The Paralives Roadmap

Any update for this?

I love building but yes live mode for sure. I do wish there was an option to switch between 1st and third person mode and whether we can control them with WASD keys or point and click

Cars we will have CARS

while live mode is obviously extremely important, I also feel that in terms of development progress it makes more sense to start with build mode and paramaker, and getting those to a certain level, otherwise the characters wouldn't have anything to interact with when live mode comes around. I'm no expert in game development, but I imagine it's easier to have characters and objects developed to an extent first, before determining how live mode will integrate into the environment. I'm a data programmer myself and started my career in QA, I can't imagine trying to test a game in live mode without enough builds or characters in the environment, it'd so be awkward and incomplete. anyways, just my thoughts, keep up the awesome work!

Hi! I just wanted to mention that I'm finally able to pledge to this project, and I'm super happy to support you guys :D Keep up the good job! <3

I think honestly why so many people have chosen live mode is simply because of the whole twitter debacle. There's a demand there because people want the team to be focusing on gameplay aspects especially now.

I love all 3 aspects, but in the sims (with mods) i'd spend hours creating characters and their outfits. But build mode does look really promising so far, especially all of the customisation.

I like anything really that allows one to be creative, and building a home to ones personal tastes certianly fits the bill, and having a variety of colours and adornments to make it your own. What ever that may be :)

Im so so so excited to build in paralives <3 :)

Mostly excited about building simce that was the first thing you saw and heard about the game. And I like the many thing you can do that you can't do in any other game. So that's what I'm most excited about

Im so excited to see whats to come!

Also, Stardew Valley is a game that does meaningful relationships very well if you want inspiration.

Hoping for so much in live mode. So I'm glad so many agree here. This is with out a doubt my favorite part of simulation games. Really hoping for a lot of depth and dynamics of each Parafolk so that they really appear unique. Hoping that there will be more levels to personality traits based on interactions with Parafolk and objects like this much [? out of 5] of a certain trait based on how frequently they act on their traits and if they can change some of their traits during a crisis. If certain animations were different for each personality trait would be cool. Body language says so much and I hate seeing the same animation for every sim. It's repetitive and less immersive. Can different worlds all dance differently, and have different cultures and foods? I would really love it if there might be a language barrier and that you could need to learn a certain language to communicate. Can neighborhoods that you grow up in have an influence on you? Can scholarships to private schools be a thing and playable schools be a thing? And for there to be a class schedule and homework for each class once a parafolk is older? Grades for each class? Sometimes have a substitute teacher? And still have after school clubs and activities? And a popularity system would be cool too. Also hoping that the attraction system will have depth for relationships, and for there to be a romantic reputation system. It would make sense if there was also autonomy to ask for relationships, marriage proposals, and having children; and for a prompt to pop-up to ask how you choose to respond. Consequences for both parents and children when divorce happens. And that aunts, cousins, grandparents, stepparents, half-sibling and such will be labeled so as to not be attracted to family because it's just weird. Also I think this would make big family gatherings like a funeral, holiday or just a reunion become so much more. I feel like school vacations around holidays and time-off-work around funerals should be an option. And with the parent-child relationship, I think it would make sense to have the ability to set more house rules than just curfew and to be able to give house chores, allowance, punishments, and schedule for meal-times. And that parents' influence is more about secure or insecure relationships and not just about having manners. I would hope that manners could still be learned later on, if someone were to have a bad parent. And I would hope that parafolk could work out insecurities by going to therapy. Also hoping that parafolk can inherit small boost to certain genes like an advantage if their parent was an expert at something. I feel like having a IQ boost based on study/science/math, or an EQ boost based on relationships/reading fiction/language, Health boost based on exercise and diet, Creativity boost based on creative outlets; these would be nice to influence genetics. This way it's not just traits that have an influence on how well a parafolk does at something, and it makes parents different. There could even be a drain to the IQ, EQ, Health, Creativity or whichever area if the parent didn't focus on these habits for themselves. But I do also hope that skills will *not* be so easy to achieve. That way it will remain more playable and actually have a reason to create many generations. I really want for there to be more work-places to play in than just a few. I think it would be so cool if each career had an option to be active and playable. And also if it had several career paths for each starting job. [Some of these might be impossible in the basegame, but I'm really hoping for a bunch of it in expansions or updates. My biggest concern is that the game will be re-playable, make interactions feel truly unique in some way and not feel as if all Parafolk are basically the same.]

