DD# 258 Happy New Year!

Hi, everyone! Welcome to the first developer's diary of 2026!

After working on demons for a few weeks at the end of the last year,
Let's kick start this year with some excellent content updates.

First thing for this week is...

Christian shall be more badass!

Well, this is just a new character appearance you can use for your main character or any customized teammates. He is an upcoming story character in the North Peak.
Yes, in the North Peak, there is a garrison from the Holy Order of the Eternal Staff. After all, who else can take on the task to guard a place that sealed the devil and defeat waves of demons, heretics, and other factions who want to unleash the great evil?

As such, normal members of the Eternal Staff also received some visual upgrades.

But, looking cool alone certainly cannot defeat the demons they are facing. Thus, they also have some war gear upgrades.

You can purchase those gun modifications from their Quartermaster as well.

The faith itself shall also be further enhanced!

This is the first miracle of Jesus Christ. Thus, through their faith, the faithful shall be able to pray to recreate such a miracle and turn water into wine.
(If that does not work, well, we can always make wine with a brewing machine.)

Statues of the Blessed Virgin Mary are now also common furniture items.
Other than decorating your rooms, Christian characters have additional options when interacting with them.

They seem to have just random content updates. But here is an example strategy: Pray in front of a Statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary to gain devotion -> Pray to turn water into wine by spending devotion -> Use wine to make a Molotov -> burn the heretics!
Have fun. :D

Alright, that's for the side of faith. The side of Hell also received some new content. Otherwise, things will be too easy. But, as we all know, all things worth doing are hard. And the strong chose to do hard things on purpose. Thus, there shall be even more variations of demons.

The first floor of the North Peak is a huge ice cave. Thus, we naturally get new ice demons known as Ice Hollows. If you kill enough of them, you can learn more about their natural strength and weaknesses. But, here is a hint, just burn them with fire!

There is also a new type of demon worship that does not follow just one demon lord.
A new heresy just appeared:

The Chaos Undivided...err...wait, it's actually the Seven Sins Undivided. But you get the idea.
It has some features of each of those seven demon lords, but none of them is as strong as the followers dedicated to one demon lord.
Well, that only means you have more heretics to burn. (Or, if you wish, you can also join them since the game has a lot of freedom. But, let's not go down this dark path right now.)

Now, since both sides are prepared enough, it's time to venture into the North Peak itself.
Actually, this part is the main story update of this week.
Players from the SAPC++ era will immediately recognize the internal space of this location. The big map structure of this location is unchanged. It also has tons of traps and puzzles like before. We even get an upgraded QTE system just for some of the traps here. But, since a Christian order has taken over the defense of this location. Many puzzles have been replaced with something more... biblical.

We also have some returning characters from the last war.

In an optional part of this location, the Guardian of Water is still here, giving out free holy water.
But, since he is much older now, he will not suddenly attack you to test if you are worthy of this renewed crusade. His room is the only safe place on the first floor where you can rest.

Of course, there will undoubtedly be some people who don't like such religious content.
Tell them to KISS MY ASS IF THEY DON'T LIKE.

(Backup link: https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1yWvZBREVG)
This is a new song to celebrate that we keep the world alive for another year.
NEOLITHIC is the longest-living RPG Maker game in the world.
On our more than 21 years of journey, we do not need the opinions of those who know nothing about us.
“Trust in God and trust my fists. That’s all I need to exist.”

In the Year 2025, the game received 344 updates. Each update makes the game better!
"This is my land.
This is my life.
And I live it my way."

Happy New Year to all those who are with us!

