Tag: ARPG

  • A comprehensive review of the new character Aikefei in Genshin Impact the ultimate analysis of the ice element auxiliary core

    In-depth analysis of the new character Ai Kefei in Genshin Impact: comprehensive evaluation and high-level development guide
    In the vast world of Genshin Impact, the birth of each character carries a unique story and value. Ai Kefei, the upcoming five-star ice element character, as a long-handled weapon user, her appearance will undoubtedly provide players with a new combat strategy. Although she is mainly positioned as a sub-C character, through her unique skill mechanism and team coordination ability, Ai Kefei is expected to become an indispensable auxiliary core in many teams. This article will deeply analyze the various characteristics of Ai Kefei and provide players with a detailed development plan.
    1. Character positioning and skill analysis
    Ai Kefei is an ice element long-handled weapon user. Her biggest feature is her powerful team support ability. Through the elemental combat skill “low temperature cooking”, Ai Kefei can conduct off-field coordinated attacks, and her elemental burst “flower knife technique” can restore the health of nearby team members according to the attack power. In addition, her passive talent makes her a key support role in the current game: when there are 1/2/3/4 water or ice elements in the team, Ai Kefei will reduce the water and ice resistance of any enemy hit by her elemental combat skills or elemental burst by 5%/10%/15%/55%.
    2. Talent priority analysis

    Elemental combat skills: Low temperature cooking (★★★★★)
    As a secondary C role, Ai Kefei’s main damage output comes from her elemental combat skills, so this is the first priority for upgrading. Prioritizing this skill can significantly enhance her coordinated attack ability.

    Elemental Burst: Flower Knife Technique (★★★★)
    Her elemental burst not only provides team-wide healing effects, but also further improves the team’s survivability. It is recommended to allocate appropriate resources in talent upgrades.

    Normal Attack: Kitchen Craftsmanship (★)
    Compared with elemental combat skills and burst, normal attacks contribute the least to overall performance, so they can be upgraded last.

    3. Weapon selection and matching

    Best choice: Symphonist of Scents
    Basic attack power 608, bonus attribute +66.2% critical damage. Weapon effect increases attack power by 12% at R1; when the character equipped with this weapon is in the background of the team, the attack power is increased by an additional 12%. After treatment, the wearer and the treated character will gain the “Sweet Echo” effect, and the attack power will increase by 32% for 3 seconds.

    Five-star replacement recommendation

    Staff of Homa: Basic attack power 608, bonus attribute +66.2% critical damage. The weapon effect gains attack power bonus based on 0.8% of the character’s upper limit of health, and further increases attack power when health is less than 50%.
    Skyward Spine: Basic attack power 674, elemental charging efficiency increased by 36.8%. When a normal attack hits an enemy, there is a 50% chance to trigger the vacuum blade, causing an additional 40% of attack power damage.

    Four-star replacement recommendation

    Deathmatch: Basic attack power 454, critical hit rate increased by 36.8%. It performs particularly well in multi-target battles.
    Favonius Lance: Basic attack power 565, elemental charging efficiency increased by 30.6%. When attacking a critical hit, there is a 100% chance to generate elemental particles and restore 6 elemental energy.

    IV. Relic matching and item selection

    Best relic recommendation

    Golden Troupe: 2 pieces provide 20% increase in elemental combat damage, and 4 pieces further increase it by 25%.
    Tenacity of the Millelith: 2 pieces increase health by 20%, and 4 pieces increase team attack power

  • Treabar – A Retrospective of Genshin Impact’s 1.0 Phase (Version), which version did you play earliest?