Will what be voted on shown next? Also great job on the game I just joined Patreon and love it already

yo if you need someone to build some places hit me up hahaha i am australian though so you probably wont 😂😂

Soon as that first monthly hit yall said 👋😂

This is great! I can't wait to see more 😍

Thanks for the update!

Excited for everything, but a life sim game needs a good live mode. So really curious to see more information on that.

So happy to hear updates like this!! So exciting!!! <3

you guys are amazing ! keep it up

Actually, I'm excited about EVERYTHING but even more excited to see live mode. So happy this game is continuing to progress smoothly and so happy that a lot of people are supporting this game ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Well done again guys for the new stretch goal! Amazing to see it still grow to get you a full team! 😍🎉🤘🏻 you’re the best! Keep it up. Lots of love 🌷🤓

Well lets see, Buildmode would be my real top choice, but you have shown just how awesome you and the team have done to make this part of the game above and beyond already, and Character customization is already extremely promising even with just a snippet of info, but live mode would have to be the one choice that has me on the edge of my seat, can't wait!

Built mode in this game rules B)

So happy for these guys, and so excited about the roadmap. 😍🤘🏻 I’ve posted and retweeted about the job offers and hoping someone with the skills in mention will help with this dream game! You can do it Paralives 🎉🥰 We love you!

I'm excited about all of it, but right now I want to see more about character customization, then Live. A lot has been shown about Build, so the more I see of the other parts, too, the more excited I get.

I voted for live mode, but not because I want anything rushed. The team needs to follow their plan and no one else's. They know best how their time in development should be spent. I simply think live mode is what I am most curious to see. I support the team completely and look forward to seeing how each stage develops!

Honestly, I’m super excited about all of the game! I chose Build Mode because that’s what we’ve seen the most of and what has caused me to fall in love with Paralives, but as the game develops and we see more, there’s no doubt that all the other features, especially Live Mode, will be my favorite ❤️

It doesn't make sense to be so excited about live mode right now, I think it would stunt the game's development. If we pressure the team into making the game mode right now, the parafolks will not look and be their best, since their current selfs would be the basis of everything. Don't rush things, guys!!!

Je suis très intéressé par ce jeu ! Je vous soutiens à fond ;)

I am super crazy about the build mode but I voted LIVE because I know that is what some people concern about. And I am so happy that you guys lay out clear plans. I TRUST YOU wholeheartedly and willing to support you to the success.

I'm excited about live mode but I'm also still excited about the character creation. We got just a very short snippet and we need to see how it works: how to make the faces, are there pre mades, do you have sliders for the face? And pets!

I feel like Build mode is already amazing and I have never been good at character creation, so live mode it is. I can't wait to see it all come together and become a great game.

I’ve spent the last hour sending people your job post! I’m making sure you have some top notch people to choose from. Also please don’t feel like you have to rush showing the live mode. I know the team is going through some changes so please take your time while you adjust ❤️ In the meantime I’m gonna continue to send ppl your way to apply 💕

I personally don't care for build mode at all. My favorite part of simulation games has always been character creation. Making the personalities in my head come to life is so rewarding! I am very excited to see Paramaker above all else :)

Not going to lie. I'm so happy that you guys made a long term road map of your plan for us. But I am alittle disappointed. It seems as though Live Mode is the shortest stage, and that's the part I'm most excited for. What Sims is missing is the heart of the game such as the silly interactions with other Sims, crazy personalities, and strong story progressions. I'll still support, but I am conflicted.

Voted for live mode even though the correct answer would be "all of the above"! I do worry that the roadmap is a little too ambitious; I expected the "early 2021" line to be "end of 2021" since Live Mode is gonna be a BEAST. But hey, if the team thinks it's possible, even better! :)

Live mode! I'm not a builder so although the tools you show are impressive, they don't excite me personally. It's all about the parafolk and their lives :)

What language/engine is the game written in? I'd love to apply if you guys are looking for another code monkey. I love making mods for these types of games because the sandbox style means the possibilities are endless.

I strongly believe live mode because that is the thing that keeps you coming back to a game as over time new games will release things with maybe the same type of graphics or build mode but when you have a sturdy gameplay people will never leave

Super excited to see more of all of this! However I think we've seen plenty of build mode for the time-being. And I don't want to rush into live mode too soon. Maybe a male Para could be revealed first and then we can see options between two Paras then. I know Maggie doesn't have a romantic relationship and I enjoy that aspect but I think it'd be nice to see her have coffee and chat with a friend and see the interactions between her and someone else. Not to mention the fun if he tries to flirt with her and she shoots him down....But I'm rambling. Point is I really want to see all three of these but in order of Paramaker, Live Mode, then more build.