The full update log of this week:
20251227
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[Asset]The 3D assets for the Eternal Staff holy order members are ready. Their 2D assets also got an update.
[Character Customization]You can now use the appearance of an Eternal Staff holy order member on your main character or customized teammates.
[Localization] The texts for generic Eternal Staff members have been moved to their own files.
[Eternal Staff]Added more dialog options for members of the Eternal Staff.
[Firearm]New Gun Module: Rifle Anti-Demon Mag
[Firearm]New Gun Module: Pistol Anti-Demon Mag
[Eternal Staff]Their Quartermaster now sells Rifle Anti-Demon Mags and Pistol Anti-Demon Mags
[Eternal Staff]Their Quartermaster also sells Rifle Holy-Light Mags and Pistol Holy-Light Mags
[Wiki]Updated the Gun Modification page.
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【资源】永恒之杖成员的3D资源就绪。其2D资源也获得了一定更新。
【角色自定义】你现在可以使用永恒之杖成员的外观作为你的角色外观作为你的主角或自定义队友。
【本地化】永恒之杖成员的文本现在移动到了他们自己的文件中。
【永恒之杖】为普通成员加入了更多的对话内容。
【枪械】新枪械部件：步枪反恶魔弹夹。
【枪械】新枪械部件：手枪反恶魔弹夹。
【永恒之杖】他们的军需官现在会贩卖步枪反恶魔弹夹和手枪反恶魔弹夹。
【永恒之杖】他们的军需官现在会贩卖步枪圣光弹夹和手枪圣光弹夹
【维基】更新了枪械改造页面。

20251228
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[Furniture]New Furniture: Statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Additional option if any of your teammates follow any Christian faith.)
[Shopping]Various furniture vendors, the Quartermaster of the Eternal Staff, Bob's Grocery, now all sell the Statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
[Item]New Drink: Wine
[Shopping]Various vendors now sell wine.
[Alchemy] Wine can be used in alchemy.
[Wiki]Updated the alchemy page.
[Alcohol Brewing Machine]You can now use Alcohol Brewing Machines to brew wine.
[Wiki]Updated the "Other Crafting" page.
[Faith] Christian faith can now pray to turn water into wine. (You can also use it in battles as a free act that does not consume your turn.)
[Eternal Staff]Added a hidden room in their basement.
[Eternal Staff]Added another room on the surface level where there is an altar and a Statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
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【家具】新家具：圣母玛丽亚像 （如果你的任何队友追随任何的基督教信仰，会有额外的交互选项。）
【购物】各种家具商人、永恒之杖的军需官、鲍勃的杂货店现在会贩卖圣母玛丽亚像
【物品】新饮料：葡萄酒
【购物】各种商人会贩卖葡萄酒。
【炼金】葡萄酒可以用于炼金。
【维基】更新了炼金页面。
【酿酒机】你现在可以用酿酒机制造葡萄酒。
【维基】更新了【其它制造】页面。
【信仰】基督教信仰可以祈祷把水变成酒。（可以在战斗中作为不消耗回合的自由动作使用。）
【永恒之杖】在他们的地下室加了一个隐藏房间。
【永恒之杖】在地面层加入了一个新的房间，包含一个祭坛和一个圣母玛丽亚像。

20251229
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[Character Customization]Added another playable male appearance.
[Faith]New Religion Group: Demon Worship.
[Faith]Added all demon-worshipping faiths to the Demon Worship Religion Group.
[Wiki]Updated the faith page.
[Eternal Staff]Added another NPC. Depending on your faith, he is hostile to demon worshippers; he will try to convince non-Christians to convert; he provides free healing to Christian. And, there are a lot of Bible quotes.
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【角色自定义】增加了一个新的可用男性角色外观。
【信仰】新宗教组：恶魔崇拜
【信仰】将所有恶魔崇拜的信仰加入了恶魔崇拜宗教组
【维基】更新了信仰页面。
【永恒之杖】加入了一个新的NPC。基于你的信仰，他对恶魔崇拜者有敌意；他会试图说服非基督教信仰的人员转化；他会为基督徒提供免费治疗。并且，他会大量引用圣经。

