Redesigning Two Buildings for the Town 🏡
Hello everyone! Léa, here today to bring you two building redesigns for the city! We are getting closer to the release, and we need to rework some of our previous builds to include them in our brand new town. In our most recent trailer, you got a first glimpse at the city that you will soon be able to explore. Since then, we’ve been hard at work on improving our older builds, and today I will be showcasing the Gym and the Lighthouse!
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The Lighthouse: An Important Landmark
Over the last few weeks, I had the pleasure of working on redesigning the Lighthouse, an important building that will be visible from nearly every corner of the map. We needed it to be memorable but still coherent with the rest of the town. We had a couple of iterations, and we are happy to officially introduce the final version!
The Lighthouse has evolved quite a bit since its first appearance back in June 2020 in this video.
If you’ve been reading the other Patreon Posts, you might already be familiar with the process. For those who are not: we start with a moodboard to have a good idea of the direction we want to take for a building, after that we draw the building and try to make it look as close as the result we want in the game.
Since the Lighthouse was an important landmark, I had to do many iterations before finding the one we liked the most.
The original concept was drawn based on the references of the moodboard, and the building itself has evolved a lot since then. We decided to separate the Lighthouse since otherwise, it made for quite a bulky building.
I can’t wait for your Paras to explore this place, it’s such a nice place to have a romantic date!
New and Improved Gym: A Place to Take Care of your Paras
In the Gameplay reveal, we introduce you to a fancy gym where our Paras exercised and met new people. I worked on a new version that would fit in the lot assigned to it, and it’s now built on two floors instead of one. Since the building is in the industrial neighborhood, I also needed to design an exterior that would belong there.
The back of the building with a view of the roof and the fire exit
The first floor of the building with the reception, the changing rooms and their showers, a snack corner and a cardio area.
The second floor of the building has the yoga studio, the free weight zone and the bench presses.
A closer view from the yoga studio on the 2nd floor.
The free weight zone on the 2nd floor, like in any gym, has people leaving their dumbbells in the middle of the room.
The cardio area on the 1st floor, or as I like to call it, ‘’the Torture Room’’
The lockers where your Paras can come change outfits before working out.
The shower room, private and discreet for all your Para’s hygiene needs.
I hope you will love to come socialize and work out there!
That’s all for this week’s post. I hope that your Paras will live amazing moments at these two locations.
Take care and have a nice weekend!
Léa 🐶
Comments (67)
Oh! Segur que portaré a les meves parelles a una cita romàntica al far per gaudir de les vistes
I like ceilings. I'm currently looking up at my exposed concrete ceiling now as I lay in bed wondering why I feel concerned that paralives isn't coming with ceilings that block out sunlight ??? I've been scouring the net looking for pics that include ceilings and one of the *few* I saw was of a kitchen that included depth and a skylight. Please tell me this is not true or something that can change ?
this post made my heart happy !! i don’t go to the gym but seeing how cute everything looks, it just motivated me haha 🥹 i can’t wait to play with my paras and bring them here !!
The gym needs mirrors! Especially for yoga and free weights- where form is very important
(sorry to be the 70th comment hehe) The iconic lighthouse! It looks gorgeous, and I adore the house itself, it's so so cozy and beautiful! I can't wait to bring my Paras there <3 And the gym!!!! Absolutely stunning. This is such a small thing but I particularly love the landing between the floors. Having stairs that wrap around like that adds so much realism. I also really love the weight-lifting mats and the racks of weights! Plus the industrial building has such a cool look, inside and outside. You continue to have impeccable design sense and we are so lucky to be able to play in this beautiful world you've all built! <3 I can't wait for my Paras to start their early mornings at the gym and then reward themselves at the cafe!
Will Paras change outwear instantly when you click on the exercise equipment or they will go to a changing room and then return ?
I’m also wondering
Would love hygiene signs, wall hand sanitizers, paper towel holders/spray.
This is so cool I'm soooo hyped rn ! OMG 🤩🤩🤩 Can't wait to explore the build tool and the town and the townies and everything 🌈 You guys rock!
sooo excited!!!
Both builds look amazing. I really like the gym's interior but I feel like it looks too "clean" or too "cute". Real gym are rarely that decorated. Also I hope the yoga mat are usable as it would be disappointing to have a whole room dedicated to it in a premade build and it doesn't work
I am hoping that unlike The Sims, all the weights and other equipment in the gym will be usable, and not just decorative. I also hope to see stationary bikes and pull up bars, among other things for gyms and for our Paras to use at home. We had stationary bikes in The Sims 2, but not in TS3 or TS4, when stationary bikes are one of the most common gym equipment in peoples homes, other then treadmills. Since even those not into weight lifting, but just want to stay in shape, will have one or the other in their homes.