Please don't rush live mode 😶😶 All of those features are the most important ones!!! Thank you for this road-map though Alex. Keep the passion burning, we're all behind you and the team. And best of luck with recruitment!! If I had any skills in video game creation other than "I have cool ideas", I'd move from Australia to Montreal to work on the game without a backwards glance 🤣 As someone who has dealt with hiring and firing before, my best advice is to trust your instincts. I know it sounds lame, but it's the best thing you can do!

Definitely wish there was an 'All of the above' option, haha. Thank you all for such amazing work so far! Can't wait to see where this game goes! <3

Definitely more of Paramaker. I still want to see our first male

Yay, my first poll!:D I became a patron just after the last poll took place^^ I can't wait for the pre alpha 4 phase!!

Thanks for sharing the road map! Things seem to be coming together smoothly. I'm really curious to see how the personality system will work! So excited for this game!

I love that you give us polls! I am truly excited to play the simulation as that is what my main focus is on (creative build mode comes second for me!). I would appreciate if there were user options to customize a world (how they want it instead of preset).

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Thank you for the transparency on this and going into details on the process and time frames. So excited to see the Live footage, because the content delivered so far has been very intriguing!

Things are going along great for you guys! Also I see more and more publications about your game on Facebook.

I am looking forward to live and build videos :D Though, Maggie is so cute!!!

I'm all for seeing more options given by paramaker. I don't know...it just Maggie wasn't changed much in the reveal video.

This is amazing. I love how well, often, & clearly you communicate what is going on with everyone here. I am so excited for this game & this post only made me moreso! Good luck with the hiring process, and with the overall creation of the game. You’re creating something great, & I can’t wait to play it. Have fun & hope you’re all taking care of yourselves while working hard!

Honestly, I am excited in this order: 1 build, 2 - live, 3 - character creation Though I am a builder at heart and even though, I love creating unique characters. When it comes down to it, the goal is to play with them in very interesting ways. I love to create stories for any character I play in ever game. So, I guess I like to a bit of role play in my game. So, yea I WILL WAIT for live mode features... but I'm still "most excited by" livemode... because that is endgame for me. I am glad Alex and the team are taking things slow and getting it just right. This game is going to be really fun. I never set the bar too extremely high for indie games, because they dont have the budget of larger developer teams from big gaming companies. The bar is, however, reasonably set to a reachable expectation. How the game looks and feels so far, excites me.

Edit: I didn't realize there was a message system on here, sorry! This is my first time on Patreon DX Omg I can't believe I missed the first developer chat... I didn't even know it was happening, I wish there was an email or something. Is it going to be at the same day and time every week? That's the main reason I'm pledged for so much.

i really hope theres a beta test for the patrons next year!!

Im excited for build mode because well Im a builder, I’d like to see live modeWhen it’s ready and paras lively hood personalities etc, but for now Im interested in build mode. And of the advancement of tools we’ve seen so far with teasers but also building grid less! Im interested in seeing what other tools will be offered we can use to build with and possibilities of it.

I'm interested about how you will handle sharing creations between players

I'm interested to see if you guys will handle occult states or not.

I voted for live mode, but #2 thing I'm looking forward to is PERSONALITIES. I'm hoping the team surprises me instead of just rehashing systems from other life sims.

I'm most excited for build mode. I can't wait to see what awesome builds players can create! I'm not that creative myself though😅

Live mode simply because we have seen barely anything. And it is where most of the actual game takes place. Though I understand if that is still far out before we get to check it out and I do still want to see more of what the other tools can do with more polish!

I hope that the Parafolk have plenty of minor animations that are affected by age/personality. My favorite part of any game is seeing how the characters idle. Do they slouch if they’re a slob? Or doze off a little if they’re elderly sitting down? Or snuggle in bed if they’re partners. But especially when they have preferences or personality like if a neat freak walks into a messy room and makes a face. Can’t wait to see all of what y’all come up with!

I said I was most excited for build mode because I would honestly buy this game just for the build features we've seen so far and I'm trying not to get my expectations too high for the live mode stuff

I'm excited for live mode. I want to see real interactions. I love to watch my characters reactions. I hope that certain personalities have quirky interactions/reactions based on their personalities. Like I shy introduction parafolk for timid parafolk, or super aggressive introduction for assertive/flirty parafolk. Maybe messy Parafolk could get sad when they have to clean and extra happy when they get to watch TV... Basically just please make the game play not get boring by having the Parafolk all act the same way and have basic personalities and reactions.