    Title: The First Encounter of an Alien
    Release Date: September 28, 2020
    Upon first entering the Teyvat continent, players assumed the role of an alien, and the hero-rescue drama began as they rescued Pam from drowning in the sea. In the 1.0 update, two initial maps, Mu Tian and Liyue, were introduced, along with the main story chapters in Mu Tian and the first two chapters of Liyue. The overall puzzle difficulty was relatively low.
    Released characters included Li Xiangling, Lei Zhe, Ambrose, Fisheal, Bennett, Noel, and four other 4-star characters, totaling 14, along with five 5-star characters. Li Xiangling was the most used character, helping players gradually learn to explore the vast world, use the wind wings, and apply elemental reactions. The opening PV of Wen Di, “The Four Winds,” gave birth to the meme “Do Something Important, Bahbat.”
    1.1 Update
    Release Date: November 11, 2020
    This update did not introduce new map areas but updated the final chapter of Liyue’s main storyline. Zhongli revealed that the Rokugan was locked, setting the stage for future events. Four new characters, Dazhailia, Zhongli, Dioona, and Xinyan, were introduced. Two handsome heroes, Chizun, earned this update a perfect score!
    1.2 Update
    Release Date: December 23, 2020
    The 1.2 update brought the first map update, with the Dragon脊 Mountain making its debut, connecting the northwest ruins of Liyue’s Mingyun Town to the northwest valley of Mu Tian’s Dadaupah Valley. The system for暴风雪 weather was also introduced. Aabedo and Gan Shi made their debut, with the storyline focusing on Aabedo’s legend task “Cretaceous Chapter.” The 1.2 update added a touch of mystery to the game.
    1.3 Update
    Release Date: February 3, 2021
    Though no new map areas were introduced, the 1.3 update saw the introduction of Liyue’s first major holiday, Sea Lantern Festival. Players could meet Din and unlock Xigong’s legend task in “We Will Meet Again.” The version was also popular for the meme “Did You Know You Play Genshin Impact?”
    1.4 Update
    Release Date: March 17, 2021
    The 1.4 update introduced the Wind and Flower Festival in Mu Tian, with the main storyline revealing secrets about Kanreia in “We Will Meet Again.” This version first introduced four characters’ invitation events, featuring Barbara, Noel, Zhongyun, and Bennett. The meme “We Will Meet Again, Farewell at the End of the Road” has been widely referenced.
    1.5 Update
    Release Date: April 28, 2021
    The 1.5 update introduced the “Dust and Song Pot” system, with new 5-star character You La and 4-star character Yin Hui making their debut. Zhongli’s legend task second chapter and You La’s legend task first chapter were also released. The version also introduced the “Dust and Song Pot” home system, allowing players to refurbish their celestial environments and create their own homes. The meme “I Forgot to Turn Off the Gas in My Dust and Song Pot” has been widely shared by players.
    1.6 Update
    Release Date: June 9, 2021
    This update introduced the new Golden Apple Archipelago map, allowing players to use ships as transportation for the first time. The main storyline entered its second chapter, officially titled “Chrysanthemum Autumn Wind Asking Red Leaves.” Information about Rokugan was revealed through the new character Feng Yuan Wanyao. As the final update for the 1.0 stage, the 1.6 version laid the groundwork for the 2.0 stage of Rokugan.至此,1.0阶段的所有版本均已回顾完毕。

  • Genshin Impact surpasses Star Citizen to become the most expensive game in history

    Genshin Impact, a game that miHoYo has devoted all its efforts to, has quickly become one of the most popular card-drawing games on mobile platforms, consoles and PCs since its release. It has not only won the love of countless players with its unique charm, but also brought staggering development costs. Two years later, Genshin Impact has become the most expensive game ever, and miHoYo has invested about $500 million in the continued development of the game.
    Before the release of Genshin Impact on September 28, 2020, the budget was only $100 million. However, this number has risen rapidly over time. In 2021, miHoYo announced that it would increase the annual budget of Genshin Impact from the initial $100 million to $200 million. If this budget is implemented, the total development cost of Genshin Impact will exceed $500 million by September 2022.
    Currently, the game with the highest development cost, Star Citizen, tops the list with a development cost of more than $400 million, followed by Cyberpunk 2077, which has a development cost of $316 million. It can be seen that Genshin Impact will become the most expensive game ever by the end of 2023.
    The success of “Genshin Impact” is inseparable from its continuous updates and innovations. It not only adds a large number of new characters and in-game events, but also brings players immersive experiences in different regions, such as Liyue and Inazuma. Server maintenance and studio expansion are also indispensable. Although the annual total revenue of “Genshin Impact” exceeds 3 billion US dollars, miHoYo has successfully attracted players’ continued investment and achieved considerable returns by continuously updating the game content.
    The success of Genshin Impact proves that by constantly updating and adding new content, it can effectively attract players’ attention and investment, and further promote the development of the game. The launch of “Genshin Impact” version 3.0 will undoubtedly bring it more benefits.