I would like to see shower and toilet cubicles in public spaces. To make everything feel a bit more public. Here, it seems more like a guest bathroom in a single-family home. I would also like to see more showers and toilets in one room to further emphasize the public feel. Perhaps in the future, this could also add more emotions, such as the feeling of being uncomfortable or embarrassed, because you're showering in a public shower or using a public restroom and could hear others, etc.
I love how the gym looks! I’m excited to send my para there. And I’ve enjoyed seeing the lighthouse change over time. I think it’s just right, now. Reminds me of light houses I’ve seen. Makes me think about that song: I Want To Marry A Lighthouse Keeper. I love that song. This makes me want to have a story about a lighthouse keeper and their partner.
Thank you! I always look forward to reading more about the developments of this game! This gym seems like a place I wish were real!
Omg, I love the ability to make the buildings have wear and tear on them!
lovee the look of the gym! so excited for early access getting closer and closer
I love how you guys strive for ultimate coziness in each one of your builds. I love the shadows of the fans, the sunlight, the brick accents and pillars; it's so lofty, you nailed that industrial aesthetic! And that lighthouse is gorgeous, and the house beside it just as much. I can't wait for my Paras to explore everything! Thank you for sharing 🥰🌇
The builds are looking great as always! This is a bit unrelated, but one thing that I can’t unsee in Paralives screenshots and videos lately is that ceiling lamps and fans cast shadows in the dollhouse style lighting, creating distracting standalone shadows around the build. Hope this gets changed. If the ceiling doesn’t cast a shadow, things attached to the ceiling shouldn’t cast a shadow either.
Overall, everything seems fine. Except it's strange that the gym locker room is so small... only one shower per locker room?? Very unrealistic, really. Please consider expanding the locker room even further. Thank you.
And one more question: Will there be saunas? I don't know, I'm still thinking about the locker rooms. If you count the lockers, there would be six in each locker room, and just one shower and toilet is very few. Thank you, and sorry for my insistence.
Looking amazing! Great work team! 😊
Thank you for your hard work! I love how detailed and well thought the new buildings looks like, however I will be honest I was I ln love with the first version of the light house, taller and surrounded by the flora on this hilltop. Also the lighting of the game seems to have changed, I'm worried we don't have the feeling and atmosphere we had with the first light house video and Maggie loft video too. Is it me? Can we have a showcase/post regarding this? Much love 🧡
Can we have a post which includes nighttime? I would love to see how the lighting works that way :) I'm seeing that the lighting changed a lot since 2020, became more cartoony, and I wonder what is the prettiest the graphics can be, daytime and nighttime.
I love everything about this update! I want to live in that house and climb to the very top of the Lighthouse! Here's hoping! 🤞 I also can't wait to workout in that cool gym! ✨️ I'm soooo excited for what's ahead when finally exploring Paralives for the first time! Great work!! 💕
The only thing I miss in the gym are mirrors 😄 🤭
I really love the aesthetic you guys have gone for with the industrial town making use of the existing infrastructure and modernizing it inside - there’s so many stories here. And as someone from the PNW, just being able to walk up to the light house and knowing you’re including lighting effects is just so charming. It would be a great place to have the Paras go for a picnic, date, or engagement. Out of curiosity… will ambient seagulls/birds/wildlife be considered (non-interaction)? The thought of them soaring near the cliffs is exciting.
I like the changes in the lighthouse and the house. Will there be updated wallpapers or is my desktop going to be a historical view? :-) I also like the gym, especially the private changing rooms with adjacent shower and toilet.
this is so cool. I'm patiently waiting for a complete showcase of the industrial district and forest and mountain! also waiting for the hackweek!.
I wish that gym was real and that I could go there omg 😍
some friendly feedback: those don't look like locker rooms or showers in gyms. They're usually more spacious, more showers, more lockers with benches in front and whatnot and toilet stalls are completely separated from shower areas. This looks more like a private home gym if anything. Just a heads up from a gymrat. Honestly even googling is enough to let you see what these areas look like, so I wonder if there were even references used or any research done. Positive: The house on the cliff is really pretty. Though I wished the lighthouse was a little taller and rounder. Your first version was definitely my favorite!
The cardio area also looks pretty narrow with seating positioned right next to where people are coming off the machines and pillars in the middle of the walkway. Maybe it's just my US perspective, but most gyms I've been to have a very open floor plan, including the hygiene areas. This building strikes me as one built for something very different and then retrofitted into a gym.
The first picture on the post is so gorgeous, I love the angle it was taken. I love the bright colours, the cartoonish clouds... even the green tint in the windows I'm not a fan of, I think it looks lovely here. Yet despite that, the game doesn't feel TOO cartoony, there's a touch of realism too...idk what I'm saying lol, let me simplify it: I LOVE IT!
Since you all separated the lighthouse, I was wondering if it was possible to have a round room directly connected to a rectangular room.