20251230
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[Jiru Island]The Entrance of the North Peak is no longer WIP.
[Jiru Island]New Location: The North Peak 1F. (Early WIP. But players from the SAPC++ era will find great familiarity.)
[The North Peak 1F]Added fishing data.
[The North Peak 1F]Added three easy QTE traps.
[The North Peak 1F]Added enemies near the entrance.
[The North Peak 1F]Added butterfly data.
[The North Peak 1F]Added a lightning trap and its switch.
[The North Peak 1F]Added enemies in the second part after you pass the lightning trap.
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Added a new QTE system. (An upgrade from the SAPC++ era.)
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【吉鲁岛】北方之顶入口不再是施工中状态。
【吉鲁岛】新地点：北方之顶1F (早期施工阶段。但是SAPC++时代的玩家会发现这里非常熟悉。)
【北方之顶1F】加入了钓鱼数据。
【北方之顶1F】加入了3个简单的QTE陷阱。
【北方之顶1F】在入口附近加入了敌人。
【北方之顶1F】加入了蝴蝶之翼数据。
【北方之顶1F】加入了一个雷电陷阱和对应的开关。
【北方之顶1F】在第二部分的区域加入了敌人。
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加入了一个新的QTE系统。（是SAPC++时代的升级版本。）

20251231
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[The North Peak 1F] And lo, a sign was given for the second part: Isaiah 26:2. And the door shall open only when thou prayest before the three statues of the angels.
[Faith] And a new core of belief was established, and its name was Seven Sins Undivided.
[Faith] And a common faith was given unto the wandering NPCs, that they might walk under the banner of the Seven Sins Undivided.
[Wiki] And the scribes set their hands to the record, and the page of faith was renewed.
[Enemy] And the Fire Imps were found cleaving unto the Seven Sins Undivided; and though thou makest them thy servants, yet their faith shall not turn until the day thou convertest them.
[Enemy] And the Possessed were appointed a new path, for their default faith was set to the Seven Sins Undivided and not unto Lucifer.
[Enemy] And the Possessed were caused to arise upon the North Peak.
[The North Peak 1F] And the order of their appearing was refined, that the land might run with greater harmony.
[Battle] And the measure of enrage born of wounded emotion was made plain and simplified before the warriors.
[QTE] And the time of return after the Quickened Trial was shortened, that the flow of the world be not hindered.
[The North Peak 1F] And foes were added unto the third part, according to the decree of the makers.
[Asset] And new forms were shaped in the forge, and behold, an ice demon was fashioned in cold majesty.
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【北方之顶1F】看哪，第二部分的线索出自以赛亚书26:2；若欲开启其门，必当在三座天使雕像前献上祈祷。
【信仰】并有一新信仰的核心被立定，其名为七罪合一。
【信仰】并有一通用之信仰赐予NPC，使他们行走在七罪合一之道上。
【维基】于是记录被修订，信仰之页得以更新。
【敌人】火焰小鬼如今归于【七罪合一】之信仰；当你将其收为仆从时，此信仰必随之而存，直至你亲手将其转化于别的道路。
【敌人】被附体之人的本源信仰被更改，他们不再随从路西法，而是归于【七罪合一】。
【敌人】而被附体之人如今显现于北方之顶。
【北方之顶1F】敌人生成之律被精炼，如金银经火，使其运行更为顺畅。
【战斗】因情感之创而入【激怒】的计算被简化，使战士得以明白其法。
【QTE】在QTE终结之后，回归主流程的时刻被缩短，使行路者不再久候。
【北方之顶1F】第三部分之地带增添了新的敌人，依照制定者的旨意而设。
【美术资源】并有新的冰系恶魔之形象被造，其寒气如冬之息。

