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Gujian Qitan
''GuJian'' ( zh, s=古剑奇谭 琴心剑魄今何在, t=古劍奇譚 琴心劍魄今何在, p=Gǔjiàn Qítán Qínxīn Jiànpò Jīn Hézài, l=The tale of ancient swords: the story of a guqin and an ancient sword) is a 3D role-playing video game developed by Aurogon with the Gamebryo engine and published by Gamebar. The first installment of the ''Gujian'' series, it was originally released in China on July 10, 2010 for Microsoft Windows. An Xbox One port of the game was announced in 2014. Set in a fictionalized version of ancient China, players control Baili Tusu, a young swordsman with a tragic background. Elements of traditional Chinese culture, including mythology, cuisine, fashion, architecture and Taoism, were prominent; the main characters' names are derived from names of alcoholic beverages in ancient China. The game's monsters were inspired by Chinese mythology, and many of the in-game locations are based on photographs and descriptions of historic sites. ''GuJian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Non-player Character
A non-player character (NPC), or non-playable character, is any character in a game that is not controlled by a player. The term originated in traditional tabletop role-playing games where it applies to characters controlled by the gamemaster or referee rather than by another player. In video games, this usually means a character controlled by the computer (instead of a player) that has a predetermined set of behaviors that potentially will impact gameplay, but will not necessarily be the product of true artificial intelligence. Role-playing games In a traditional tabletop role-playing game such as ''Dungeons & Dragons'', an NPC is a character portrayed by the gamemaster (GM). While the player characters (PCs) form the narrative's protagonists, non-player characters can be thought of as the "supporting cast" or "extras" of a roleplaying narrative. Non-player characters populate the fictional world of the game, and can fill any role not occupied by a player character. Non-player ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Legend Of Sword And Fairy
''The Legend of Sword and Fairy'' (), also known as ''Chinese Paladin'', is a game/media franchise created by Yao Zhuangxian and is developed by Taiwanese company Softstar. The franchise centers on a series of Chinese mythology-based role-playing video games, but also includes two live-action TV series adapted from the games. The eponymous first game in the series is published by Softstar's "Crazy Boyz" team (狂徒創作群) in 1995, became both a commercial and critical success, and multiple sequels have been spawned due to its popularity. The video game series has since branched into other genres such as business simulation games and MMORPGs. It has been regarded as one of the most iconic Chinese RPG series ever made. Titles Video games ; Main series * ''The Legend of Sword and Fairy'' (1995) * '' New Legend of Sword and Fairy'' (2001) — CGI-rendered Windows 98 remake of the DOS-based original game * '' The Legend of Sword and Fairy 2'' (2003) * ''The Legend of Swo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yang Mi
Yang Mi (, born 12 September 1986) is a Chinese actress and singer. She made her acting debut in historical television series '' Tang Ming Huang'', and later received recognition for her leading roles in various television series such as ''Wang Zhaojun'' (2007), ''Chinese Paladin 3'' (2009), ''Palace'' 1(2011), '' Beijing Love Story'' (2012), '' Swords of Legends'' (2014), ''The Interpreter'' (2016), '' Eternal Love'' (2017) and ''Legend of Fuyao'' (2018); as well as films ''Mysterious Island'' (2011), ''Tiny Times'' (2013–2015), and '' The Witness'' (2015). In 2017, she won the Best Actress award at the WorldFest Houston International Festival for her performance in '' Reset'' (2017). Yang was chosen by ''Southern Metropolis Daily'' as one of the New Four Dan Actresses. Early life Yang Mi was born in Xuanwu District, Beijing to a police officer and a housewife. She was given the name "" (exponentiation) because her parents both have the same surname Yang. She graduated from th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Li Yifeng
Li Yifeng (born Li He, 4 May 1987) also known as Evan Li, is a Chinese actor and singer, who rose to fame after participating in the 2007 ''My Hero'' contest. He debuted as a singer in the same year, with the album ''Four Leaf Clover''. Since 2009, he gradually shifted his career focus to acting. He is best known for his roles in television dramas ''Swords of Legends'' (2014), ''The Lost Tomb'' (2015), ''Noble Aspirations'' (2016) and '' Sparrow'' (2016); and the film '' Mr. Six'' (2015) where he won the Hundred Flowers Awards for Best Supporting Actor. Li's booming popularity allowed him to rank 9th on ''Forbes'' China Celebrity list in 2015, 11th in 2017, and 26th in 2019. Early life Li was born in Chengdu, Sichuan. * Primary School (1994-2000): Chengdu Sanshengjie Primary School * Junior High School (2000-2003): Chengdu Xuedao Street Middle School *Senior High School (2003-2006): Chengdu Fifth Middle School * University (2006-2010): Department of Broadcasting and Hosting, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swords Of Legends
''Swords of Legends'' () is a 2014 Chinese television series based on the role-playing video game '' Gu Jian Qi Tan'' developed by Shanghai Aurogon. It aired on Hunan TV from 2 July to 25 September 2014. Synopsis Set in the Tang Dynasty, a young boy named Han Yunxi (Li Yifeng) is infected by the aura of an ancient demonic sword known as the Sword of Burning Solitude. After his entire tribe was killed, he was brought to You Du by Sword Deity Yinzhen, where he meets Feng Qingxue (Yang Mi), who saved his life. Qingxue is part of the immortal order in You Du governed by Goddess Nuwa, who ensures that all ancient magical swords are properly sealed from the mortal realm. In an attempt to re-seal the ancient demonic sword, the people of You Du almost killed Yunxi, whose lifeforce is tied to the sword. To ensure his safety, Yunxi was brought to Tian Yong Cheng (Sword Guild City) by Ziyin, where he was given the name of Bali Tusu and trained as a swordsman together with his senior brother ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hand Fan
