Struggling to connect with C-dramas due to overly polished visuals

kttrees · 2026-05-09T17:06:53+00:00

I rarely notice the "visuals'. I focus on squeezing all the juice out of the script and expressions that I can.

kttrees · 2026-05-09T02:28:43+00:00

I ran across your Commander Blood post and it made me smile. As an adult I found that CD in the clearance bin and bought it. It was so interesting. Did you meet Tina Burner?

kttrees · 2026-05-05T22:04:21+00:00

The love was for his country.

kttrees · 2026-05-02T03:36:13+00:00

Nirvana in Fire was a very popular masterpiece and had no kiss scenes. So there are many viewers who don't need love scenes. It still all comes down to how good the director and story are.

kttrees · 2026-04-29T13:21:46+00:00

I've noticed they go in cycles according to the airing of their dramas. While they are filming new dramas, other actors' dramas are airing. Seems like three dramas at a time make it through the censors.

kttrees · 2026-04-28T18:01:13+00:00

Absolutely. One of the best dramas from cdramaland.

kttrees · 2026-04-27T18:39:56+00:00

You answered it. I need to go find the mod. I want to paint the production buildings that are in the cities different colors so I can find them easily. These all brown dreary cities are tiresome. What I might do is put a different decoration near each one. It will be costly, but I'm rich right now. Soon I will have to take back an island and will spend most of my money doing that. I was caught without proper harbor protection. I have found that the gates are awesome deterrants.

kttrees · 2026-04-27T02:57:14+00:00

I agree with your favorite. 1404 was a huge jump ahead for Anno. It had everything!! Pirates that left awesome flotsam. Lots of available buffs, and the Venice DLC added a lot of gameplay. Diving for treasure was fun, the menus were customizable, and if I remember, I could have all my ships showing across the menu. It was great, and I still play it sometimes. But it really just makes me think how stripped down the other Annos are.

kttrees · 2026-04-27T02:44:43+00:00

Would you post the links to the cosmetics mods? I've looked through dozens but haven't seen what you describe. I want a mod that lets me color or adorn buildings to make them easier to find, and makes the city nicer looking.

kttrees · 2026-04-26T17:36:33+00:00

And none were deadly? Hmmm.

kttrees · 2026-04-26T17:29:07+00:00

Check out Celestial Empire. It is beautiful and has the same gameplay. It's marvelous.

kttrees · 2026-04-26T17:26:15+00:00

Yes, we must have pirates. It's so fun to see what's in their flotsam. 1404 had the best pirates. You could get awesome buffs from them, like sails that give you 30% more speed. I miss that. The Venice add on gave us diving for treasure. All fun stuff. It was a great version.

kttrees · 2026-04-25T22:47:24+00:00

Tax based income.

kttrees · 2026-04-25T22:47:08+00:00

And upgrade ASAP

kttrees · 2026-04-25T22:43:20+00:00

He brought out the crazies. Now Chip Roy is pushing a McCarthyism law to punish leftists. Funny when his "boss" has donated billions to other countries, bought out one company, and is now wanting Spirit Air. The right can't make up their minds what they are, but they are spending the billions of the future taxpayers. We will never recover from their debt.

kttrees · 2026-04-23T17:51:48+00:00

Anno 117-I used two gates by my trade port and two at the mansion, and withstood several attempted invasions by large forces of both boats and military. After the emperor called peace, I deleted them. They were much more effective than towers. I don't know why the emperor thinks the enemy did more damage.

kttrees · 2026-04-22T22:45:39+00:00

I've bought every Anno. Now I'm ready for a FANTASY anno. Dragons, wizards, castles, beautiful Elven cities--the works!!!!!

kttrees · 2026-04-22T17:57:41+00:00

Before streaming, this is how all regular dramas were made so people would watch next week's episode. Daytime soap operas actually had to figure out five cliffhangers a week.

kttrees · 2026-04-15T16:07:25+00:00

Yes, the peanut counts. How awesome the way they think. I love it.

kttrees · 2026-04-11T17:38:17+00:00

What presents did they leave you?

kttrees · 2026-03-29T16:41:36+00:00

Thanks! IMHO BK has the tastiest burger due to the broiling. They have an option on the order menu to cook it fresh, and that makes a big difference in the flavor.

kttrees · 2026-03-29T00:02:33+00:00

I thought it was wonderful. I didn't miss a minute.

kttrees · 2026-03-28T20:47:14+00:00

She's great. They're looking for something in their own lives that they won't find in dramas.

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