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About Paralives
Paralives is a sandbox life‑simulation where you shape a character’s entire existence in an open‑world town. Meet diverse Townies, pursue careers, romance, family, or wealth, and watch your story unfold. The game emphasizes deep customization, from a flexible house‑building system to a detailed character creator, letting you craft homes and personalities without grid limits. Free updates and community mods expand the experience during Early Access.
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Open‑World Town Exploration
The town is filled with shops, parks, restaurants and museums for you to wander. You can explore these locations at any time, discovering new places as you progress.
Townies populate the area, each with their own traits and schedules, providing opportunities for interaction and story development.
- Take time to visit each venue; they often host unique dialogue or events.
- Observe NPC routines to find optimal moments for conversation.
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Advanced Character Creator – Paramaker
Paramaker lets you adjust height, facial features, body details, outfits and personality traits for each Parafolk. Every visual and behavioral aspect can be fine‑tuned.
Complex personalities include wants, needs, emotions and skills, influencing how characters react to situations.
- Mix traits to create contrasting personalities for richer interactions.
- Save multiple versions to experiment with different looks.
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Grid‑Less House Building Tools
Furniture, decor and clutter objects can be resized, recolored, stacked and placed freely. Curved walls, split‑level floors and multi‑story designs are supported.
The system is tactile, allowing you to stage homes for Parafolks with precision and creativity.
- Use the stacking feature to create layered interiors without clipping.
- Experiment with curved walls for more organic layouts.
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Career Paths and Life Stages
Find a job and follow flexible career progression, while also managing relationships, friendships, or rivalries. Parafolks can grow up, have children, and live long lives.
The game tracks wants, needs and emotions, affecting job performance and social outcomes.
- Balance work with social activities to keep needs satisfied.
- Monitor emotional states to avoid burnout.
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Modding Interface and Steam Workshop
An in‑game modding interface lets you edit or add content, from new items to custom towns. Community‑made mods, houses and Parafolks are available via Steam Workshop.
All updates promised during Early Access are free, encouraging ongoing community contributions.
- Browse the Workshop for ready‑made houses to inspire your builds.
- Back up your saves before applying large mods.
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