  • A gentle analysis of the memories of the small town and the flow of life under Ju Fufu’s popcorn pot

    Shen Congwen’s words are like the gurgling of a clear stream, with a warm tranquility in the softness. He likes to write about the delicate emotions of the characters in the small town, integrating the details and beauty of life between nature and humanity. Today, let’s talk about Ju Fufu with her “popcorn pot”, and see her simplicity and charm in the hot battle, which is very similar to the memories of persistence and tenderness in the small town.

    1. The popcorn pot is like the familiar smell of the stall at the entrance of the village
    Ju Fufu’s biggest “arrogance” is the pot. The pot was originally a kitchen utensil, but it became her fighting partner. The sizzling sound in the pot is like the familiar aroma of the stall at the entrance of the village. I remember when I was a child, my mother cooked sweet potatoes and pickled pickles, and the pot always squeaked, making people feel that the family is in the smoke. Ju Fufu’s pot also has that sense of fireworks-she is not a high-ranking warrior, but holding daily tools, bravely facing the world.

    2. Normal attack combos are like the gentle rhythm of life
    Her normal attack is divided into three parts – a quick greeting, a steady attack, and a “counterattack”. This rhythm is like the morning in the countryside: the first sound of a cock crowing, the second sound of carrying water, and the third sound of cooking smoke. Ordinary but rhythmic. The combo between the third attack continues, and it seems to want to extend the warmth and persistence, so that the light is hidden in the ordinary. Ju Fufu is not fighting for victory, but for the fire in his heart that refuses to admit defeat.

    3. The heat mechanism is similar to the heartbeat frequency
    The “heat” mechanism in the game is very interesting. The more she attacks, the higher the heat, just like the heartbeat is accelerated by life. Each of us will have a moment when we are excited by something, our palms are hot, and our eyes are shining. When the heat is full, she will release it. It’s like a child who has a belly full of courage and then rushes into the field and laughs loudly, pure and without fear.

    4. Loneliness and freedom in dodging and spinning
    Ju Fufu’s dodging is not just retreating, she can spin and wander – this is a kind of lonely freedom. She spins among enemies, just like a girl in a small town spinning by the river at dusk, drawing a world for herself. She uses the pot to spin her own rhythm, protect herself, and find an exit for herself. This spin is not a struggle, but a dance of dialogue between self and the world.

    5. Linking skills and shields bring interpersonal warmth
    She not only fights, she protects people and links up. Putting shields on teammates is not a bold statement, but a grounded action. Just like the good neighbor in the small town described by Shen Congwen, when he hears you being blown down by the wind, he will send a bowl of hot porridge or lend a hand. Ju Fufu’s moves are clanging, but they give people peace of mind. This is not a display of strength, but the faint warmth between comrades.

    6. Strengthening skills is like the bursting point of life
    When the skill enhancement catches fire, the real fire in the pot sprays out, and popcorn flies everywhere. She blooms into what she wants in an instant. People in small towns also have such moments – when children in the village are admitted to university, or speak on the stage for the first time, they are the focus of attention. At that moment, they speak out for the heat they have been waiting for for a long time.

    7. Core skills and automatic attacks are metaphors for growth
    The core skills make the pot attack automatically, and Ju Fufu will not stop even after leaving. Just like when people in small towns leave their hometown, they call back many years later, and the neighbors still say: “When she was a child…” – your life has been integrated into there, and it is still warm without being there. Her automatic attack, just like this warmth, is the simplest and longest waiting that has settled down over time.

    8. Imagery and shadows are pieces of light and shadow in her inner world
    In the end, she became popular and the images flowed, just like the lights reflected on the river surface of the small town at night. Her shadows are not a show of skill, but a mark of life. Those flames are not just attacks, but the light of her existence. In life, not only do you say “I want to live”, but you also need to use your own way to shine in ordinary moments.