A handheld fan, or simply hand fan, is any broad, flat surface that is waved back-and-forth to create an airflow. Generally, purpose-made handheld fans are folding fans, which are shaped like a sector of a circle and made of a thin material (such as paper or feathers) mounted on slats which revolve around a pivot so that it can be closed when not in use. Hand fans were used before mechanical fans were invented. On human skin, the airflow from handfans increases evaporation which has a cooling effect due to the latent heat of evaporation of water. It also increases heat convection by displacing the warmer air produced by body heat that surrounds the skin, which has an additional cooling effect, provided that the ambient air temperature is lower than the skin temperature – which is typically about . Fans are convenient to carry around, especially folding fans. Next to the folding fan, the rigid hand screen fan was also a highly decorative and desired object among the higher cl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baijiu
''Baijiu'' (), also known as ''shaojiu'' (/), is a colorless Chinese liquor typically coming in between 35% and 60% alcohol by volume (ABV). Each type of baijiu uses its own type of '' qū'' for fermentation to create a distinct and characteristic flavor profile. Baijiu is a clear liquid usually distilled from fermented sorghum, although other grains may be used; some southeastern Chinese styles may employ rice or glutinous rice, while other Chinese varieties may use wheat, barley, millet, or Job's tears () in their mash bills. The ''qū'' starter culture used in the production of ''baijiu'' is usually made from pulverized wheat grain or steamed rice.Rong and Fa, Grandiose Survey of Chinese Alcoholic Drinks and Beverages, 2013, Because of its clarity, ''baijiu'' can appear similar to several other East Asian liquors, e.g. Japanese '' shōchū'' (25%) or Korean ''soju'' (20–45%), but it often has a significantly higher alcohol content (35-60%). History No exact ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Banyan
A banyan, also spelled "banian", is a fig that develops accessory trunks from adventitious prop roots, allowing the tree to spread outwards indefinitely. This distinguishes banyans from other trees with a strangler habit that begin life as an epiphyte, i.e. a plant that grows on another plant, when its seed germinates in a crack or crevice of a host tree or edifice. "Banyan" often specifically denotes ''Ficus benghalensis'' (the "Indian banyan"), which is the national tree of India, though the name has also been generalized to denominate all figs that share a common life cycle and used systematically in taxonomy to denominate the subgenus '' Urostigma''. Characteristics Like other fig species, banyans bear their fruit in the form of a structure called a " syconium". The syconium of ''Ficus'' species supply shelter and food for fig wasps and the trees depend on the fig wasps for pollination. Frugivore birds disperse the seeds of banyans. The seeds are small, and because ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prayer Beads
Prayer beads are a form of beadwork used to count the repetitions of prayers, chants, or mantras by members of various religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Shinto, Umbanda, Islam, Sikhism, the Baháʼí Faith, and some Christian denominations, such as the Roman Catholic Church, the Lutheran Church, the Oriental Orthodox Churches, and the Eastern Orthodox Churches. Common forms of beaded devotion include the mequteria in Oriental Orthodox Christianity, the ''chotki'' in Eastern Orthodox Christianity, the Wreath of Christ in Lutheran Christianity, the Dominican rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Roman Catholic Christianity, the ''dhikr'' (remembrance of God) in Islam, the ''japamala'' in Buddhism and Hinduism, and the ''Jaap Sahib'' in Sikhism. Origins and etymology Beads are among the earliest human ornaments and ostrich shell beads in Africa date to 10,000 BC.''Beads and bead makers: gender, material culture, and meaning'' by Lidia D. Sciama, Joanne Bubolz Eicher 19988 p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leftovers
Leftovers are surplus foods remaining unconsumed at the end of a meal, which may be put in containers with the intention of eating later. Inedible remains like bones are considered ''waste'', not leftovers. Depending on the situation, the amount of food, and the type of food, leftovers may be saved or thrown away. The use of leftovers depends on where the meal was eaten, the preferences of the diner, and the local culture. Leftovers from meals at home are often eaten later. This is facilitated by the private environment and convenience of airtight containers and refrigeration. People may eat leftovers directly from the refrigerator, reheat them, or use them as ingredients to make a new dish. At restaurants, uneaten food from meals is sometimes taken by diners for later consumption. In the United States, such food is put in a so-called "doggy bag", notionally to feed to pets, whether or not it is in actuality. Leftover cuisine New dishes made from leftovers are common in wor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nüwa
Nüwa, also read Nügua, is the mother goddess of Chinese mythology. She is credited with creating humanity and repairing the Pillar of Heaven. As creator of mankind, she molded humans individually by hand with yellow clay. In the Huainanzi, there is described a great battle between deities that broke the pillars supporting Heaven and caused great devastation. There was great flooding, and Heaven had collapsed. Nüwa was the one who patched the holes in Heaven with five colored stones, and she used the legs of a tortoise to mend the pillars. There are many instances of her in literature across China which detail her in creation stories, and today remains a figure important to Chinese culture. Name The character ''nü'' ( zh, t=女, l=female) is a common prefix on the names of goddesses. The proper name is ''wa'', also read as ''gua'' ( zh, t=媧). The Chinese character is unique to this name. Birrell translates it as 'lovely', but notes that it "could be construed as 'fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
