• After Liu Shan awakens, he becomes Awakened Liu Shan.

• When another character attacks Liu Shan, they cannot use abilities that convert other cards into basic cards to satisfy the additional basic card requirement of "Pleasure." For example, Guan Yu cannot discard a red-suited tool or equipment card as an Attack for this extra basic card requirement.

• If another character attacks Liu Shan without discarding another basic card, the attack has no effect. For instance, the Gender Swords ability cannot be activated against Liu Shan by a female character unless they discard another basic card when attacking him.

• When using "Decentralization," Liu Shan must discard an additional hand card after the discard phase. As a result, Liu Shan often ends his turn with a number of hand cards equal to his health limit minus one.

• If Liu Shan is the victim of Capture, he cannot use "Decentralization." If Liu Shan's action phase is skipped by this tool card, he does not have it to forfeit for his ability.

• "Fierce General" is Base Liu Bei's king ability. When "Seem Foolish" activates, Liu Shan can call upon other Shu characters to provide him with Attack cards when needed.

• "Pleasure" offers defense against standard attacks, the most common method of causing damage. Even if the effect doesn’t deter enemies, it still forces them to discard an additional basic card, which leaves them more vulnerable.

• "Decentralization" can be very powerful when paired with a character possessing strong abilities. Although it doesn’t permanently disrupt the turn order, it can still surprise opponents by providing an unexpected extra turn for a strong ally.

• "Seem Foolish" gives Liu Shan a built-in recovery mechanism when he’s at his weakest, allowing him to gain an additional health point and a very useful ability in "Fierce General."

• "Pleasure" is not always as powerful as it may seem. Basic cards are quite common, so most players can still attack Liu Shan by discarding an extra basic card.

• "Pleasure" doesn’t protect Liu Shan from tool cards, leaving him vulnerable to certain tactics.

• "Decentralization" can result in a net loss of cards for Liu Shan, as he skips his action phase and discards an additional card. If the ally chosen for the extra turn doesn’t have a powerful ability, the sacrifice might not be worth it.

• Liu Shan’s inability to take action will sometimes mean that he cannot equip weapons, horses, or armor during his turn, which can limit his effectiveness.

• Healing Allies:
  Characters like Hua Tuo and Sun Shangxiang, who have healing abilities, can complement Liu Shan well. By giving these allies additional turns, Liu Shan can essentially gain extra health, extending his survivability.

• Strong Turn-Takers:
  Characters like Diao Chan, Zhang Liao, Zhang He, Yuan Shu, Lu Su, Zhuge Liang, and Cao Zhi can greatly benefit from Liu Shan’s "Decentralization." These characters have strong abilities that can make an extra turn very impactful.

• Non-Attackers:
  Enemies like Diao Chan, Yan Liang and Wen Chou, Xun Yu, Xun You, Dian Wei, and Yuan Shao, who rely on non-Attack abilities to deal damage, can be dangerous for Liu Shan. Since "Pleasure" doesn’t protect him from these types of damage, they can bypass his defenses.

• Attack Specialists:
  Characters like Lu Bu, Ma Chao, and Pang De, who have powerful Attack abilities, are particularly dangerous for Liu Shan. Their attacks can inflict a lot of damage even when hindered by "Pleasure."

King

• • Liu Shan can be a very effective king if he has strong loyalists, as "Decentralization" allows him to grant extra turns to more competent characters. His success heavily depends on having powerful allies.

Loyalist

• • Liu Shan is a competent loyalist. His "Decentralization" allows him to give extra turns to the king, helping with key plays. "Pleasure" also makes him less of a priority for rebels who can attack the king directly.

Rebel

• • Liu Shan can be serviceable as a rebel, but his ability to give extra turns is limited by the fact that he cannot coordinate with the other rebels before characters are selected. However, at least one powerful rebel usually benefits from the extra turns.

Spy

• • Liu Shan struggles as a spy. While "Pleasure" can protect him from attacks, "Decentralization" is a risky ability to use as it can unbalance the game. In addition, Liu Shan isn’t strong in one-on-one battles, which limits his potential in the late game.

Liu Shan is a character who seems promising on paper but struggles in practice. He is much like his portrayal in Romance of the Three Kingdoms: reliant on the support of his allies and incapable of succeeding alone. His effectiveness is closely tied to the strength and competence of his team. With the right allies, Liu Shan can turn into a formidable force, but without them, his limitations become apparent.

Liu Shan, the son of the famed Liu Bei, became the second emperor of Shu Han following his father’s death. His reign is often characterized as weak and ineffective, heavily dependent on the leadership of Zhuge Liang. Zhuge Liang was instrumental in holding the kingdom together, leading military campaigns and managing internal affairs. Liu Shan was not known for his own political or military skill, and after Zhuge Liang's death, Shu Han’s decline accelerated. In fact, many historical records portray Liu Shan as a ruler content with a life of luxury, disconnected from the needs of his kingdom.

The card ability "Pleasure" reflects this aspect of Liu Shan’s historical image. As he indulges in comforts and lets his capable allies bear the burden, "Pleasure" symbolizes his passive approach to leadership, where he is protected by his allies’ efforts. "Decentralization" mirrors his reliance on others, as Liu Shan allows more competent characters to take control, much like Zhuge Liang effectively led Shu while Liu Shan served as a mere figurehead.

Shu’s geography also played a role in its relative stability during Liu Shan’s reign. The kingdom was well-fortified, surrounded by natural barriers such as mountains and rivers, which helped shield it from direct invasions. This defensive positioning is indirectly tied to "Seem Foolish," as Liu Shan’s ability to recover when at his weakest reflects how Shu’s natural defenses prolonged its survival despite internal decay.

Ultimately, Liu Shan’s reign ended with Shu Han’s surrender to the forces of Wei. After decades of weak leadership and growing external pressure, Liu Shan ceded his empire without a significant fight, leading to the eventual dissolution of the Shu kingdom.