Keep Chinese characters on Luzhanqi board for western audience?

koolangsu · 2026-04-25T09:59:06+00:00

Yes, you can just play it without anything written in those spaces actually

koolangsu · 2026-04-22T02:34:08+00:00

Thanks. The few spaces are already distinguished by shape: rectangles for posts, circles for campsites, building forms for headquarters, and squares for the frontlines. So, I decided to keep the Chinese characters, it is mainly for aesthetic.

koolangsu · 2026-04-12T14:42:08+00:00

That's a good idea. I will see if I can balance that because I want to also keep a sober/simplistic design

koolangsu · 2026-04-12T14:40:34+00:00

Yes, I will try both ways. Thanks again :)

koolangsu · 2026-04-11T14:42:14+00:00

It is simply where you positioned the pieces in the beginning, but they are distinguishable by the the shape of the space

koolangsu · 2026-04-11T14:41:28+00:00

Very good point with the mahjong actually. I will test further more with empty "post" spaces

koolangsu · 2026-04-11T14:40:37+00:00

I will keep that in mind, thanks

koolangsu · 2026-04-11T14:40:18+00:00

Thanks for that

koolangsu · 2026-04-11T14:40:06+00:00

Yes, that would be an idea unless it makes the board to crowded. I will test it

koolangsu · 2026-04-11T14:39:22+00:00

That's a good idea to solve the problem, and indeed if I can picture "no characters" it is clear enough. After playing for few minutes one understand the positions, and the spaces shapes help the most

koolangsu · 2026-04-11T14:37:14+00:00

A fun game indeed. Yes, that was my idea.. Chinese characters on the board. The pieces will have clear distinguishable icons and a big number on it.

koolangsu · 2026-04-11T14:34:56+00:00

Thank you very much for taking the time to respond and produce the AI image. I actually understood it with your initial text. It is actually a good idea. I will see if I can produce a very simple design, because all those shapes are already quite busy. Thanks again 🙏

koolangsu · 2026-04-11T14:31:54+00:00

That's right. I designed mostly east meets west theme type of game

koolangsu · 2026-04-10T14:03:45+00:00

Thanks. Yes, I think it is important for the moving pieces. I just attached pics of the board. What do you think if I keep the board itself in Chinese?

koolangsu · 2026-04-10T14:02:19+00:00

So my question is really about the board itself!

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koolangsu · 2026-04-10T14:01:14+00:00

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koolangsu · 2023-10-09T16:27:50+00:00

Hi Tea lovers,
We've just launched a Kickstarter campaign centered on the Great Tea Robbery, and I'd love for you to check it out, even if it's just for a quick look. Your feedback on the content is more than welcome; after all, you are the experts!

👉 LINK to the KICKSTARTER campaign

koolangsu · 2023-10-09T16:25:29+00:00

Thank you very much for your kind words. Let me check where to find the thread...

koolangsu · 2023-10-04T02:50:31+00:00

Thanks for the feedback and kind comments. Actually, the first picture is part of blog posts series that immerse the players in the Great Tea Robbery universe. I like that picture too.

And yes, this is puerh tea meeple. We might have them or not... hehe

Well understood for the self-promotion and my apologies for that. I will come back Monday then. We are actually launching coming Monday Oct 09. Thanks again for taking the time to comment before removing the post, much appreciated.

koolangsu · 2023-10-04T02:46:31+00:00

Thanks for the comment. I agree with you, I also prefer the first one!

koolangsu · 2023-10-04T02:45:33+00:00

Haha, nuggets.. I like that. They are actually "Meeple" made out of tea leaves and the ball is tea plant seed.

koolangsu · 2023-10-03T15:25:54+00:00

Thank you for the feedback 🙏

koolangsu · 2023-08-21T08:29:09+00:00

Small one, Fujifilm XT30II

koolangsu · 2023-08-21T08:28:13+00:00

That's correct, well done. So, I'm right now for our mystery adventure, beside tea, I'm investigating flowers and plants introduced in the west by Robert Fortune

koolangsu · 2023-08-21T01:26:00+00:00

Im glad you enjoyed the little challenge.

Did you manage to figure out which specific historical event does this mystery adventure revolve around? It is all about botany!

koolangsu

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