20260101
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[Enemy] Behold, a new foe rises among the nations, and its name is Ice Hollow.
[Pet] And it was granted unto thee that Ice Hollows may be taken and made as thy servants.
[Wiki] And the record of beasts was renewed, and the page of pets was set in order.
[Wonderland Travel Agency] And Ice Hollows shall now appear in the places of wandering, in the realms shaped after demons.
[Wonderland Travel Agency] And the spawning of enemies in demon‑themed lands shall heed the nature of the environment: for in the fire caves shall fire imps and ruinborns abound, and in the ice caves shall Ice Hollows multiply.
[Prefix] A new prefix was forged, and its name is Gelid; it may rest upon any weapon as the frost rests upon the earth.
[Wiki] And the scroll of prefixes was updated, so that all who seek knowledge may understand its ways.
[Loot] And a list of spoils was appointed unto the Ice Hollows; they shall cast forth weapons bearing the Gelid mark.
[Guide to Monster Hunting] And the hunters’ guide received a new entry, declaring the nature and ways of the Ice Hollow.
[The North Peak 1F] And Ice Hollows now walk in the second and third parts of the North Peak, as was ordained.
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[Special Attribution] And it was seen that the special attributions, which alter states and shape the foundations beneath them, were too burdensome for the elder machines; yea, battles fell by twenty to thirty frames. Therefore were they refined. By my command, the AIs learned to fashion caches and set dirty flags, that these reckonings be made only when the hour requireth it. I bear the tactical know-how, and they bear the efficiency of coding; together we labor as one.
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【敌人】看哪，新敌人自寒霜之境而来，其名为冰虚魔。
【宠物】并赐给你权柄，使你可以将冰虚魔收为你的仆从与同伴。
【维基】于是记录被更新，宠物之卷得以重写。
【奇幻之地旅行社】冰虚魔如今行走于恶魔主题的随机之地，按其命定而显现。
【奇幻之地旅行社】而恶魔主题之地的敌人刷新，必按环境而行：火焰洞穴中，火焰小鬼与毁灭之裔必然增多；冰之洞穴中，冰虚魔必如寒风般繁盛。
【词缀】新词缀被立，其名为「极寒的」；此乃通用之武器词缀，可临于诸般兵器之上。
【维基】词缀之卷被修订，使寻求知识者得以明白其义。
【掉落物】冰虚魔的掉落被设立；他们将放下各样带有「极寒的」词缀之兵器。
【怪物狩猎指南】狩猎之书新增条目，述说冰虚魔之形与其道。
【北方之顶1F】冰虚魔如今显现于第二与第三部分，正如所命定。
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【特殊属性】有言传来：特殊属性之运算，能改变状态并修正根基，对于旧日之器械实为沉重；战斗之中，帧数下坠二十至三十者屡见不鲜。故此，优化之工已然施行。我已教导AI，使其学会以缓存与脏标记行事，使计算只在所需之时发生。我以程序架构为长，他们以代码落地为能；我们同心协力，合作无间。

20260102
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[Song] A new song goeth forth among the people: <>.
[Boombox] Thy boomboxes are now made ready, that ye may hear <> in thy wandering.
[The North Peak 1F] The third part beareth a sign from Ezekiel 36:25, and its answer is the Water that Cleanseth.
[The North Peak 1F] An optional place hath been revealed in the third part, unlocked by the stirring of three switches. There alone may the weary find rest. A returning one standeth watch here, granting holy water without price.
[The North Peak 1F] The fourth part hath been appointed, and the foes therein have been summoned.
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[Holy Water] The meaning of Holy Water hath been broadened and made sure.
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[The North Peak 1F] A fault was mended: where the second part swelled with foes beyond measure, and the third part lacked them, balance hath now been restored.
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【歌曲】 有新歌在民中传扬，名为《Kiss My Ass if You Don't Like Me》。
【音乐播放器】 音乐器皿已被开启，使你在行路之时可听此歌。
【北方之顶1F】 第三部分得了一个记号：以西结书36:25，其解答乃是能洁净之水。
【北方之顶1F】 第三部分显出一处可选之地，须触发三处机关方能开启。唯此处可供疲惫者安息。昔日离去之人如今归来，在此守望，并无偿赐下圣水。
【北方之顶1F】 第四部分已被立定，敌人也按其位被召唤而来。
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【圣水】 圣水的定义已被扩展，使其意义更为明明。
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【北方之顶1F】 修补了错谬：第二部分敌人过盛，第三部分敌人稀少，如今秩序已复归。

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