• After Deng Ai awakens, he becomes Awakened Deng Ai.

• "Military Farm" activates on a 'per-instance' basis. For example, if Lu Su forces Deng Ai to swap hands with another character, he can only activate "Military Farm" once.

• "Military Farm" is activated whenever Deng Ai uses or loses cards outside of his turn, including when discarding cards via abilities, being targeted by Steal or Break, or when using cards to respond to tools or character abilities (e.g., playing an Attack against Barbarians).

• The -1 bonus from each Farm is the equivalent of having a -1 horse.

• "Strategic Pass" must be activated when Deng Ai has three or more Farms, but "Military Farm" is optional and can be skipped.

• When using Farms as Steals via "Strategic Pass," Deng Ai loses the -1 bonus granted by that Farm. For example, if Deng Ai has one Farm and tries to steal from a neighbor with a +1 horse, he cannot use the Farm for the Steal as he needs the -1 bonus to reach them.

• Once Deng Ai activates "Strategic Pass," his ability to use Farms as Steals makes him highly potent, allowing him to strip enemies of resources and potentially finish them off in his turn.

• Deng Ai thrives with the Crossbow and Ancient Scimitar post-awakening. His Steals can fuel the Crossbow with Attacks and deplete an enemy’s hand, increasing the Ancient Scimitar's effectiveness.

• By holding cards that can be lost outside of his turn, such as Escapes, Attacks, or Negates, Deng Ai can more easily activate "Military Farm." His ability to bluff defensive cards can deter attacks.

• The threat of "Military Farm" can discourage enemies from attacking or targeting him, as they risk empowering him with more Farms.

• Deng Ai’s power makes him a target, and he becomes especially vulnerable if lacking defensive cards, such as basic cards or Negates.

• To trigger "Military Farm," Deng Ai needs to lose cards outside of his turn, which may limit his ability to maximize his turns compared to other characters.

• Players familiar with Deng Ai may avoid triggering "Military Farm," weakening him significantly if he cannot activate the ability.

• Generals Who Trigger Card Loss:
  Deng Ai benefits greatly from characters who can force him to lose cards outside of his turn, which enables him to use "Military Farm." Characters like Sun Jian, Sun Ce, and Fa Zheng excel here, as their abilities often involve manipulating card resources, creating opportunities for Deng Ai to accumulate Farms.

• Judgment Manipulators:
  Characters who can influence judgments are powerful allies or threats to Deng Ai. Sima Yi, Zhang Jiao, and Zhuge Liang can alter or manipulate judgments, helping Deng Ai avoid heart flips to ensure his "Military Farm" activates more consistently. Conversely, these same abilities can disrupt Deng Ai if used by enemies.

• Characters Who Prevent Farm Use:
  Some characters can negate the power of Deng Ai’s Farms after he activates "Strategic Pass." Lu Xun’s "Humility" makes him immune to Steal, while Jia Xu’s "Curtain" blocks black-suited tool cards, neutralizing Deng Ai’s ability to use his Farms for stealing.

• Characters with Unavoidable Damage:
  Deng Ai struggles against characters whose abilities deal unavoidable damage, as they bypass his ability to lose cards strategically. Xun Yu, Dian Wei, Zhou Yu, and Ling Tong fall into this category, using effects that trigger damage directly without giving Deng Ai a chance to activate "Military Farm."

• High Mobility and Range Characters:
  Characters like Ma Chao and Huang Zhong excel against Deng Ai post-awakening. Their long attack range and strong offensive abilities allow them to keep Deng Ai out of range for Steal, minimizing his chances to use his Farms effectively.

King

• • Deng Ai thrives as a king if rebels aggressively target him, giving him ample chances to trigger "Military Farm." Loyalists can pick characters to help him lose cards, though rebels might counter-pick characters that exploit his weaknesses.

Loyalist

• • As a loyalist, Deng Ai can perform well, provided he loses cards to activate "Strategic Pass," allowing him to eliminate a weak rebel quickly.

Rebel

• • Deng Ai is an effective rebel, able to bankrupt the king or a loyalist and deal significant damage once "Strategic Pass" is activated.

Spy

• • Deng Ai makes for a dangerous spy, capable of turning the tide of battle by swiftly dealing damage once either side gains an advantage.

Deng Ai is a powerful, potentially overpowered, character. The key to success lies in activating "Strategic Pass" as quickly as possible to unleash his devastating ability to steal from enemies. It’s important to keep cards that can be lost outside his turn to maximize the use of "Military Farm." If Deng Ai is on the opposing team, the best strategy is to avoid engaging him and focus on his teammates.

Deng Ai was instrumental in defending Wei against Jiang Wei’s numerous northern expeditions. His strategic brilliance came to full display during the final stages of the Three Kingdoms period when he led an audacious campaign into Shu. Faced with an impassable mountain route, Deng Ai led his forces along a treacherous path where many soldiers were lost. However, this daring maneuver allowed him to slip behind enemy lines, advancing deep into Shu territory. His efforts culminated in the capture of Chengdu, where Liu Shan surrendered, marking the fall of Shu.

Deng Ai’s ability to capitalize on weakened defenses mirrors his "Military Farm" ability, where he gains power from discarded cards outside of his turn. His "Strategic Pass" ability reflects his bold, high-risk moves, particularly his final assault on Shu, which allowed him to decisively cripple the enemy from an unexpected direction.