DD# 192 The Valley, The Shelter, and Potatoes.
Hello, everyone! Welcome to this week’s Developer’s Diary!
This week has been packed with exciting developments, and I can’t wait to share them with you.
Chillwind Valley Adventures Continue
Our journey through the mystical Chillwind Valley presses on. As mentioned last week, this ancient and magical place is now teeming with new creatures. Alongside the Yetis, you’ll now encounter more beings tied to the rich lore of this land.
The White Wolf Regiment
The White Wolf Regiment was once the elite force of the Nise Federation, these soldiers were dispatched to battle the Dark Alliance, who sought to unleash demons and seize control of the world. The battle was fierce, leaving the ground soaked in blood and the air filled with the clash of steel. Legends say these brave warriors’ spirits are so strong that they continue to fight even in death, their spectral forms locked in eternal combat.
Corrupted Yetis
The lingering negative energies from this epic battle have mutated and corrupted local creatures. The corrupted Yetis are a testament to these dark forces. Check out the image above to see the stark difference between a corrupted Yeti and a normal one. Sometimes, you might even find fragments of Curse Stones after defeating these twisted beings.
Meet Master Kuyi
Beyond the valley, many heroes and adventurers from past generations still roam the world. Master Kuyi is one such adventurer. His home, located at the entrance of a dungeon he once cleared with his companion, stands as a testament to his legacy. Unlike the ageless elves, Kuyi has aged significantly, and many of his close allies have perished. Yet, the true horror of old age isn’t death but the decay that comes with it.
As we age, it becomes harder to stay focused, and memories start to fade. This decay is why we hold onto cherished memories from our youth. For over 20 years, I’ve been updating this game, a testament to how I combat the decay of aging and remain true to myself. Take care and stay young at heart.
Life in a Wartime Fjordr
Our game isn’t just about heroic adventures in a supernatural world. This week’s updates also focus on the everyday lives of the people in Fjordr. A new shelter building is now accessible in town, housing those who lost their homes to machine attacks or refugees from other towns on the island. Some of these stories are inspired by real-life wartime experiences. (A reminder that the war in the real world continues after more than 2.5 years. Don’t forget Ukraine!)
In the game, you’ll hear people in the shelter discussing the war and seeking news from the frontlines. The Phoenicians are also present, looking for those with a fighting spirit among the refugees to join their ranks. As mercenaries and merchants, they are never far from war zones. You’ll also encounter shady activities, like someone selling fake identities based on the recently deceased, offering a way for people to start anew amidst the chaos.
Finding Joy in Dark Times
Even in the darkest hours, we can find joy in life. One such joy is enjoying delicious food. This week’s update introduces a new fruit: the Tomato. You can grow tomatoes from seeds or purchase them from merchants, and then cook a variety of dishes:
Tomato Egg Stir Fry (The dish name changes dynamically based on the type of egg you use. Have fun creating unique combinations! 😄)
So...for example:
Tomato Fish (The dish name changes based on the type of fish you use.)
Tomato Stewed Meat (The dish name changes based on the type of meat you use.)
Bon appétit! 🍅
That’s all for this week. Next week, I’ll be diving deeper into the story of Master Kuyi and the dungeon beneath his house. Stay tuned!
The full update log of this week:
20240928
English
############Content##############
[Enemy]New Enemy: Corrupted Yeti
[Chillwind Valley]Corrupted Yetis now appear in this area.
[Item]New Item: Fragment of Curse Stone
[Loot]Added an item drop list for Corrupted Yetis (They may drop Fragments of Curse Stone)
############Debug###############
[Chillwind Valley]Fixed some tile issues.
[Chillwind Valley]Fixed some enemy spawn location issues.
############Steam###############
Added social media link for Youtube,QQ,Bilibili
简体中文
##########Content################
【敌人】新敌人：被腐化的雪人
【吉鲁寒风谷】被腐化的雪人现在会在这里出现。
【物品】新物品：诅咒石碎片
【掉落物】为被腐化的雪人加入了掉落列表 （它们可能掉落诅咒石碎片。）
############Debug###############
【吉鲁寒风谷】修复了一些图块问题。
【吉鲁寒风谷】修复了一些敌人刷形地点的问题。
############Steam###############
加入了以下社交平台连接：Youtube,QQ,B站
20240929
English
############Content##############
[Character Customization]Added 1 new male character appearance.
