Paralives Build Mode Guide
Paralives features one of the most powerful build systems in any life simulation game. Curved walls, split-level floors, free terrain editing — this guide covers it all.
Build Mode Tools
| Tool | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Wall Tool | Structure | Draw straight and curved walls freely. Hold Shift to snap to grid. |
| Curved Wall Tool | Structure | Create arched, circular, and organic wall shapes unique to Paralives. |
| Floor Tool | Structure | Place floors at any height. Supports split-level designs. |
| Roof Tool | Structure | Auto-generate or manually sculpt roofs. Supports gable, hip, mansard styles. |
| Terrain Tool | Terrain | Raise, lower, flatten, and smooth terrain. Create hills, pools, basements. |
| Paint Tool | Decoration | Apply wallpaper, paint, and textures to walls and floors. |
| Object Placement | Decoration | Place furniture with free rotation and height adjustment. |
| Landscaping | Terrain | Trees, flowers, rocks, paths — complete outdoor decoration. |
Pro Tips & Tricks
1Use curved walls to create unique circular rooms, bay windows, or tower structures
2Split-level floors let you create sunken living rooms and raised platforms
3Hold Alt while placing objects for free placement (off-grid)
4Use the terrain tool to create basements by lowering ground level
5Roofs auto-adjust when you modify walls — but you can override manually
6Copy/paste room layouts to speed up repetitive builds
7Use the eyedropper tool to match existing colors and materials
8Test your build in Live Mode to check for navigation issues
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| Shift | Snap to grid |
| Alt | Free placement (off-grid) |
| R | Rotate object |
| [ / ] | Raise / Lower object |
| Ctrl+Z | Undo |
| Ctrl+Y | Redo |
| Delete | Remove selected object |
| G | Toggle grid visibility |