The people of Great Zhou live in misery.
To the north, an immense natural chasm stretches across the land. To the west, nomads watch like hungry tigers. To the south, demons wreak havoc. To the east, the Netherworld looms.
The realm is in turmoil from within as well. Every coin and ounce of silver falls into the hands of corrupt officials, foreign powers meddle in government and plot rebellion, and years of natural disasters leave the people in unbearable misery.
Player: Don't be afraid. I'm here!
The player opens the Court Audience Simulator-
Embezzlement?
Confiscate their estates!
Rebellion?
Execute their nine generations!
The player skips the story. The player cuts through the court, fighting seven times in and seven times out. The player maxes out every official's efficiency.
The player starts farming.
The player becomes obsessed with infrastructure.
The player tries to unlock the tech tree.
The player's dynasty flourishes!
The player is destined to be remembered through the ages! The player is destined to live ten thousand years!
As usual, the player sends an army across the sea to seek immortals... What, they actually exist?!
--The player has set their sights on the Jade Emperor's throne.jpg
● I want to try combining the free-roaming Fourth Catastrophe with an ancient setting XD
● It might draw on history, mythology, classical novels, or be a mashup of all three... Anything could happen. I haven't decided yet.
Theme: Long live the player! Long live the player! Long, long live the player!
