• Normally, Capture requires a anything except a heart for its effect to take place. With Almanac equipped, the wearer becomes more protected from Capture unless the judgment result is hearts.

• The Almanac does not affect judgments from Starvation, Lightning, or any other judgments.

• Judgment Manipulators:
  Characters like Sima Yi and Zhang Jiao, who can manipulate judgment results, enhance the effectiveness of Almanac. By forcing non-hearts results or reshaping judgments, these characters help ensure the wearer avoids the treasure's drawback.

• Capture Protection:
  Although it does not completely stop the threat of Capture, the Almanac does reduce the chances that it will affect its target. This is problematic for characters that utilize Capture in their strategies like Da Qiao.

Almanac is a niche but powerful treasure for mitigating the effects of Capture. While its reliance on judgment results introduces an element of unpredictability, the overall statistical advantage leans in favor of the wearer. It synergizes particularly well with judgment-manipulating characters and those who depend heavily on their action phase. Careful consideration of the judgment deck and game state is crucial when equipping Almanac.

The Almanac draws inspiration from Zuo Ci, the legendary Taoist who presented himself before Cao Cao in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Zuo Ci was said to possess profound mystical knowledge from a sacred text, which granted him extraordinary abilities, such as flying through the clouds, becoming invisible, and moving through solid objects. His enigmatic wisdom and supernatural feats epitomized the idea of Taoist mastery over nature and destiny.

In Sanguosha, the Almanac mirrors this mystical power by modifying the judgment process for Capture. Just as Zuo Ci claimed his book allowed him to manipulate reality, the treasure empowers its wearer to defy fate, evading the effects of Capture unless judgment aligns unfavorably. This ability ties the item to the theme of transcending the natural order, reflecting the legendary powers of Zuo Ci and his sacred text.