Preparing for
Your Quest
The History
T
ao Feng™ takes place in Metro-China, the
largest population center in New China, a
fi ctional country occupying the Pacifi c coast
of North America. With Mexico to the south,
Canada to the north, and the United States to the
east, New China is a sovereign nation, independent from the
People’s Republic of China. Our story is based upon years of
confl ict between two ancient Chinese sects: the Pale Lotus
and the Black Mantis. The leader of the Pale Lotus has been
known for generations as the Master Sage, and for as long
as there has been a Black Mantis sect, their leader has been
called Wulong Goth.
The members of these sects have battled for centuries,
and now the fi ght has intensifi ed over two tablets that
contain riddles revealing the hiding places of the long lost
treasures of the Pale Lotus temple. According to legend,
these treasures may be used to bargain with the gods for
immortality. One tablet, the Yang tablet, is rightfully still
in the possession of the Pale Lotus, but the Yin tablet was
stolen by force and has fallen into the hands of the Black
Mantis. Through use of the tablets, both sects hope to
recover the lost treasures and achieve immortality. The Pale
Lotus hope to defend truth and harmony, while the Black
Mantis serve a much darker purpose.
hether you choose to side with the light or the
dark—the Pale Lotus or the Black Mantis—
you must train yourself properly in order to
succeed in your quest. Proper training includes
preparation of the body as well as the spirit.
Begin your physical training by practicing the basic moves
common to all characters: punches, kicks, blocks, and throws,
as well as crouching, jumping, and lunging. Continue by
learning each character’s unique individual moves, referred
to as combos. Remember, combos use the basic moves as a
foundation. When you’re trying to perform a jump kick combo,
for example, you must fi rst execute the jump kick as defi ned
in the basic moves before you can perform the additional
button presses required for the jump kick combo unique to
your character. The best way to become a fi ghting master is to
practice your moves in Training mode.
In addition to mastering your body, you must prepare your
spirit. Acquaint yourself with your chi—your unique inner
ability—and learn how to use it. You build up chi by attacking
your opponent. Combos and counters are especially effective
ways to build up chi, as are attacks that use the objects in the
fi ghting environments. A full Chi Meter gives you the power to
unleash unique supernatural attacks upon your enemies and
also to heal your injuries. Remember: While the bold warrior
blindly rushes into battle, the wise warrior prepares both body
and spirit, and thus achieves victory.
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