Paralives Build Mode: Complete Construction Guide
No grid. That's the single biggest thing separating Paralives from every other life sim. Here's everything you need to build stunning homes.
Core Build Mode Mechanics
- Free placement: Hold Alt while placing objects for pixel-perfect positioning. No snapping to grid unless you want it.
- Curved walls: Select the Wall Tool → click the curve icon in the toolbar → click and drag to set curvature radius. Combine curved and straight walls for organic floorplans.
- Split-levels: Use the Platform Tool to raise/lower sections of a room. Right-click a platform → "Adjust Height" → set elevation in centimeters.
- Resizable objects: Most furniture can be resized. Grab the corner handle and drag. Hold Shift to maintain aspect ratio.
Color Wheel & Materials
- Every surface has a full RGB color wheel + 6 material presets (matte, glossy, wood grain, metal, fabric, stone)
- Copy-paste colors: Right-click any colored surface → "Copy Color" → right-click target → "Paste Color"
- Save custom palettes: The Palette Manager (Ctrl+P) stores up to 20 custom color/material combinations for reuse across builds
Beginner House: 30-Minute Starter
- Place a 6×8 foundation → add curved wall on the south side for organic look
- Split into rooms: living (4×4), bedroom (3×3), bathroom (2×2)
- Add windows on every exterior wall (Ctrl+click the Window Tool for auto-placement)
- Furnish with the "Starter Essentials" preset in Build Catalog (filters to budget-friendly items)
- Add roof: Hip Roof → auto-generate → adjust overhang to 0.5m