[Skill]New Skill: Howl of Terror
[Enemy]Corrupted Yetis can now cast Howls of Terror
[Status Effect]Drunk now adds 30% fear resistance. Thus, Drunk is no longer a pure negative status effect, it's now situational.
[Perk]New Random Pet Perk: Fearful (+20% Fear Success Chance. Some pets such as Scarecrows are more likely to have this perk.)
[Wiki]Updated everything mentioned above to the game's wiki.
简体中文
##########Content################
【角色自定义】增加了一种新的男性角色外观。
【技能】新技能：恐惧之吼
【敌人】被腐化的雪人现在可以释放恐惧之吼
【状态】酒醉状态现在提供30%的恐惧抗性。因此，酒醉状态不再是一个彻底的负面状态。而是一个视情况而定的状态。
【特殊属性】新的宠物随机特殊属性：令人恐惧 （+20% 恐惧成功率。 某些宠物比别的宠物更可能带有这个特殊属性，比如稻草人。）
【维基】所有上述内容同步更新到了游戏的维基。
20240930
English
############Content##############
[Chillwind Valley]New Location: Master Kuyi's House
[Chillwind Valley]This location now also has an entrance to the [Eastern Jiru Ridge - Fjordr Entrance] (Just like this location was in ancient times.)
[Chillwind Valley]Added more map details on the mountain.
[Master Kuyi's House]Added some useful furniture, including a set of alchemy devices, a fridge, a smelter, and a bed that you can use. (The location is still WIP.)
[Master Kuyi's House]Added default content for the fridge. (It's a permanent storage.)
[Butterfly]You can teleport out of Master Kuyi's House
[Butterfly]Once you have visited Master Kuyi's House, you can teleport there from any Jirus outdoor area.
[Wonderland Travel Agency]Procedurally generated maps may now have Yeti enemies.
############Debug###############
[Chillwind Valley]Fixed a bug that causes the name of this location to not display correctly in traditional Chinese.
简体中文
##########Content################
【吉鲁寒风谷】新地点：库伊老爷家
【吉鲁寒风谷】这个区域现在也有了一个可以进入【东吉鲁山岭 - 福尔德入口】的入口了。（就像这个地方在古代的时候一样。）
【吉鲁寒风谷】在这个地图上北部的山区加入了更多细节。
【库伊老爷家】加入了一些可用的家具包括你可以使用的炼金设备、冰箱、床和熔炉。（这个区域仍然在施工）
【库伊老爷家】为冰箱加入了默认的内容物。（这是一个永久储存设备。）
【蝴蝶之翼】你可以传送出库伊老爷家
【蝴蝶之翼】在你首次进入过库伊老爷家之后，你可以从吉鲁岛任何野外区域传送过去。
【奇幻之地旅行社】过程生成的随机地图现在可能出现雪人敌人作为主题。
############Debug###############
【吉鲁寒风谷】修复了这个区域的名称在繁体中文版本中未正常显示的Bug。
20241001
English
############Content##############
[Master Kuyi's House]Added dialogs for Master Kuyi.
[Item]New Fruit: Tomato (Along with some common fruit dishes that you can use tomatoes to make)
[Item]New Seed: Tomato Seed
[Shopping]Random gardening merchants now sell Tomato Seeds.
[Shopping]Random food ingredient merchants now sell Tomatoes.
简体中文
##########Content################
【库伊老爷家】为库伊老爷加入了一些对话内容。
【物品】新水果：番茄 （同时包括了一些常见的可以用番茄制作的水果料理。）
【物品】新种子：番茄种子
【购物】随机的种植商人现在会贩卖番茄种子。
【购物】随机的食材商人现在贩卖番茄。
20241002
English
############Content##############
[Cooking]New cooking recipe: Tomato Egg Stir Fry (The name of the dish will dynamically change based on the name of the egg you are using. Have fun making weird things. :D)
[Cooking]New cooking recipe: Tomato Fish (The name of the dish will dynamically change based on the name of the fish you are using. )
[Cooking]New cooking recipe: Tomato Stewed Meat (The name of the dish will dynamically change based on the name of the meat you are using. )
[Cooking]New cooking recipe: Strange Tomato Stewed Meat (If you use strange meat...)
[Wiki]Updated everything above to the game's wiki.
############Debug###############
[Cooking]Fixed a bug that sometimes the game system was unable to differentiate human flesh from normal meat.
