Obtained all of the Camp Symbols. – Silver

A Majestic Manner – Reached the maximum Fame level in Ambition Mode. – Silver

A Shout of Triumph – Finished all of the stages within Story Mode and Free Mode with the exception of the tutorial. – Silver

An Intricate Tale – Completed all of the stages in Story Mode. – Silver

Animal Collector – Obtained all of the animals within the game. – Bronze

Battle-hardened Veteran – Won 100 battles with the same officer. – Silver

Comeback Kid – Defeated 3 enemy officers with a Switch Counter in a single battle. – Bronze

Death from Above – Defeated an enemy after juggling them in the air for at least 10 seconds. – Bronze

Event Collector – Unlocked all of the event scenes within the game. – Bronze

Facility Construction – Had a new facility built in Ambition Mode. – Bronze

Facility Expansion – Had a facility expanded in Ambition Mode. – Bronze

Friends to the End – Formed a bond at the maximum level with another officer. – Silver

Graduation Day – Completed the tutorials for all of the kingdoms. – Bronze

Heaven and Earth – Built a Tongquetai and welcomed the Emperor to your town. – Silver

In an Instant – Defeated 3 enemy officers with a Storm Rush in a single battle. – Bronze

King of the Combos – Achieved a 1,000 hit combo. – Bronze

Legend of Jin (secret) – Viewed the ending (Historical & Hypothetical) for the Jin story. – Silver

Legend of Shu (secret) – Viewed the ending (Historical & Hypothetical) for the Shu story. – Silver

Legend of Wei (secret) – Viewed the ending (Historical & Hypothetical) for the Wei story. – Silver

Legend of Wu (secret) – Viewed the ending (Historical & Hypothetical) for the Wu story. – Silver

Like a Shadow – Finished any stage of the game, except for the tutorial, without taking any damage. – Bronze

Master of Chaos – Completed all of the stages on the “Chaos” difficulty level. – Gold

Mounted Terror – Defeated 1,000 enemies while mounted on a riding-type animal. – Bronze

Movie Collector – Unlocked all of the movies within the game. – Bronze

One Warrior vs. a Thousand – Defeated 1,000 enemies in a single battle. – Bronze

Revelation – Upgraded all skills to Level 10 or higher. – Silver

The Beastmaster Awakens – Defeated 100 enemies with a companion-type animal. – Bronze

The Birth of a Leader – Fought 5 straight battles in Ambition Mode. – Bronze

The Destroyer – Destroyed a total of 1,000 siege weapons. – Silver

The Height of Prosperity – Obtained all of the facilities in Ambition Mode. – Silver

The Land of Plenty – Obtained more than 1,000 materials for weapons and facilities in Ambition Mode. – Silver

The Path of Ambition – Fought 20 straight battles in Ambition Mode. – Silver

The Ties that Bind Us – Became allies with all of the officers in Ambition Mode. – Silver

True Rage – Used a True Rage Attack. – Bronze

True Warrior of the 3 Kingdoms – Obtained all trophies. – Platinum

Unstoppable Might (secret) – Defeated a total of more than 100,000 enemies. – Silver

Untold Legends (secret) – Completed all of the stages for the Other story. – Silver

Unwavering Ambition – Fought 50 straight battles in Ambition Mode. – Gold

Vocal Enthusiast – Listened to all of the voice lines within the Gallery. – Bronze

Wallpaper Collector – Unlocked all of the wallpapers within the game. – Bronze

Weapon Collector – Obtained all of the weapons in the game. – Silver

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NY / Flat File / Stella Zhong

www.stellazhong.com

Stella Zhong is a time-based sculptor working in virtual and built space. Born in Shenzhen, China(1993), Zhong has studied and lived in Beijing, China; Canterbury, UK; and Providence, RI, where she received a BFA in Glass from Rhode Island School of Design(2015). She has had solo exhibitions in Peninsula Art Space, NY, Weybosset Gallery, RI, and Guan Shan Yue Art Museum, Shenzhen, China. Zhong is currently based in New York. She co-runs Unnamed, an interdisciplinary production and exhibition space in Ridgewood, NY.

Many Suns oil on canvas 12 inches in diameter 2018

Many Moons oil on canvas 7.75 x 11.75 inches 2018

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Tainan Public Library, Taiwan

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Tainan Public Library in Taiwan

15 Feb 2021

Tainan Public Library

Architects: Mecanoo

Location: Tainan, Taiwan

The oldest city in Taiwan, Tainan has a rich history influenced by different cultures. There are remnants of maritime trade with Europe in the 17th century, of the Chinese Ming Dynasty and Japanese settlements from the beginning of the 20th century. The city is rich in temples, including the famous 17th century Confucius Temple with its cantilevered roofs and beautifully carved ceilings.