Thank you for the roadmap, i would choose all of them but i'm most excited about the live mode. Take care you guys, looking forward to seeing what you have in store for us :D

I wish we could have a choice on how many life stages we play with. Something we’ve NEVER seen is the Pre-Teen life state. The teen is too old and the child is far too young. The pre-teen phase in life is what I remember most and I’ve always wanted the Sims to adapt that function. Some people may not care, so giving us options to not include a life state would be siiiiick! ALSO, something I’ve always wanted and I see people clearly try to recreate it is Going To School. I see so many schools built and there’s no real dynamic to it that makes sense to play with - at least for me. I’d love to be able to bring my pre-teens to school and young adults to college!

This looks exciting, but it will be awhile till the game comes out, possibly in late 2021.

I wish I could vote for them all but I will agree with the majority - really looking forward to seeing how you all tackle live mode. I want to see those pretty parafolk in action! Good luck with your hiring process and may the force be with you.

Sooo exciting for you all! Good luck with everything! Oh! And with build mode, pleeaaaase let us be able to paint our ceilings! 😂😂

I'm very interested to see how you guys tackle aging! What I would love the most, is gradual growth and development rather than just suddenly being in a different age group all together, but I imagine that would be tough, so I'm curious what direction you're going to go!

Voted for live mode as gameplay is the most important feature for me to be able to enjoy a game, but to get there and do it right the team needs to take its time with build mode and paramaker. I can be patient. Good luck on the hiring process!

I can't wait to see the pool and some ocean gameplay.

I work in architecture and I can't wait for the build mode! In the sims, I would only build houses, but it clearly lacked some features to make everything like in real life. Paralives looks so versatile I think I'll be able to do pretty much anything I want with this game which is fantastic. It even has real units! Depending on how this turns out, I think it could low-key be used as a tool in my field since it looks way more intuitive than any tool in this genre right now. Of course, I'm also very excited for everything else! Continuez le bon travail! Cheers d'une montréalaise à un autre :)

I'm excited to hear more about live mode since we haven't heard anything yet. My main problem with the Sims 4 is that gameplay IMO is repetitive and lacks heart. Since I like playing family dynasties, I want to see how paras age and interact at different ages. I also like building, but I feel pretty confident already that build mode is going to be awesome. 😁 Also, if live mode isn't ready yet, I don't want you guys to rush. EA does that to their developers and look what we get.

I am concerned that you seem to be limiting your serch for new developers to Montreal, we live in a country (Canada) filled with talented people who would be willig to move for a great job. Please don't forget that the west has talent also.

Excited for all of it really, especially build and live modes!

This is so exciting! Thank you Paralives team for creating this roadmap to help give us a better idea of the development stages and the planning process. I am THRILLED to see what is in store for Paralives! xoxo

For me Live mode and gameplay / interactions between characters / story progression are the most important things.. Thank you for your efforts...most of us compare your work / game with the Sims franchise...don't feel obligated to this...create something new and unique...have a nice day ;)

So exciting!

Stage 4 for ME is the most important one, every game needs a solid foundation and as fun as it is to create characters,shape their personalities or build an amazing house and organise everything, live mode and the actual gameplay (the interactions between the parafolks) is the center and the heart of this type of a game in MY opinion.Thanks for sharing all this information with us Paralives team <3 ^^ and good luck.

Well for now I'm more excited about the 'build' mode because I'm primarily a builder and most of the videos have viciously catered to my prime building instincts :P But I'm also interested in the 'live' mode too, obviously, it's just that the parts I'm more interested in are for much later.

Does Alpha mean like the way it looks?

Thanks for all the info! I'm very excited about the game! :D Based on this poll now, I feel like a rare person who mostly cares about build mode and not much about character or live mode. I love to design houses and interior and this game looks so promising, I really can't wait for it! :D

How is the aging system going to work? Will there be age groups that suddenly change in a single day or gradual age change?

So exciting

Live Mode is the one aspect we haven't seen too much. It'll be exciting to see more :) ❤

I’m so excited for this guys! Looks like it’s shaping up to be an amazing game!

I’m so excited just can’t wait to play and explore you guys are doing a great job

I'm the most excited for live mode, but live mode stands on the foundations of every other stage outlined before it -- so I will patiently wait, knowing full well you're all doing a fantastic job at setting down all the right bricks to get us there!!!

