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I'm not a professional in games or special effects, but I’m experienced enough to notice outdated graphics. Thank you for the details; I couldn't quite pinpoint why I disliked the special effects, but your explanation makes sense now.

It's quite interesting that they are using the same process as magazines do with photos. I'm sure many people noticed that his face has been slightly altered—his face appears a bit longer, and his cheeks are slightly more pronounced. Additionally, his lips have been more defined, and the color of his skin has changed as well. If you look closely, you can see that the changes are subtle, but they contribute to him looking ten years younger.

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They also altered the drama joy of life the same way. The two princes and the wife characters were given an abundance of screen time, with scenes that were not present in the original novel.

Drama is different. To attract viewers, producers often hire big-name actors or popular in the moment. However, these actors typically demand significant screen time. As a result, screenwriters tend to rewrite dialogue and events to accommodate their characters. This is a common practice.

Gina Jin's character had limitations compared to Zhao Ming and Zhao Xiao Tang.

Cconfirmed. She seems the most recent. She is with Huanyu Entertainment

Her weibo: https://weibo.com/u/6001612742

https://youtu.be/zbo1SA-vqTI?si=PVkZTCne17Tf9la_&utm_source=ZTQxO

It's a matter of personal choice. You can either watch a show without knowing if it will be complete or start with a season that may not get a second or third season. Alternatively, you could wait a couple of years to see if the drama is finished. "Special Agents" (which is my second favorite after "Joy of Life") encouraged me to read the novels. The same goes for "Joy of Life." I'm very familiar with both novels. "Special Agents" left me feeling more emotionally upset than "Moon Lovers." Personally, I dislike cliffhangers and bittersweet endings; however, the reality is that if I want to watch a drama, there's a 99% chance it will have one of those. It’s frustrating, but they make the rules. This situation is similar to censorship. I strongly dislike censorship for many reasons, but in the end, it's my choice to watch or not watch. If this is a person's first time watching a c-drama, it can be frustrating; however, for regular viewers, it is a reality we must accept.

I applaud the original soundtrack (OST) and the martial choreography; they are excellent. The aerial natural scenery was enjoyable for the first one or two episodes, but after that, it seemed like there wasn’t enough budget to build the sect halls, living quarters, and other necessary sets. This felt redundant and odd. While I understand that they isolate and cultivate in caves, it doesn't happen all year round. This isn’t how I envision sects looking, especially considering scenes like the four seniors sitting on a dead tree, the grandmaster on her rock, the disciples in the desert, and the villains walking through nature. I wanted to be wow and I wasn't. But mostly the special effects disappointed me.

I agree that I've seen worse, but I’ve also seen better.

I enjoy the drama, but I regret some of the edits, and I don't think it deserves an S level rating. The special effects could have been improved; for instance, episode 23 was especially poorly done, resembling a paper-mâché mask. The drama started off strong up to the fourth episode, but then it became just okay.

I am a huge fan of the donghua and the novel, but I try to separate my comparisons between them.

I'm currently (re)reading the novel and purchased the first two volumes on Kindle.

I'm disappointed. While the English is decent, it hasn't been edited properly. This is evident in the visual rules and the way paragraphs, dialogues, and internal thoughts are structured. Additionally, there are no endnotes to explain cultural references.

Overall, it’s neither bad nor good; it’s just slightly better than the free versions available online. There is only a reference to the author, who has been silent for years, leading me to suspect that someone may have taken advantage of the drama's momentum to quickly edit and publish it on Amazon for profit. There are seven volumes available, each posted with a two-week interval and I believe still ongoing since the 7th was posted 2 days ago l (Chinese version has 11 volumes).

Li Fei Yu aka Edward Zhang was the villain in New Life Begins right?

Go ahead and sue me, but I find Yang Yang to be average, haha!

Oh dear. Hopefully, she is fortunate to have a good agency.

I'm not impressed with the visual effects. The scene with the python, featuring the "boom boom," fell flat for me, and the creature under the bell looked cartoonish. I can't believe they spent so much on visuals that come across as amateurish.

Additionally, the construction budget seemed inadequate, especially considering the sects lived in rocky and hilly areas. The only notable structures were seen in the city during the festival.

The costumes were disappointing; I expected a greater wow factor, especially from the leading ladies. Although living on rocks may be impractical, right? lol

On a positive note, the original soundtrack is excellent. I'm grateful that they didn’t include sound effects in the drama.

The martial arts choreography, however, is impressive. You can really see the professionalism in both the details and execution. Well done!

In episode 23, for the first time, I felt that Yang Yang's acting was a bit over the top at certain moments.

They also cut too many scenes. One moment, Han Li is wearing a blue outfit, then he's in a black outfit in a bamboo setting, and suddenly he's back in his blue outfit. What was the purpose of the bamboo setting again? Was it a trap for the future? Transition, transition… none. I really hope the platform will get some backlash on this so they think again about cutting.

Zhao Ming continues to impress everyone—well deserved! She reminds me of a young Zhao Lusi when she was 17. She has that next-door look combined with great talent.

It's funny that Han Li and Miss Mo keep saying goodbye but keep meeting again and again. Did she take the ageless pill or not? I forgot.

With only seven episodes left, I can definitely expect some cliffhanger on the last episode.

Her neighbor's looks and talent suggest she is another star in the making. She reminds me of Zhao Lusi when she started at 17.

There is only one main role, which is Yang Yang; everyone else is in a supporting role. MD and most other platformsL made a mistake by giving her main role status because of her popularity, not because of the role.

It depends on personal preferences. For me, it is good."

There's nothing new about it. There are thousands of dramas with cliffhangers already available on every platforms. This drama recently became #1 on Youku, indicating its strong popularity. While some people may not enjoy it—and that's completely fine, as not everyone is required to like the same shows—a large majority do appreciate it. Yang Yang also has a significant fan base supporting him. Therefore, I think it's fair to agree to disagree on this matter.

I know they did, but if someone uses the form, it is not that difficult to check before posting.

this is your initial question on top and I reply

anyways... have a good day.

Oh? Your question doesn't mention it…


So this is going to be another woman falls for a woman dressed as a man thing?