• Zhen Ji activates "River Goddess" before flipping judgment cards for pending time-delay tool cards, such as Lightning or Capture. This means her ability takes priority over any judgment cards that would normally be flipped during her turn.

• Judgment manipulators, or "tinkerers," like Sima Yi or Zhang Jiao, can influence the outcome of Zhen Ji's "River Goddess". They can alter the cards flipped in her judgments, which could limit her ability to amass black cards in her hand.

• "River Goddess" does not replace Zhen Ji’s drawing phase. After resolving "River Goddess", Zhen Ji still draws her usual two cards. If she flips multiple black cards through "River Goddess", she can greatly increase her hand size, giving her a significant resource advantage.

• Zhen Ji’s ability to draw numerous black judgment cards through "River Goddess" significantly enhances her hand size and options. This drawing power gives her greater flexibility and resourcefulness in managing her hand.

• Zhen Ji's "Overturned Country" allows her to use any black hand card as an Escape. This ability not only helps her evade attacks but also lets her discard regular Escapes to retain other valuable cards. By accumulating black judgment cards, Zhen Ji can efficiently manage her hand and adapt to various situations.

• "River Goddess" activates before pending time-delay tool card judgments are flipped. This timing gives Zhen Ji a chance to draw a Negate card with her ability, allowing her to avoid the effects of tool cards that could otherwise be detrimental.

• Zhen Ji's "River Goddess" can be unreliable. Statistically, there is a 50% chance that she may end up drawing no additional cards at all, which can limit her advantage from this ability.

• Zhen Ji's "River Goddess" can be thwarted by characters like Sima Yi with "Devil" and Zhuge Liang with "Astrology." These abilities can interfere with her judgments, reducing the effectiveness of her card drawing.

• Zhen Ji's significant drawing power and "Overturned Country" ability make her a high-profile target. Other players may focus their efforts on her, and as she takes damage and loses cards, her defensive and strategic options diminish.

• Since all Draw 2 and Peach cards are red, Zhen Ji cannot draw these cards with "River Goddess." This limitation can affect her ability to replenish her hand and maintain health.

• Enhancing or Undermining "River Goddess":
  Sima Yi can either enhance or undermine Zhen Ji’s "River Goddess." By using "Devil," he can swap red judgment cards with black ones, which helps Zhen Ji accumulate more black cards. Conversely, he can also replace the first black card with a red one, disrupting her ability. Zhen Ji’s effectiveness with "River Goddess" is heavily influenced by Sima Yi’s actions, especially if he is the only judgment tinkerer or if Zhang Jiao is in play but must switch before Sima Yi based on seating.

• Influence of Judgment Cards:
  Zhuge Liang can significantly affect Zhen Ji’s "River Goddess" through "Astrology." He can either ensure she draws black cards by rearranging the top cards of the deck or ensure her first judgment card is red, which hinders her ability. For Zhuge Liang’s "Astrology" to influence "River Goddess" effectively, he needs to be seated immediately to Zhen Ji’s left. His power can be overridden by Sima Yi and Zhang Jiao.

• Swapping Black Cards:
  Zhang Jiao can influence judgment cards but does not reduce the number of cards Zhen Ji draws. Unlike Sima Yi, Zhang Jiao cannot force Zhen Ji to draw fewer black cards. Instead, if Zhen Ji is about to draw an unwanted black card, Zhang Jiao can swap it with another black card. He is generally less of a threat compared to Sima Yi and can be a helpful ally due to his ability to swap black cards.

• Protective Requests:
  Cao Cao (as King) can use "Escort" to request an Escape from Zhen Ji. With her "Overturned Country," Zhen Ji can use any black card to provide an Escape, protecting Cao Cao from damage.

• Card Advantage:
  Cao Pi (as King) benefits from Zhen Ji's presence. His "Exalt" allows him to draw as many cards as Zhen Ji does with her "River Goddess," maximizing their card advantage and coordination.

• Inevitability of Damage:
  Ma Chao and Huang Zong can make their Attacks inescapable through abilities like "Iron Cavalry" and other conditions. This renders Zhen Ji's "Overturned Country" ineffective, exposing her to unavoidable damage.

• Neutralizing Black Attacks:
  Yu Jin’s "Heavy Resolve" makes all black Attack cards Zhen Ji draws ineffective against him. This can neutralize her potential offensive plays directed at him.

King

• • Zhen Ji is a strong choice for King due to her powerful abilities. Her "River Goddess" ability allows her to draw multiple cards, giving her a strategic advantage and enhancing her ability to protect herself. Additionally, "Overturned Country" lets her use black cards as escapes, providing versatile protection against attacks. However, her high profile might make her a target, which could pose challenges for her role as King.

Loyalist

• • As a Loyalist, Zhen Ji may not be the most effective. Her card-drawing and escape abilities can inadvertently shift focus away from protecting the King, as her capabilities can lead characters to target her instead. Her strengths in self-protection and strategic card use may not align perfectly with the primary goal of defending the King.

Rebel

• • Zhen Ji is a good pick for Rebel because her high profile makes her a significant target for both the King and Loyalists, which can work to her advantage. Her "River Goddess" ability provides opportunities to draw and manage cards strategically, while "Overturned Country" allows her to evade damage. Despite her advantages, the three-card bounty on her head means she remains vulnerable to coordinated attacks from enemies.

Spy

• • As a Spy, Zhen Ji excels with her deterrent abilities and card manipulation. Her "River Goddess" ability makes her less of a target, causing other characters to focus on each other instead. While she may not influence the battle's outcome immediately, her role involves strategically balancing forces and keeping both sides weak, avoiding excessive attention and leveraging her card-drawing power.

Zhen Ji stands out as one of the best characters in the game due to her exceptional versatility. Her abilities, "River Goddess" and "Overturned Country," allow her to excel both offensively and defensively. Zhen Ji is effective in almost any role, given her strong card-drawing capability and flexible escape options. However, be wary of Zhuge Liang or Sima Yi, who can disrupt her "River Goddess" ability; consider targeting them to mitigate their impact. Additionally, at the end of your turn, discard all Escape cards, as "Overturned Country" makes them redundant. Focus on keeping useful black Attacks or black Negates to maximize your strategic options.

Zhen Ji’s life story intertwines with her in-game abilities, reflecting her complex role in the Three Kingdoms period. Initially married to Yuan Xi, the second son of warlord Yuan Shao, she remained in Ye while her husband managed You Province. After the fall of Yuan Shao and his sons, Cao Cao’s son, Cao Pi, met Zhen Ji during the Battle of Ye and was captivated by her beauty. This led to their marriage, where she bore him a son, Cao Rui, who would later become the second emperor of Cao Wei.

Zhen Ji's abilities reflect her adaptability and strategic acumen. “River Goddess” mirrors her historical role in navigating the shifting political landscape, allowing her to adapt and maximize her resources. Her ability to manipulate judgment cards reflects her skill in managing complex situations and alliances. Similarly, “Overturned Country” underscores her capability to use her resources effectively, turning any black card into an Escape, much like how she managed her position in the imperial court with grace and strategic insight.

However, her life took a tragic turn when Cao Pi began favoring other concubines, leading to her execution. Despite her unfortunate end, Zhen Ji was honored by her son, Cao Rui, who ordered her worship in the ancestral temple. Her story and abilities reflect her historical significance and her ability to navigate and influence her circumstances with remarkable skill.