So does this mean the release is set for mid to late next year? I want them to take their time and make sure this is the best it can be, but I'm also super excited!

Love the consistency of New info guys, I Hope this project will achive the same level of success as City Skylines did over its competitor. Btw, if at any point in the future You would like to translete the game into some other languages hit me up :D

Live mode is something to be excited about but I also wanna see more of the paramaker, male paras etc.

Really excited to see the live mode in the future!

Wow!! Happening a lot sooner than I was thinking, for sure! I'm not complaining (obviously). Just hoping there's no needles rushing, I know I am ready to wait for longer if need be :)

I love you guys unironically

It takes time to find the right people, and I wish you the best in every thoughtful step you take. Thank you for keeping us updated!

Whoever is printing confidential stuff and posting on social media PLEASE RESPECT THE PARALIVES TEAM AND STOP!!!! Paying for this info dont give you the rights to leak it 😡😡😡😡

Exciting news! Hugs🤗

I am so excited about live mode!! I can't wait for this game!! Please take your time though. Make it the best game it can possibly be! I have faith in the team!

ALL OF THEM!!!!!! But because i cant choose all three i decided to vote with live mode :( even tho all 3

Thank you for the roadmap. I think it's good for patrons to have more insight into what's going on behind the scenes with all the different development stages so these sort of updates make sense going forward, in my opinion :) As for the poll: I voted for the Live mode, as for me that's what's really going to "make or break" the whole gaming experience, but I would love to see more Paramaker features as they get developed too - like how are they going to work with different looking characters and different genders, etc. Take care you guys, looking forward to seeing what you have in store for us :D

This roadmap makes the game release seem a lot sooner than I expected. I thought we wouldn't get the game in a playable state until at least late 2022. (and even then I thought it would still be beta/early access) I'm not entirely sure if this is a good thing. I'd rather they take more time if they need it.

take your time, quality of the product is what is important. Thank for the update!

Live mode without a doubt!

Take your time pls

I've been wondering - will there a beta release and will it be open for patrons to test play when it is out?

Thank you for sharing, I'm excited for all of it!

Take your time guys, as much as it sucks im sure we are willing to be patient for a more perfect final product! ❤️

Awesome work guys! I’m so excited for every aspect of this game !

Thank you so much! I’m so excited!

So exciting I honestly can't wait, good luck Alex, Lea and Christine Xx

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What was your response to the criticism over the height slider?

Why can't I choose all of them! XD

Can’t wait to meet new Parateam members and the game as well!

Thank you for sharing! I can’t wait to see what the team does with live mode. 😍

This is exciting 😊 I hope you and the team are doing well ❤️

The wheels are moving! I'm so excited for your team and for us the fans 😊

How can I choose 1?! I’m excited for it all! Great work

yay this is so exciting, I can't wait to see this game grow even more!

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hi! i don't mean this question to sound rude or know it all-y, but as someone who has experience in gaming i must ask: why wait so late for any gameplay build? why not prototype the core game loop without having models and animations, and all that fuss? at the end of the day, there is no game without the gameplay, and spending so much time on parafolk or build mode without proving that your ideas for the gameplay systems are viable seems very risky.

Thank you! Nice to have an estimate

You guys are literally making the game I used to dream about as a kid 😭 if I had any real programming skills at all and wasn’t bound by the US government for 6 years, I would move to Montreal in a heartbeat

Amazing news!! Thankyou Alex and team. We love you 🥰👍🏻🎉

Over the moon to see what road map you have as your blueprint!! Keep up all of the hard and fantastic work!

I think is better to embrace whatever you guys already had, For instance, If you guys still working on Build Mode, is better to stay there and finish all the aspects and then move on into something else whenever the team see fit to move on. As for now I believe is wonderful all u guys have done ✅

You guys are doing awesome!

Excellent build mode and character creation is a cherry on top (in my opinion) for me. Gameplay content / live mode is key! Everyone else may have a different opinion but at the end of the day, I play the game for its quality content. Thanks for keeping us all in the same page Alex! I’ve seen other small studios come across issues and end up abandoning the entire project. This here in itself shows proof that you’re the real deal. Long live Paralives. 🥰

Omg, i’m so excited, this’ll be amazing

Omg I hate being so impatient. Anyone know how much a cryogenic freezer would cost?

Alpha in 2021! I love the sound of that!