简体中文
##########Content################
【料理】新料理配方：番茄炒蛋（这道菜的名字会随着你使用的蛋的名字不同而改变。所以，来制作奇怪的菜肴吧。:D）
【料理】新料理配方：茄汁鱼（这道菜的名字会随着你使用的鱼的名字不同而改变。）
【料理】新料理配方：茄汁炖肉 （这道菜的名字会随着你使用的肉的名字不同而改变。）
【料理】新料理配方：奇怪的茄汁炖肉 （如果你用奇怪的肉的话）
【维基】将上述内容更新到了游戏的维基。
############Debug###############
【料理】修复了一个有时系统无法区别人肉和普通的肉的bug。
20241003
English
############Content##############
[Fjordr]New Location: Fjordr Shelter
[Fjordr Shelter]Added butterfly support.
[Fjordr Shelter]Added a Phoenician Agent in this location.
简体中文
##########Content################
【福尔德】新地点：福尔德避难所
【福尔德避难所】加入了蝴蝶支持。
【福尔德避难所】在这里加入了一个凤凰军团特工。
20241004
English
############Content##############
[Character Customization]Added 1 new male character variation.
[Fjordr Shelter]Added a shady dealer who sells passports.
[Enemy]Most Nise Heavy Soldiers shall now correctly have the Samujier faith.
[Enemy]Nise Heavy Soldiers now have their Max HP randomized.
[Enemy]New Enemy: Ghost of White Wolf Warrior (As ghosts, they will drop ectoplasm.)
[Chillwind Valley]Ghosts of White Wolf Warriors now appear in this area.
简体中文
##########Content################
【角色自定义】加入了一个新的男性角色外观。
【福尔德避难所】加入了一个新的可疑的商人，贩卖护照。
【敌人】现在几乎所有的尼斯重装士兵会正确地拥有萨姆吉尔信仰。
【敌人】尼斯重装士兵的最大生命值现在有一定的随机性。
【敌人】新敌人：白狼战士幽灵 （因为是幽灵的缘故，他们会掉落灵质）
【吉鲁寒风谷】这个区域现在会有白狼战士幽灵
Latest news from Ukraine:
https://controlc.com/757ba1f2
https://pastelink.net/a3ggieu6
This week has been packed with exciting developments, and I can’t wait to share them with you.
Chillwind Valley Adventures Continue
Our journey through the mystical Chillwind Valley presses on. As mentioned last week, this ancient and magical place is now teeming with new creatures. Alongside the Yetis, you’ll now encounter more beings tied to the rich lore of this land.
The White Wolf Regiment
The White Wolf Regiment was once the elite force of the Nise Federation, these soldiers were dispatched to battle the Dark Alliance, who sought to unleash demons and seize control of the world. The battle was fierce, leaving the ground soaked in blood and the air filled with the clash of steel. Legends say these brave warriors’ spirits are so strong that they continue to fight even in death, their spectral forms locked in eternal combat.
Corrupted Yetis
The lingering negative energies from this epic battle have mutated and corrupted local creatures. The corrupted Yetis are a testament to these dark forces. Check out the image above to see the stark difference between a corrupted Yeti and a normal one. Sometimes, you might even find fragments of Curse Stones after defeating these twisted beings.
Meet Master Kuyi
Beyond the valley, many heroes and adventurers from past generations still roam the world. Master Kuyi is one such adventurer. His home, located at the entrance of a dungeon he once cleared with his companion, stands as a testament to his legacy. Unlike the ageless elves, Kuyi has aged significantly, and many of his close allies have perished. Yet, the true horror of old age isn’t death but the decay that comes with it.
As we age, it becomes harder to stay focused, and memories start to fade. This decay is why we hold onto cherished memories from our youth. For over 20 years, I’ve been updating this game, a testament to how I combat the decay of aging and remain true to myself. Take care and stay young at heart.
Life in a Wartime Fjordr
Our game isn’t just about heroic adventures in a supernatural world. This week’s updates also focus on the everyday lives of the people in Fjordr. A new shelter building is now accessible in town, housing those who lost their homes to machine attacks or refugees from other towns on the island. Some of these stories are inspired by real-life wartime experiences. (A reminder that the war in the real world continues after more than 2.5 years. Don’t forget Ukraine!)
