Version 0.81
This is a complete alpha version of the FAQ, that will be updated to a complete
beta, and, to the final version.
Note that the date for some events listed in this FAQ have been chosen due to
their position within the string of events where they appear; these events may
not fire on the same date in your playthrough.
The events below are formatted as such:
#no - Name of event (Main characters)
Date
Decision; list of characters
Gameplay impact
Decisions
Place in string
Restrictions
Explanation
"#no" means the event number as they appear in the list of events. The below
events are listed
chronologically, and not in the order in the events list.
#01 - Oath of the Peach Garden (Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei)
February 184
This event creates the bonds between Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei.
There are no decisions in this event.
This event is not part of any string.
This event has no restrictions.
It can not be avoided, or changed, and there are no decisions to be made.
#21 - Yellow Turban Subjugation (Zhang Jiao, He Jin)
October 189
DECISION: He Jin
DECISION: Various lords
This event creates a number of Independent forces.
Liu Yan will move to Chengdou and Zitong
Liu Biao gets Xiangyang and Jiangxia
Tao Qian gets Xiaopei and Xiapi
Sun Jian gets Changsha
Zhang Lu gets Hanzhong
Yuan Shu gets Wan
Yuan Shao gets Nanpi
Liu Bei gets Pingyuan
Kong Rong gets Beihai
Liu Yu gets Ji
Han Fu gets Ye
Gongsun Du gets Xiangping
If He Jin says no, his force remains intact. It also scuppers the Collapse
events, and, since many of these events are crucial in setting up the remaining
events, may be the final event you see in the game.
This is the first "Collapse" event
This event has no restrictions.
He Jin decides whether or not he is going to grant governorships to everyone.
In the real history of the Three Kingdoms, it is this decision which dooms the
Han Dynasty, as it gave Governors the power to raise their own armies, and thus,
become warlords.
For other lords, If you accept your Independence you play on as history
intended, if not you serve Dong Zhuo and when Lu Bu revolts, you join Li Jue's
forces. If you are like Sun Jian and Liu Yan and already have land, saying no
allows you to keep all of your current
land.
#22 - Emperor Ling Passes (He Jin)
November 189
This event changes who the Emperor is.
There are no decisions in this event.
This event is part of the "Coalition" string
This event has no restrictions.
Emperor Ling desires his younger son, and the future Emperor Xian, to take the
throne, but He Jin opposes this. This event sees Emperor Ling die, and Emperor
Shao takes the throne.
#23 Chaos in the Capital (He Jin)
December 189
This event creates a number of Independent forces.
Zhang Yang follows Ding Yuan as leader of that force
Wang Kuang gets Henei
Bao Xin gets Jibei
Zhang Chao gets Guangling
Zhang Yan gets Jinyang
Liu Dai gets Puyang
Kong Zhou gets Qiao
This event changes who the Emperor is.
This event destroys He Jin's force, and gives most of it's officers and cities
to Dong Zhuo
Dong Zhuo also gains Changan, Hongnong, and Luoyang
This event will not trigger if the player is either He Jin or Ding Yuan, as,
they die in this event.
This event is part of the "Coalition" string
This decision will not fire if you are playing as either He Jin, or Ding Yuan,
as both die in the event.
This event sees Lu Bu join Dong Zhuo, Yuan Shao kill the Eunuchs, and the
Eunuchs kill He Jin.
#13 Cao Cao Raises Troops (Cao Cao)
January 190
This event creates Cao Cao as an Independent force in Chenliu
There are no decisions in this event.
This is the final "Collapse" event.
This is the first "Coalition" event.
Due to it strining together two events, I've dated this for January of 190,
one month before the Feb 190 event, which occurs at that date during the 190
scenario.
This event has no restrictions.
This is the event where Cao Cao revolts against Dong Zhuo, who has taken over
the 'central government'
from He Jin. It also shows Cao Cao's failed assassination attempt on Dong Zhuo.
#14 Against Dong Zhuo (Cao Cao, Yuan Shao)
February 190
DECISION: Many lords
This event creates a coalition against Dong Zhuo. It also triggers the
"Coalition" events.
Ma Teng, Sun Jian, Zhang Chao, Gongsun Zan, Yuan Shu, Zhang Yang, Han Fu,
Liu Dai, Kong Zhou, Tao Qian Kong Rong, Bao Xin, Liu Bei, Cao Cao, and
Yuan Shao all are part of this Coalition.