    Conclusion: See the tenderness and tenacity of life in the popcorn pot
    Ju Fufu is a girl who is not a warrior, nor a knight. She is a girl from a small town, a person who lives life, and a flexible woman who uses a pot as a weapon and food. Her flame is the tenacity in the daily life, and the unyielding under the blows of life.

    The characters in Shen Congwen’s works are not earth-shattering, but reassuring. Ju Fufu is the same. She is not trying to save the world, but she can give people a breath of warmth in the chaos. Her pot hits the enemy and warms people’s hearts; her heat is the courage to rush out of boredom; her skills are not combat tutorials, but metaphors for life.

    She tells us: Heroes do not have to be at the level of war gods, as long as they keep a little fire and a little warmth in their lives. The pot does not need magic, as long as you use your heart, it is the best weapon.

  • A true portrayal of the life pressure and spiritual sustenance of contemporary young people from the material list of Xia Kong

    “Xia Kong”, a character in the game, has a breakthrough material list like a complex atlas, which lists in detail various qualities of tidal sail cores, crystallized phlogiston, star crystals and rare minerals. Although these names are unfamiliar, they condense the hard work and efforts of countless young players. It seems to be a simple material collection list, but it reflects the life pressure and spiritual sustenance of young people in modern society.

    Reading this material list carefully, the first thing that comes into view is the low-frequency to full-frequency tidal sail cores. They are like cornerstones on the road of life, and every step of accumulation is particularly important. Young people face heavy schoolwork and work every day in real life, and the ideals in their hearts are like the gradual accumulation of materials in this game, which requires patience and time. The game gives them a clear goal and direction, which is not so easy to find in reality.

    Especially those extremely precious materials, such as “Burning Phosphorus Bone” and “Golden Fleece”, which need to be obtained by defeating the powerful enemy “Sighing Ancient Dragon” or participating in special events, which is extremely challenging. In life, how many young people are like this player, facing the cruel test of reality and working hard, just for that possible breakthrough and growth? They are like “Xiakong” in the game, groping in the dark, strong in setbacks, and looking forward to picking their own “Golden Fleece” one day.

    The recharge discounts launched in the game to quickly obtain materials also vaguely reflect the other side of reality. Many young people are often induced to use money to exchange for time and opportunities due to the pressure of reality. This “consumption first and then growth” model is everywhere in life. Through the recharge of the game, they try to make up for the lack of time and get a faster sense of achievement; in reality, they may improve themselves through various training, examinations, and social investment. This dual pressure of consumption and growth often makes people exhausted.

    Counting the names of materials such as “crude crystallized phlogiston”, “rectified crystallized phlogiston”, and “high-purity crystallized phlogiston” reminds us of the progressive learning and work in reality. The accumulation of knowledge and skills goes from superficial to profound, just like the progression of these materials from ordinary to precious. Every step requires patience and every step is full of challenges. The game reflects the difficulty and inevitability of growth in reality in a realistic way.

    The other side of the game is the cooking prop called “Stuffed Meat Tofu”, which can increase the material drop rate by 50%. The existence of this prop seems to remind us that occasional warmth and small happiness are particularly precious in the journey of life. Whether it is the encouragement of relatives and friends, or a short rest and relaxation, they are all good medicine to increase our “drop rate” and help us persist on the long road of growth.

    Through this list of materials, we not only see the growth trajectory of a virtual game character, but also see how modern young people face pressure, how to seek breakthroughs, and how to maintain the shadow of hope in real life. Games have become a kind of sustenance for them, a way to escape reality, and a source of self-challenge and sense of accomplishment.

    Behind this virtual list of materials, there are huge expectations of society for young people and severe challenges in reality. How to balance reality and virtuality, how to find the joy of life under pressure, and how to truly achieve self-growth are problems that every modern person must face.

    Perhaps, the “Xiakong” in the game gives us a revelation: In addition to relying on external resources and opportunities, the breakthrough of life requires inner tenacity and persistence in beauty. No matter how complicated the materials are or how difficult the levels are, as long as there is a bright direction in your heart, you can always step out of your own sky step by step.

    In this fast-paced era, each of us is “Xiakong”, struggling in the wind and rain, and moving forward in the sun. May we all pick up those “crystallized phlogistons” in life and brew our own happiness and growth.