In the game, you’ll hear people in the shelter discussing the war and seeking news from the frontlines. The Phoenicians are also present, looking for those with a fighting spirit among the refugees to join their ranks. As mercenaries and merchants, they are never far from war zones. You’ll also encounter shady activities, like someone selling fake identities based on the recently deceased, offering a way for people to start anew amidst the chaos.
Finding Joy in Dark Times
Even in the darkest hours, we can find joy in life. One such joy is enjoying delicious food. This week’s update introduces a new fruit: the Tomato. You can grow tomatoes from seeds or purchase them from merchants, and then cook a variety of dishes:
Tomato Egg Stir Fry (The dish name changes dynamically based on the type of egg you use. Have fun creating unique combinations! 😄)So...for example:
Tomato Fish (The dish name changes based on the type of fish you use.)
Tomato Stewed Meat (The dish name changes based on the type of meat you use.)Bon appétit! 🍅
That’s all for this week. Next week, I’ll be diving deeper into the story of Master Kuyi and the dungeon beneath his house. Stay tuned!
The full update log of this week:
20240928
English
############Content##############
[Enemy]New Enemy: Corrupted Yeti
[Chillwind Valley]Corrupted Yetis now appear in this area.
[Item]New Item: Fragment of Curse Stone
[Loot]Added an item drop list for Corrupted Yetis (They may drop Fragments of Curse Stone)
############Debug###############
[Chillwind Valley]Fixed some tile issues.
[Chillwind Valley]Fixed some enemy spawn location issues.
############Steam###############
Added social media link for Youtube,QQ,Bilibili
简体中文
##########Content################
【敌人】新敌人：被腐化的雪人
【吉鲁寒风谷】被腐化的雪人现在会在这里出现。
【物品】新物品：诅咒石碎片
【掉落物】为被腐化的雪人加入了掉落列表 （它们可能掉落诅咒石碎片。）
############Debug###############
【吉鲁寒风谷】修复了一些图块问题。
【吉鲁寒风谷】修复了一些敌人刷形地点的问题。
############Steam###############
加入了以下社交平台连接：Youtube,QQ,B站
20240929
English
############Content##############
[Character Customization]Added 1 new male character appearance.
[Skill]New Skill: Howl of Terror
[Enemy]Corrupted Yetis can now cast Howls of Terror
[Status Effect]Drunk now adds 30% fear resistance. Thus, Drunk is no longer a pure negative status effect, it's now situational.
[Perk]New Random Pet Perk: Fearful (+20% Fear Success Chance. Some pets such as Scarecrows are more likely to have this perk.)
[Wiki]Updated everything mentioned above to the game's wiki.
简体中文
##########Content################
【角色自定义】增加了一种新的男性角色外观。
【技能】新技能：恐惧之吼
【敌人】被腐化的雪人现在可以释放恐惧之吼
【状态】酒醉状态现在提供30%的恐惧抗性。因此，酒醉状态不再是一个彻底的负面状态。而是一个视情况而定的状态。
【特殊属性】新的宠物随机特殊属性：令人恐惧 （+20% 恐惧成功率。 某些宠物比别的宠物更可能带有这个特殊属性，比如稻草人。）
【维基】所有上述内容同步更新到了游戏的维基。
20240930
English
############Content##############
[Chillwind Valley]New Location: Master Kuyi's House
[Chillwind Valley]This location now also has an entrance to the [Eastern Jiru Ridge - Fjordr Entrance] (Just like this location was in ancient times.)
[Chillwind Valley]Added more map details on the mountain.
[Master Kuyi's House]Added some useful furniture, including a set of alchemy devices, a fridge, a smelter, and a bed that you can use. (The location is still WIP.)
[Master Kuyi's House]Added default content for the fridge. (It's a permanent storage.)
[Butterfly]You can teleport out of Master Kuyi's House
[Butterfly]Once you have visited Master Kuyi's House, you can teleport there from any Jirus outdoor area.
[Wonderland Travel Agency]Procedurally generated maps may now have Yeti enemies.
############Debug###############
[Chillwind Valley]Fixed a bug that causes the name of this location to not display correctly in traditional Chinese.