There are no decisions in this event.
This event is part of the "Coalition" string
This event has no restrictions.
Cao Cao starts this event with a decision, if he says no, no coalition is
formed. If he says yes...
Yuan Shao then gets an event on if he wants to join and thus lead the coalition.
If not Cao Cao will lead this alliance of...
Many rulers also get a decision on joining the coalition
If ANY of them say no, this scuppers many of the "Coalition" events.
#15 Battle of Hulao Gate (Lu Bu)
March 190
I've not yet written a short explanation of gameplay impacts.
There are no decisions in this event.
This event is part of the "Coalition" string
This decision will not trigger if the player is Fang Yue or Hua Xiong, as, they
die in this event.
This event sees Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei fight Lu Bu.
#24 Moving to Changan (Dong Zhuo)
April 190
DECISION: Dong Zhuo
This event causes Dong Zhuo to abandon Luoyang, and move, with the Emperor, to
Changan.
If Dong Zhuo says no, his force stays in the city, and this also scuppers the
next event in the string.
This event is part of the "Coalition" string
Dong Zhuo has an important decision here; weather or not to move the capital to
Chang'an from Luoyang.
Keeping it in Luoyang seems to nullify some events that happen shortly after,
but may not stop all future events, especially for Liu Bei.
In this event, should you choose to follow history, Dong Zhuo will burn Luoyang
to the ground and move to Chang'an
#16 Death of Sun Jian (Sun Jian)
May 190
DECISION: Sun Jian
This event will kill Sun Jian, and erase his force, with this officers joining
Yuan Shu.
If Sun Jian says no, his force will continue on as is.
This is the last "Coalition" event
This event is part of the "Founding Wu" string
This event has no restrictions.
Huang Zu kills Sin Jian. Sun Jian can avoid being killed if he so wishes,
otherwise Huang Zu kills Sun Jian, and Sun Ce joins Yuan Shu.
#25 Battle of Kuangting (Yuan Shu, Cao Cao)
April 191
DECISION: Yuan Shu
This event moves Yuan Shu's force from Wan to Shochun
This also creates 3 new independent forces
Liu Yao gains Jianye
Wang Lang gains Huiji
Yan Baihu gains Wu
If Yuan Shu says no, his force remains where it is. Doing so will scupper the
remaining "Founding Wu" events.
This event is part of the "Founding Wu" string
This event has no restrictions.
This decision sees etc etc explain this later words words
#2 The Love Triangle Plot, Act 1 (Wang Yun, Diao Chan)
January 192
DECISION: Dong Zhuo (twice)
This decision triggers "Act 2" of this event two months later
Dong Zhuo can say no when first asked, and this scuppers act 2. However, he is
asked, again, a second time, immediately after the first. Again, he can choose
no. This is a sign to those who are used to making decisions in video games
that the developers are trying to tell you bad things will happen if you say
yes.
Saying yes results in Dong Zhuo's death. Saying No will result in Diao Chan
marrying Lu Bu instantly.
This event and it's counterpart, Act 2, are part of the same string.
This event will not fire if you are playing as Dong Min or Wang Yun
This event is the start of the love triangle between Dong Zhuo, Lu Bu, and
Diao Chan.
#3 - The Love Triangle, Act 2 (Dong Zhuo, Lu Bu, Diao Chan)
March 192
DECISION: Lu Bu
This event will kill Dong Zhuo, and Dong Min, as well as Li Ru, and Li Su. Li
Jue takes over Dong Zhuo's forces, but only the city of Changan.
Lu Bu can decide not to go through with killing his lord, if so (CLAIRFY)
This event and it's counterpart, Act 1, are part of the same string.
This event will not fire if you are playing as Dong Min or Wang Yun, even if Act
1 has been triggered.
I've yet to write the longer more verbose explanation
#17 - Sun Ce Marches (Sun Ce)
Jan 193
DECISION: Yuan Shu and Sun Ce
This event creates Sun Ce's force in Lijiang and splits the Wu officers off from
Yuan Shu
Yuan Shu and Sun Ce both get a decision. Both need to say yes for this to
proceede; otherwise the force remains as-is. If Sun Ce says yes but Yuan Shu
says no, Wu officers have their loyalty drop.
This event is part of the "Founding Wu" string
This event has no restrictions.
