Rediscovering Old-Fashioned Entertainment

Arcade machine, the game is Three Kingdoms

Recently, I have enjoyed the old-fashion entertainment. First, I played a game which was programmed in 2002. Its historical background is set in the Three Kingdoms period. Players take on the role of famous generals such as Guan-Yu, Chan-Fei and so on. Then, the computer controls an opponent to battle against them. The game is designed in a two-dimensional world, therefore, the feather could only move up and down or back and forward. Although the game was developed twenty years ago, players still could enjoy it and relax.

Next, I played a street stand ball game. I had to put coins into machine, then I had to pull a stick and make the stick launch a metal ball. The ball would fall down a certain position. If the metal ball got into the position with number, player could get several tiny cards depending on number. Finally, players could collect those tiny cards and exchanged gifts.

Those games are seldom found in daily life. Their function is replaced by smart phone or computer. I think play these old-fashioned street games is just as fun as playing computer games. I wish they would not disappear from this world.

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Recently, I have been enjoying old-fashioned entertainment. First, I played a game that was programmed in 2002. Its historical background is set in the Three Kingdoms period. Players take on the role of famous generals such as Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, while the computer controls an opponent to battle against them. The game is designed in a two-dimensional world, so characters can only move up and down or back and forth. Although it was developed twenty years ago, it remains enjoyable and relaxing for players.

Next, I played a street-side ball game. To start, I inserted coins into the machine, then pulled a lever to launch a metal ball. The ball would fall into a specific position, and if it landed in a numbered slot, the player would receive a corresponding number of small collectible cards. These cards could be collected and exchanged for prizes.

Such games are rarely seen in daily life today, as they have been replaced by smartphones and computers. However, I find playing these old-fashioned street games just as fun as playing computer games. I hope they will not disappear from the world.

Pinball game

A Short Trip to Chiayi County

The top of Dong Kang Mountain

Recently, I have heard that the shortest mountain at in Taiwan, called Dong Kang Mountain. Although it has only eleven meters height, it also has a triangular peak similar to Yu-Shan Mountain. The mountain locates at Bu-Dai, it is at south of Puzi city and near to sea. Getting to the top of Dong Kang Mountain takes less than half a minute. Out of curious, I went to Dong Kang Mountain and stood at the top to experience the charm of the countryside.

Next, I went to National Palace Museum Southern Branch. The museum locates at Tai-Bao city. The city has the headquarter of Chai-Yi county. National Palace Museum Southern Branch has kinds of collections, some of collections are designated as national treasures. I saw a paint which is usually printed on Buddhism books. The paint shows two man, one adult and one kid. It is said that they are Manjushri Bodhisatta and Samantabhadra Bodhisatta they became normal peoples and lived in the world in order to guide all livings to leave the Samsara.

In this small trip, I am so surprised at seeing such a famous paint and getting touch of the shortest mountain in Taiwan. Cha-Yi is an interesting county which has view of country, sea, mountain and historic story. I really want to go to Cha-Yi again.

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Recently, I heard about the shortest mountain in Taiwan, located in Chiayi County, called Dongkang Mountain. Although it is only eleven meters tall, it has a triangular peak similar to Yushan Mountain. Dongkang Mountain is in Budai, south of Puzi City and near the sea. Reaching the top takes less than half a minute. Out of curiosity, I visited Dongkang Mountain and stood at its peak to experience the charm of the countryside.

Afterward, I visited the National Palace Museum Southern Branch, located in Taibao City, the administrative center of Chiayi County. The museum features various collections, some of which are designated as national treasures. I was particularly captivated by a painting often found in Buddhist texts. The artwork depicts two figures: an adult and a child. They are believed to represent Manjushri Bodhisattva and Samantabhadra Bodhisattva, who took human forms to guide sentient beings and help them escape the cycle of samsara.

This short trip left me amazed by the famous painting and the unique experience of standing on Taiwan's shortest mountain. Chiayi is an interesting county with diverse attractions, including scenic countryside, the sea, mountains, and rich historical stories. I look forward to visiting Chiayi again.

The path to the top of Dong Kang Mountain

Hanshan and Shide, they are thought as Manjushri Bodhisattva and Samantabhadra Bodhisattva

Visiting an interesting temple

 

I saw a picture from social media which showed Poke balls patterns on Taiwanese tradition temple’s beam. Out of curious, I found a weekend and went to the temple.