简体中文
##########Content################
【吉鲁寒风谷】新地点：库伊老爷家
【吉鲁寒风谷】这个区域现在也有了一个可以进入【东吉鲁山岭 - 福尔德入口】的入口了。（就像这个地方在古代的时候一样。）
【吉鲁寒风谷】在这个地图上北部的山区加入了更多细节。
【库伊老爷家】加入了一些可用的家具包括你可以使用的炼金设备、冰箱、床和熔炉。（这个区域仍然在施工）
【库伊老爷家】为冰箱加入了默认的内容物。（这是一个永久储存设备。）
【蝴蝶之翼】你可以传送出库伊老爷家
【蝴蝶之翼】在你首次进入过库伊老爷家之后，你可以从吉鲁岛任何野外区域传送过去。
【奇幻之地旅行社】过程生成的随机地图现在可能出现雪人敌人作为主题。
############Debug###############
【吉鲁寒风谷】修复了这个区域的名称在繁体中文版本中未正常显示的Bug。
20241001
English
############Content##############
[Master Kuyi's House]Added dialogs for Master Kuyi.
[Item]New Fruit: Tomato (Along with some common fruit dishes that you can use tomatoes to make)
[Item]New Seed: Tomato Seed
[Shopping]Random gardening merchants now sell Tomato Seeds.
[Shopping]Random food ingredient merchants now sell Tomatoes.
简体中文
##########Content################
【库伊老爷家】为库伊老爷加入了一些对话内容。
【物品】新水果：番茄 （同时包括了一些常见的可以用番茄制作的水果料理。）
【物品】新种子：番茄种子
【购物】随机的种植商人现在会贩卖番茄种子。
【购物】随机的食材商人现在贩卖番茄。
20241002
English
############Content##############
[Cooking]New cooking recipe: Tomato Egg Stir Fry (The name of the dish will dynamically change based on the name of the egg you are using. Have fun making weird things. :D)
[Cooking]New cooking recipe: Tomato Fish (The name of the dish will dynamically change based on the name of the fish you are using. )
[Cooking]New cooking recipe: Tomato Stewed Meat (The name of the dish will dynamically change based on the name of the meat you are using. )
[Cooking]New cooking recipe: Strange Tomato Stewed Meat (If you use strange meat...)
[Wiki]Updated everything above to the game's wiki.
############Debug###############
[Cooking]Fixed a bug that sometimes the game system was unable to differentiate human flesh from normal meat.
简体中文
##########Content################
【料理】新料理配方：番茄炒蛋（这道菜的名字会随着你使用的蛋的名字不同而改变。所以，来制作奇怪的菜肴吧。:D）
【料理】新料理配方：茄汁鱼（这道菜的名字会随着你使用的鱼的名字不同而改变。）
【料理】新料理配方：茄汁炖肉 （这道菜的名字会随着你使用的肉的名字不同而改变。）
【料理】新料理配方：奇怪的茄汁炖肉 （如果你用奇怪的肉的话）
【维基】将上述内容更新到了游戏的维基。
############Debug###############
【料理】修复了一个有时系统无法区别人肉和普通的肉的bug。
20241003
English
############Content##############
[Fjordr]New Location: Fjordr Shelter
[Fjordr Shelter]Added butterfly support.
[Fjordr Shelter]Added a Phoenician Agent in this location.
简体中文
##########Content################
【福尔德】新地点：福尔德避难所
【福尔德避难所】加入了蝴蝶支持。
【福尔德避难所】在这里加入了一个凤凰军团特工。
20241004
English
############Content##############
[Character Customization]Added 1 new male character variation.
[Fjordr Shelter]Added a shady dealer who sells passports.
[Enemy]Most Nise Heavy Soldiers shall now correctly have the Samujier faith.
[Enemy]Nise Heavy Soldiers now have their Max HP randomized.
[Enemy]New Enemy: Ghost of White Wolf Warrior (As ghosts, they will drop ectoplasm.)
[Chillwind Valley]Ghosts of White Wolf Warriors now appear in this area.
简体中文
##########Content################
【角色自定义】加入了一个新的男性角色外观。
【福尔德避难所】加入了一个新的可疑的商人，贩卖护照。
【敌人】现在几乎所有的尼斯重装士兵会正确地拥有萨姆吉尔信仰。
【敌人】尼斯重装士兵的最大生命值现在有一定的随机性。
【敌人】新敌人：白狼战士幽灵 （因为是幽灵的缘故，他们会掉落灵质）
【吉鲁寒风谷】这个区域现在会有白狼战士幽灵
Latest news from Ukraine:
https://controlc.com/757ba1f2
https://pastelink.net/a3ggieu6