I've yet to write the longer more verbose explanation Zhou Yu
#26 - Moving to Xu/Cao Cao's Rage (Cao Cao)
December 194
DECISION: Cao Cao, Tao Qian, and Liu Bei
This event moves Liu Bei to Xaiopei
Tao Qian can decide not to send the escort, thus scuppering the event.
Cao Cao can decide not to seek revenge at the time
Liu Bei can decide not to help Tao Qian, and as such, will not move cities.
This event is the first in the "Liu Bei" string, the date has been decided based
on it being set prior to the next event in this string, which is at the start of
the 195 Scenario.
This event has no restrictions.
I've yet to write the longer more verbose explanation Zhang Kai, Cao Song
#27 - Moving to Xu/Liu Bei Stands (Liu Bei)
January 195
This event sees Liu Bei take over Tao Qian's forces and Cities (Xiapai & Langye)
This event creates a separate force for Lu Bu.
This event causes Cao Cao to lose most of his cities to Lu Bu.
There are no decisions in this event.
This event is part of the "Liu Bei" string
If the player is Tao Qian, this event does not proceede, as it will result in
your death
I've yet to write the longer more verbose explanation
#28 - Lu Bu's Retreat (Lu Bu)
February 195
DECISION: Liu Bei
This event sees Cao Cao regain his lost cities and Lu Bu flee to Xiaopei, taking
the city from Liu Bei
Liu Bei has a decision; he can reject giving a city to Lu Bu, in which case Lu
Bu flees to Runan
This event is part of the "Liu Bei" string
This event will not fire if the player is Zhang Miao, who dies, or Lu Bu.
I've yet to write the longer more verbose explanation
#29 - To Xucheng (Cao Cao)
July 195
DECISION: Cao Cao, Kong Rong
This will move the Emperor to Xucheng, a city under Cao Cao. It also kills ruler
Zhang Ji and sees Zhang Xiu take over; and moves that force to Wan.
Cao Cao has the main decision. He can decide to take Luoyang and Xucheng, and
move the Emperor to Xucheng, or he can say no, in which case the Emperor flees
to the empty Luoyang.
This event is not part of any string.
This event will not fire if you are Li Jue, but will if you are Guo Si or
Zhang Ji.
I've yet to write the longer more verbose explanation
#30 - Liu Bei Abandons Xu (Liu Bei)
August 195
DECISION: Liu Bei
This event sees Liu Bei's force move to Qiao while Lu Bu's forces take over
Xiapi and Langye
Liu Bei can say no causing him to keep his current city.
This event is part of the "Liu Bei" string
This event has no restrictions.
In this event, Cao Cao convinces Liu Bei to attack Yuan Shu, allowing Lu Bu to
take over.
#31 - Guan Yu Surrenders (Guan Yu)
February 200
This event sees Liu Bei's force disbanded, with Guan Yu going to serve Cao Cao,
Liu Bei going to serve Yuan Shao, and Zhang Fei becoming a Free Officer.
There are no decisions in this event.
This event is part of the "Liu Bei" string
This event is part of the "Yuan Shao" string. The date of this event is based on
the fact that the first events from that strong begin a month after this event
triggers.
This event has no restrictions.
I've yet to write the longer more verbose explanation Zhang Liao
#19 - Battle of Baima and Yanjin (Guan Yu, Yan Liang, Wen Chou)
March 200
DECISION: Yuan Shao
This event reduces troop numbers in some cities
Yuan Shao has a decision, saying no simply cancels the event and the entire
"Yuan Shao" string.
This event is part of the "Yuan Shao" string.
If you are playing as Yan Liang or Wen Chou this event will not trigger as they
die.
This is the first major battle between Yuan Shao and Cao Cao
#18 - Death of Sun Ce (Sun Ce)
May 200
DECISION: Sun Ce
Sun Ce dies, Sun Quan takes over.
Sun Ce has a decision. If he says no, he survives.
This event is part of the "Founding Wu" string
This event has no restrictions.
The wizard Yu Ji is killed by Sun Ce, and Sun Ce dies as a result.
This event re-creates Liu Bei's force, in Runan, and has Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and
Zhang Fei join, with others
Guan Yu can decide to remain with Cao Cao. Doing so turns your bond with Liu
Bei into a level 4 bond Zhao Yun and Zhou Cang can each decide if they will join
Liu Bei or stay with Cao Cao
None of these decisions impact Liu Bei starting his own force in Runan.
This event is part of the "Liu Bei" string
If playing as Cao Cao, Zhao Yun and Zhou Cang will remain in your service.