Upon coming into the temple, I immediately raised my head to find out Poke balls patterns. A kind temple’s manager noticed me and help me to get Poke balls patterns. In addition, she introduced that there are other interesting patterns, such as Pokemon monsters, local famous product. I think the most interesting patterns are anti-epidemic supplies, such as masks and hand sanitizers.

The temple’s manager mentioned that those patterns were painted by a Kaohsiung famous artist, his first name is Su, He has many creative ideas and applied them into the temple’s reconstruction. She then guided me on a tour around the temple and gave me a short introduction about the temple. The temple enshrine Mazu which could dates back to the Qing Dynasty.

In the end, manager gave me a souvenir and advised me take the souvenir rolling the incense burner for three rounds to get Mazu’s protection. The temple not only has interesting patterns but also has kind and friendly people. I am highly recommend the temple to my friends.

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I saw a picture on social media that showed Poké Ball patterns on the beams of a traditional Taiwanese temple. Out of curiosity, I decided to visit the temple one weekend.

As soon as I entered the temple, I looked up to find the Poké Ball patterns. A kind temple manager noticed my interest and helped me locate them. She also introduced me to other fascinating designs, such as Pokémon characters and patterns featuring famous local products. Among all the patterns, I found the most interesting ones to be those depicting anti-epidemic supplies, such as masks and hand sanitizers.

The temple manager explained that these patterns were created by a famous artist from Kaohsiung, whose last name is Su. He is known for his creative ideas, which he incorporated into the temple’s reconstruction. She then guided me on a tour around the temple, providing a brief history. The temple is dedicated to Mazu and dates back to the Qing Dynasty.

At the end of my visit, the manager gave me a souvenir and suggested I roll it around the incense burner three times to receive Mazu’s blessings. The temple not only features interesting designs but also has kind and welcoming people. I highly recommend visiting this temple to my friends.

Poke balls and a vase with togepi skin

A pidgeotto and a pidgeot

anti-epidemic supplies

local famous products

Conquest & Consequence 征服與後果 - 前言

《征服與後果》（Conquest & Consequence，C & C）是一款適合三名玩家（可適應兩名玩家）的策略遊戲，主題是1936年至1945年間，軍國主義、資本主義和共產主義政治經濟體系在亞洲爭奪霸權。

 

日本（軍國主義）玩家坐在北方。 美國（資本主義）玩家坐在南方。美國派系包括美國本身、國民黨中國（簡稱“國府”）和大英帝國（簡稱“英帝國”）。 蘇聯（共產主義）玩家坐在西方。蘇聯派系包括西伯利亞俄羅斯（遊戲中簡稱“俄羅斯”）和紅色中國（簡稱“紅色”）。 這三個對立的派系稱為競爭對手。競爭對手之間如果發生戰爭，將同時成為敵人。所有派系都以和平狀態開始遊戲，可以通過和平競爭取勝，但隨時可能發生軍事攻擊，因此不能忽視自我防衛。

 

遊戲可以通過以下方式獲勝：

l   在亞洲取得經濟優勢（其中對中國的控制起著重要作用），

l   軍事征服競爭對手的首都，

l   研發原子彈，或者

l   獲得亞洲霸權。

遊戲時間為4至6小時。

 

遊戲流程

完整遊戲持續10個遊戲年。 一個遊戲年包括新年和四個季節的遊戲。

 

新年（7.0）

新年包括年初程序、生產和政府階段。在生產階段，玩家根據當前人口（POP）、資源（RES）和工業（IND）水平獲得年度生產值，並在軍事、外交、技術和工業方面進行分配。在政府階段，玩家通過打出卡牌來執行外交、工業和技術行動。

 

季節（10.0）

每個季節（春季、夏季、秋季或冬季）從指揮階段（10.1）開始，玩家可以通過打出指揮卡來承諾軍事行動（或不行動）。有效的指揮卡玩家根據指揮卡的順序進行玩家回合。玩家回合包括移動（11.0）和戰鬥（12.0）階段。當敵方單位佔據相同區域時會發生戰鬥。

戰時，每個季節結束時進行補給階段（14.0），沒有補給線的地面單位（坦克和步兵）將受到懲罰。在夏季補給階段，可以宣布封鎖（14.22），這會削弱敵方生產。和平時期則忽略補給和封鎖。