Thanks for showing us the updated builds Léa! The lighthouse and neighboring house are beautiful and I'm excited to read a family will be living in there. The gym looks incredible too. I love how sleek it looks. One question though, is what we see here all the gym equipment that will be available at the launch of early access and if not will other equipment be added to the build if it's added to the game?
From the exterior, the gym seems to have 3 stories, is the top one empty?
I'm thinking it could be a separate business/unit like a cafe or something. Which begs the question, it can only be accessed through stairs?
These look great! I kind of hoped for the lighthouse to look more like the trailer from 2020 in regards to height, but maybe that’s not possible now? Will Paras be able to go inside and up to the lighthouse? Also I’m curious where the “cutoff”/seperation to the industrial part happens? I honestly can’t wait !
These look so good! The gym especially looks so 'lived' in, cluttered but to not too much. Four months to go and I am so ready, and so ready to ditch... you know what! 😂
The changes are so cute! Has the inside of the house change a lot as well? I know it was made so long ago with a bit different style. And will Sebastian and his son still live in this house?
They are not living in the Lighthouse (they never did) it will be another family! the inside of the house is completely different!
My favorite thing to do in open world games is to explore all the little nooks and crannies; I love that Paralives is going for a detail oriented approach that will make exploring the town feel rewarding. (Also so excited for the light house! And a beach!)
It says that on day one of release, the game will have restaurants and shops and museums. Does this mean functional shops/cafes and collecting will be in the game? If not, the way it's worded sounds like it is! (Not complaining, just want to make sure) :))
For now we are aiming to have them functionnal for early access , with collectable items too! It's going great so far so I have high hopes that they will be in game!
The lighthouse area with the beach next to it is so nice! Also, I’ve noticed in these pictures there seems to be kind of a separate “indoor” version of the lighting system (while in the past pictures of buildings inside were showcased with the default “outdoor” lighting system). Did something change? 🙂
Most of the time we are showcasing with the 12pm lightting, right on top, I changed it to late afternoon to have the shadows from the windows! Also we changed our lamps lighting so now they have a nice glow at night and it's super pretty, we will showcase that soon :)
Love the redesigns! My only suggestion would be to add floor to ceiling mirrors in the weight-lifting rooms so Paras can monitor their form while lifting.
there are floor to ceiling mirrors in the lifting room, they appear white because the camera is far away, but once zoomed in there's a reflection.
"We decided to separate the Lighthouse since otherwise, it made for quite a bulky building." Q: Was the "bulkiness" an aesthetic concern, or a game performance concern? I love that Paras can escape the city and go look at the sea water from a high place. So peaceful. Definitely reminiscent of Quebec City :)
it was an asthetic concern! We wanted something light and airy
Can't wait to construct my house and see that cute little Lighthouse in the distance haha 🙂↕️
Love the lighthouse so much! Also, "the free weight zone on the 2nd floor, like in any gym, has people leaving their dumbbells in the middle of the room" gave me a good laugh 😂
Will we be able to live in the house next to the light house? And will generally all buildings in town be accessible or serve a purpose (you can click on them to do something, even if you cannot go inside) or are some just for decoration?
this one will belong to an already existing family, you will soon meet them :)
Oh wow, I love the lighthouse!! And not that I was worried, but I'm super happy it's now officially in the town ❤️ The first few images of it had me really hoping for lots that aren't next to a road, but then the cliff side view showed that it's not too far off. Is the lighthouse lot going all the way to the road? And will it be possible to have lots not next to a road, like for a hut in the woods? Aaahh, the gym is so cool too! Love the ladder in the back - is it functional? 😄 And the "pillars" - are they pillars or are they walls with thickness? Also a very optimistic gym, putting the snack bar right at the entrance so you need to go through it to the gym, I would just never get past it 😂 Just such an amazing post. And since it's you, Léa, I have a bonus question: When will Jason be made official? 😉 ❤️
Ahah We are still pushing for Jason to make it to the official list ahah For house that are away from the street, keep in mind that we are working on the townhouses for a while now, but we will soon show you more of the country side of the city
Love the effort and passion present in each one of the posts you guys make. Really amazing. Regarding the light house, have you considered just making it one or two floors taller. Seeing as it might be a bit short to be a light house?
We calculated the height of it with our in game camera so that it will not be off screen when you're going next to it in the town view!
I really like the light house one. I wonder can we work the lighthouse?
And can we live in the lighthouse's house?
Ahh so excited for the lighthouse!!!! 💡🥰💡
Is the ladder from the fire escape functional? If so, that's really exciting!
the ladder is no touching the ground so this one won't be functional sorry!
The gym looks so polished!
That’s a nice remaster of the various buildings from past years! Beautiful!
This looks amazing!
Leá this made my weekend! I’m on holiday and taking care of my doggo so we were viewing this together! Love the work on the lighthouse and gym! I can’t wait to see it all come to life 🥰 👏🏻