Guan Yu, upon hearing Liu Bei and Zhang Fei are alive, departs Cao Cao's
service. Zhao Yun, and Zhou Cang
also join Liu Bei's forces.
#4 - Deadlock at Guandu (Cao Cao, Yuan Shao)
July 200
This event sets up the resolution event the following month
There are no decisions in this event.
This event is part of the "Yuan Shao" string.
This event does not fire if the player is Yuan Shao
Stalemate between Cao Cao and Yuan Shao
#5 - Resolution at Guandu (Cao Cao, Yuan Shao)
August 200
Liu Bei's army moves closer to Liu Biao
There are no decisions in this event.
This is the final event in the "Yuan Shao" string.
Tian Feng, Lu Weihuang, and Chunyu Qiong die in this event, and it will not fire
if the player is one of them.
Xu You betrays Yuan Shao and leads Cao Cao to a victory while Liu Bei and Liu
Biao get closer
#6 - The Three Visits, Act 1 (Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei)
November 207
This event sets up the next two parts
There are no decisions in this event.
This is the first event in the "Zhuge Liang" string
This event has no restrictions.
In this event, Xu Shu joins Cao Cao, but when he leaves Liu Bei, he suggest
Zhuge Liang as a replacement
#7 - The Three Visits, Act 2 (Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei)
December 207
This event sets up for the next event.
There are no decisions in this event.
This event is part of the "Zhuge Liang" string.
This event has no restrictions.
This is the second of three visits to Zhuge Liang that Liu Bei pays.
#8 - The Three Visits, Act 3 (Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhuge Liang)
January 208
DECISION: name of person who has a decision
In this event, Liu Bei gains Zhuge Liang.
Liu Bei can refuse the 3rd visit, meaning Zhuge Liang is never recruited.
This event is part of the "Zhuge Liang" string.
This event has no restrictions.
Both his brother, Zhuge Jin, and his wife, Huang Yueying, join Liu Bei along
with Zhuge Liang.
#20 - The Battle of Changban (Zhao Yun)
February 208
This event sees Liu Cong, successor of Liu Biao, surrender to Cao Cao, while
Liu Bei's wife dies. Liu Bei's force is relocated to Jiangxia but his son,
Liu Shan, is saved by Zhao Yun.
There are no decisions in this event.
This event is not part of any string.
If the player is Mi Shi this event will not play.
This is the famous incident where Zhang Fei holds back Cao Cao's army alone.
#9 - Zhuge Liang's Debate (Zhuge Liang)
March 208
This event forms an alliance between Sun Quan and Liu Bei
There are no decisions in this event.
This event is part of the "Zhuge Liang" string.
This event has no restrictions.
Zhuge Liang impresses Sun Quan during a debate; pushing him into a battle with
Cao Cao on Liu Bei's side
#10 - Hunting an Arrow (Zhuge Liang)
April 208
Cao Cao executes 2 of his officers.
There are no decisions in this event.
This event is part of the "Zhuge Liang" string.
This is the first event in the "Zhou Yu" string
This event will not trigger if you are Cai Mao or Zhang Yun, causing the next
event to trigger instead.
In this event Zhuge Liang tricks Cao Cao into firing arrows at straw so he may
collect them.
#11 - A Desperate Plan (Zhou Yu, Huang Gai)
May 208
DECISION: Cao Cao
This event forms a bond between Zhou Yu and Huang Gai
If Cao Cao says no, this event does not fire, nor do any of the events from
this string.
This event is part of the "Zhou Yu" string.
This event has no restrictions.
Zhou Yu beats Huang Gai to trick Cao Cao and Pang Tong
#12 - Battle of Chibi (Sun Quan, Zhou Yu, Huang Gai, Cao Cao)
June 208
This event reduces troop numbers in some cities (Jiangling in particular)
There are no decisions in this event.
This event is part of the "Zhou Yu" string.
This event has no restrictions.
This is the famous battle of red cliff; where Cao Cao's fleet is set on fire
thanks to the help of Zhuge Liang, Zhou Yu, Huang Gai, Sun Quan, and Liu Bei
#33 - Battle of Jiangling (Zhou Yu)
July 208
Liu Bei obtains Jiangling, Zhou Yu is injured
There are no decisions in this event.
This is the last event in the "Zhuge Liang" string
This is the last event in the "Zhou Yu" string
This event has no restrictions.
Zhou Yu attacks Cao Cao, but Liu Bei ends up with the city