The new Tainan Public Library takes from this history, is inspired by the local culture and has been designed for the tropical climate of Tainan. It is home to the city’s cultural heritage, modern art, music, films and over a million books, including more than 16,000 from the Japanese occupation period and of course, is equipped with the latest technologies of a modern library.

Bamboo forest The most striking feature is the inverted stepped shape of the library. Slender columns support the cantilevers in rhythmically placed quartets, giving a feeling of weaving your way through a modern bamboo forest. The striking crown of the building is surrounded by vertical aluminium slats with carved flower patterns, which are reminiscent of the decorative latticed windows in the old town. These slats filter the light and keep the heat out.

In the evening, this unique facade is recognizable from afar. The stepped building offers shelter to visitors both inside and outside and creates a smooth transition from exterior and interior. Below the cantilevers are four sunken patios for outdoor activities, with the largest accessible from the square; lectures, concerts and exhibitions can be organized here. Looking up, you can see the special finish of the awnings: champagne-coloured aluminium panels with a linear staggered relief, providing additional decorative elements to the facades. The rational construction of the library allows maximum flexibility, so that the building is prepared for future changes.

Art and books Once inside, the double-height atrium is inhabited with a work of art by Paul Cocksedge. The installation seems to freeze the moment when white sheets of paper are blown away by the wind, symbolising freedom of thought and the pleasure of reading. Art is exhibited everywhere in the building, not just to look at but also interactive art to touch and play with.

A red sculptural staircase adds an exciting element to the geometric building, intersecting all levels and is visible everywhere through the subtle wooden-slatted flight of stairs.

The ground floor is spacious, transparent and warm due to the wood finish. Upon entry, you are greeted by an arrivals area and the welcome desk, a living room is also located here where you can read newspapers and magazines. Touchscreens with which you can explore the collection and a self-service point for borrowing books also feature on this level. The children’s library with imaginative bookcases and an adjoining patio under the awning for outdoor play is situated below. This level is also home to a spacious study room with its own entrance, where students can study 24/7.

Heritage collection As you make your way to the upper levels of the building, you first encounter a media library with seating and alcoves where you can watch movies, along with a library for teenagers with its own lounge. The general collection is located on the level above this. Beyond there is a floor dedicated to the heritage collection including the Tainan Memorial Exhibition, Japanese Collection Archive and books by Taiwanese authors.

There are also four outdoor areas situated here, which are arranged as roof gardens, as well as three multifunctional spaces for classrooms/workshops and a cafe. At the top of the building, you will find the theatre and conference hall, along with offices for members of staff. From the uppermost levels of the building, a beautiful view of the city through the vertical slats is on display. Furthermore, the building has an art gallery, a maker space and Braille library. There is also a bookshop, so that you can not only read books, but also purchase them.

Tainan Public Library, Taiwan – Building Information

37.000 m2 library with children’s, teenagers and general collection, exhibition spaces for modern art and heritage collection, 24/7 study room (130 seats), multimedia library, café, theatre (324 seats), conference room (123 seats), offices, multipurpose rooms, maker space, bookshop, archive, parking garage, four patios, roof gardens and a square. Design 2016-2017 Realisation 2017-2020 (opening 2021) Client Cultural Affairs Bureau, Tainan City Government, Taiwan Project team Mecanoo and MAYU Architects Construction Envision Engineering Consultants Installation advisor Frontier Tech Institute of Engineering Design & Consultant Wayfinding Path & Landforms Contractor Fu Tsu Construction, Shing Tai Hydro-Power Engineering

Project Team Mecanoo Design Principal: Francine Houben Design Team: Rodrigo Louro, Friso van der Steen, Rodrigo Bandini, Johan Hanegraaf, Rachel Lin, Yuli Huang, Yuanyuan Chen, Natalia Leszcynska, George Orfanopoulos, Antonio Sanna, Wanjen Lin, Yunying Chiu, Tsailing Shih, Eliano Felicio, Nienke Andersson.

Project Team MAYU architects Design Principal: Malone Chang, Yu-lin Chen Design Team: (SD)Ting-yi Lo, Yun-shan Huang, Che-sheng Wang; (DD/CD)Ting-yi Lo, Che-sheng Wang, Chia-ru Lin, Beatrice Cordella, Meng-yue Ruan, Qi-ping Yang, Li-chi Yeh, Ya-zhi Guo, Che-kang liu; (CA)Yun-shan Huang, Chia-ru Lin, Ting-yi Lo, Ya-yun Wang, Wei-chieh Pan, Yun Chen, Ting-yi Li, Cheng-wei Li, Chih-hung Wang, Yung-hsien Fang, Jui-pao Chan, Tien-hsi Hsu, Ya-tieh Yu, Guan-wun Chen, Yu-lun Liang.

Photography by Ethan Lee

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