• Zhuge Liang cannot play any of his cards that are stored as Stars. For example, if he has a Peach as one of his Stars, he cannot use it to save a dying player.

• The Stars are always kept face down, and no other players can see which cards Zhuge Liang has chosen as Stars.

• "Fierce Wind" is only able to target a single player at a time, where "Heavy Fog" can target multiple players.

• Zhuge Liang can target himself with "Heavy Fog" and "Fierce Wind."

• "Fierce Wind" and "Heavy Fog" effects activate at the end of Zhuge Liang's turn and end at the start of his next turn.

• If Zhuge Liang dies before his next turn, the effects of "Fierce Wind" and "Heavy Fog" will immediately end.

• Mismanagement of Stars can leave Zhuge Liang vulnerable for the rest of the game.

Here are a variety of tokens that have been created for use. While it's not necessary to use official tokens, these examples offer ideas and inspiration from those seen in play.

These tokens are simply used as an indicator so that each player can know how Zhuge Liang's abilities are impacting everyone else.  This makes it easier for all players to better understand each other's positions and options with Zhuge Liang's abilities.  

• "Heavy Fog" is an excellent ability for protecting Zhuge Liang and his teammates from incoming damage, making him a powerful support character. He can prevent damage to himself or weaker teammates while still leaving enemies vulnerable.

• "Seven Stars" allows Zhuge Liang to store important cards for future use, ensuring he always has a useful hand for critical moments. This ability also enables him to keep dangerous cards like Lightning away from enemies.

• "Fierce Wind" can make fire-based damage even more devastating, synergizing well with fire attackers. In combination with fire-focused teammates, Zhuge Liang can boost the overall damage output significantly.

• Zhuge Liang's abilities depend entirely on the Stars he has stored at the beginning of the game. Once he runs out of Stars, he loses access to both "Heavy Fog" and "Fierce Wind," making him much weaker for the rest of the game.

• "Fierce Wind" requires precise timing to be effective since it only boosts fire damage after Zhuge Liang’s turn. He must rely on his teammates to deal the necessary damage while the ability is active.

• Misusing "Heavy Fog" and "Fierce Wind" early in the game can drain Zhuge Liang's Stars too quickly, leaving him vulnerable for the remainder of the match.

• Damage Redirection Synergies:
  Characters like Xiao Qiao benefit from "Heavy Fog" by redirecting damage to players protected by Zhuge Liang. Since these players are immune to non-lightning damage, Xiao Qiao can activate her abilities without harming them, gaining card advantage while preserving her team’s safety.

• Turn Order Manipulators:
  Characters such as Cao Pi can exploit Zhuge Liang's abilities by forcing him to flip his general card with "Exile." Since the effects of "Heavy Fog" and "Fierce Wind" persist while Zhuge Liang is flipped, this allows Zhuge Liang to extend these effects without spending more Stars.

• Frequent Damage Dealers:
  Characters who deal frequent damage, like Fire Zhuge Liang, Fire Zhou Yu, and Mountain Zhao Yun, pair well with "Fierce Wind." By amplifying fire-based damage, Zhuge Liang can greatly enhance their offensive capabilities, turning them into even more lethal threats.

• Immunity Disruptors:
  Zhuge Liang’s defensive abilities are countered by characters like Zhang Chunhua, whose "Unfeeling" skill ignores the protection from "Heavy Fog." This makes Zhang Chunhua a direct threat, as Zhuge Liang’s fog-based defenses won’t block her damage.

• Turn Manipulation Threats:
  Characters like Liu Shan, with "Decentralization," can manipulate the turn order, potentially interrupting Zhuge Liang’s careful planning. By shortening the duration of his "Heavy Fog" or "Fierce Wind" effects, they can force Zhuge Liang to expend more Stars, weakening his long-term strategy.

King

• • Zhuge Liang is a capable king choice. His ability to protect himself and loyalists with "Heavy Fog" makes him hard to eliminate quickly. However, careful Star management is essential.

Loyalist

• • Zhuge Liang excels as a loyalist, as he can protect the king from damage with "Heavy Fog" and increase rebel vulnerability to fire-based attacks with "Fierce Wind."

Rebel

• • As a rebel, Zhuge Liang is strong because he can protect his rebel teammates while weakening the king. His ability to increase fire damage is especially useful when paired with fire-based rebels.

Spy

• • Zhuge Liang can be a decent spy, but his success depends on carefully managing his Stars and balancing protection and offense. His abilities are strong, but if he uses them too liberally, he will run out of resources before achieving his objectives.

Zhuge Liang’s strengths lie in his ability to control both offense and defense through proper Star management. Using "Heavy Fog" sparingly to protect key allies, while reserving "Fierce Wind" for critical moments when his team can deliver fire damage, ensures he stays effective throughout the game. Without careful management, Zhuge Liang can run out of Stars, making him far less useful in longer games.

Zhuge Liang is renowned for his strategic brilliance, and one of his most famous feats occurred during the Battle of Red Cliffs. At this pivotal moment in the Three Kingdoms conflict, Zhuge Liang's ability to manipulate the elements played a critical role.

Faced with Cao Cao's immense naval force, Zhuge Liang collaborated with Zhou Yu to devise a strategy that would turn the tide of battle. Recognizing that they needed a strong easterly wind to launch a successful fire attack on Cao Cao's fleet, Zhuge Liang performed a ritual. This ritual, conducted at the Seven Star Altar, is believed to have changed the direction of the wind from west to east. The sudden shift allowed Zhou Yu to set Cao Cao's ships ablaze, delivering a crushing blow to his army and securing a decisive victory for the Sun-Liu alliance.

This historical event is reflected in Zhuge Liang's in-game abilities. His "Seven Stars" power mirrors his meticulous planning and ability to store crucial resources for the right moment. Similarly, "Fierce Wind" draws inspiration from the legendary wind that helped Zhou Yu's fire attack succeed. By making enemies vulnerable to fire damage, Zhuge Liang in Sanguosha captures the essence of his role in shaping the outcome of the Battle of Red Cliffs.