• Both "Suspicion" and "Offer" do not work with delay tool cards.

• If the judgment for "Suspicion" is black, the targets cannot play any cards to respond to that tool card.  This includes Negates, Attacks, and Escapes.  Blazes will still work since the target must only show a card.  

• "Offer" works the same way as Zhang Jiao's "Amber Sky".

• "Suspicion" makes Cao Cao a formidable character against tool card-heavy opponents by limiting their ability to respond effectively.

• With "Offer," Cao Cao incentivizes allies to pass him tool cards, enhancing his strategic options while benefiting the team.

• His abilities allow him to shift between offensive and defensive strategies, depending on the situation and the tools available.

• Without access to tool cards, Cao Cao's abilities become significantly less effective.

• "Offer" requires allies to give up their tool cards, which might weaken their hands or strategies.

• Characters who rely more on basic cards or direct abilities are less affected by Cao Cao’s mechanics.

• Tool Masters:
  Characters like Jia Xu, Zhuge Liang, and Zhang Jiao, who often use or generate tool cards, work well with Cao Cao. They can utilize "Offer" to pass excess tools to Cao Cao while benefiting from his support.

• Judgment Manipulators:
  Sima Yi and Zhen Ji can manipulate judgment outcomes, increasing the effectiveness of "Suspicion." Their synergy ensures that key tool cards often land successfully.

• Supportive Allies:
  Guo Jia or Liu Bei, who can distribute cards to allies, help ensure Cao Cao has the necessary tool cards to capitalize on his abilities.

King

• • Cao Cao excels as King due to his "Offer" ability, encouraging allies to support him with tool cards. His defensive capabilities with "Suspicion" also help mitigate rebel aggression.

Loyalist

• • As a Loyalist, Cao Cao provides excellent support to the King by managing threats with "Suspicion" and aiding the King with well-timed tool cards through "Offer."

Rebel

• • Cao Cao can limit the King's options by controlling their ability to respond to tool cards, especially in coordination with other Rebels who play aggressive tools.

Spy

• • His abilities make him a capable Spy, as he can manipulate the flow of tool cards to weaken both sides strategically.

Cao Cao is a well-rounded character who thrives in games where tool cards are abundant. His ability to shut down responses with "Suspicion" and gather resources through "Offer" makes him a powerful figure capable of altering the game's dynamics. However, his reliance on tool cards and susceptibility to non-tool strategies means players must adapt their approach based on the characters and cards in play.

Cao Cao was a warlord, poet, and statesman who laid the foundation for the state of Wei during the Three Kingdoms period. Known for his cunning and adaptability, he was both feared and admired for his strategic brilliance and ruthless pragmatism.

The ability "Suspicion" reflects his historical reputation for paranoia and calculated manipulation, traits that allowed him to maintain control over his allies and outmaneuver his enemies. The "Offer" ability symbolizes his capacity to inspire loyalty and cooperation among his followers, often by aligning their interests with his own.

Cao Cao’s actions shaped the political and military landscape of the Three Kingdoms era, solidifying his legacy as one of the most influential figures of his time. His card abilities in Sanguosha capture this duality, blending his strategic acumen with his tendency to dominate others through both fear and persuasion.