Exclusive Floor Plans Showcase
Added 2021-03-26 21:32:57 +0000 UTCHey there!
I hope you're doing well and that you had a nice week. Today, I wanted to show you some of the floor plans I made in Paralives.
Floor Plans Showcase
Placing walls in this game is very flexible. You are not limited to a grid so you can easily build walls of any lengths and at any angle. A curved wall tool is also in the game allowing you to create all kinds of shapes for your buildings. All that might seem complex to use but don't worry, we're making tools to help you easily place and align your walls. See this post for more info about that. I had a lot of fun creating these floor plans and I'm looking forward see what you'll build!
1. The Round House

2. The Fish House

3. The Triangle House

This week, I worked on improving the look of the junctions between walls. Before, each wall was just a stretched cube and it was causing an issue where walls did not connect well together. Now, I made it so the game can automatically generate good looking junctions. It might seem simple but there is a lot of math and thinking that went into this!

Have a great weekend!
Alex
Edit April 2021: This post is now public so feel free to share it. Please note that we made other improvements and tweaks to our build mode since this post
Comments
I totally agree with you! Wall thickness is something that we have tested and that we like so far but can't 100% confirm just yet
Alex Massé
2023-01-10 14:58:19 +0000 UTCJust wondering, will we be able to change wall thickness? it may seem trivial. but wall thickness are quite important in larger buildings to help emphasize just the mass of the structure itself. in my experience. large buildings in games like the sims 4 just end up looking kind of weird. because every wall is unnaturally thin. puts the building in some sort of construction based uncanny valley. older looking buildings also end up looking really weird and unnatural when they have modern wall dimensions as they're usually quite a bit thicker.
2021-05-25 17:08:18 +0000 UTCaghhh so beautiful
Carol J Pelizzari
2021-04-30 00:42:11 +0000 UTCHaha these updates are quite the tease...
2021-04-29 22:28:28 +0000 UTCThis is awesome, look at the curved walls! 😍
2021-04-29 15:21:06 +0000 UTCI just can't believe the possibilities <3 Keep this up, I cannot wait to design amazing floor plans <3 agh I am so excited seeing this!!!! <3 I'm in love
QueenWarrior4
2021-04-29 14:46:17 +0000 UTCI am so happy with these!
Kiddosdreams
2021-04-18 03:43:51 +0000 UTCI LOVE curved walls!!! Suggestion - if not too complicated - possibility to change thickness/ width of wall
Charlotte
2021-04-16 17:47:28 +0000 UTCMuito bom esses detalhes :)
2021-04-08 19:40:40 +0000 UTC😍
KittyPara
2021-04-02 10:02:59 +0000 UTCLooooove this! Can't wait to build with this kind of flexibility!
Jessica Flink
2021-04-01 04:27:44 +0000 UTCCool!
2021-03-31 15:41:17 +0000 UTCWhat about curved kitchen islands?
Desirée Eriksson
2021-03-31 14:21:44 +0000 UTCUhuu
2021-03-31 11:13:04 +0000 UTCI love it... keep up the awesome job.
Michael
2021-03-30 18:50:06 +0000 UTCi'm mostly a builder so this is all awesome! can't wait to see what shell challenges would come from not having limitations!
2021-03-30 09:52:08 +0000 UTCI appreciate all of your hardwork!
Trixia Lacsamana
2021-03-30 04:44:18 +0000 UTCThank you! Unfortunately, curved windows and furniture that fit the curve of your wall are not planned for now since it would be a big technical challenge to bend these objects correctly
Alex Massé
2021-03-29 20:39:06 +0000 UTCHehe, yes, there will be premades!
Alex Massé
2021-03-29 20:35:15 +0000 UTCThank you! Releasing the build mode in advance is a possibility but we're not sure yet if we'll be able to do it or if we'll need to wait for the other modules of the game. We'll keep everyone updated about that!
Alex Massé
2021-03-29 20:33:44 +0000 UTCThank you! The roof tools are a challenge to create but we have some ideas to make them easy to use!
Alex Massé
2021-03-29 20:32:05 +0000 UTCOur goal is to be able to make small closets, yes! Not sure yet if they will all be usable but we'll test that
Alex Massé
2021-03-29 20:30:25 +0000 UTCWe're testing the idea but not sure if it will work out yet!
Alex Massé
2021-03-29 20:29:17 +0000 UTCWe're currently testing wall thickness so we can't confirm them yet. It has some technical challenges since we will need to adjust the thickness of doors and windows as well
Alex Massé
2021-03-29 20:28:51 +0000 UTCThank you! Unfortunately, the objects won't be able to twist by themselves to fit the curve of the wall About roofs, we're working on easy to use solutions and we'll share more about that later!
Alex Massé
2021-03-29 20:27:27 +0000 UTCEach room has one floor texture and you can split rooms with an invisible line if you want multiple zones with different floor texture in the same room
Alex Massé
2021-03-29 19:53:21 +0000 UTCYes! As long as there is enough room to place an object or walk there
Alex Massé
2021-03-29 19:52:10 +0000 UTCThis way of building looks marvelous. Being able to use corners that are anything but 90° would really give extra dimension to how realistic houses look, especially if you are fond of the hyper-modern stuff. But what I really hope for is that curved windows in curved walls will be a thing in this game. Being able to build proper Art Nouveau buildings would be a dream come true!
Bleeb90
2021-03-29 19:23:24 +0000 UTCi literally never would have thought of the work that would need to go into this. thank you for sharing!!!
2021-03-29 19:17:52 +0000 UTCI really appreciate the attention to versatility when it comes to building this is showcasing some powerful building tools! I’m looking forward to building.
Luther Duncan
2021-03-29 12:43:25 +0000 UTCCan't wait to try it myself - this looks great!
ThalvaDawn
2021-03-29 05:33:07 +0000 UTCThis looks awesome!!
2021-03-28 16:57:42 +0000 UTCAnother thought I had was would you ever consider the feature of being able to import an image of a floor plan to place on the plot of land to build from?
S&M Gonzalez
2021-03-28 16:22:53 +0000 UTCI love the house plans! Seeing the curved walls has me so excited as a builder, will wall heights that are curved have a limit Im wondering and if it were to be so tall would it arch into being a part of the ceiling?
S&M Gonzalez
2021-03-28 16:18:25 +0000 UTCI love the round house!!!Can I please live in it? :D Great job everyone!
Mari R.
2021-03-28 15:49:55 +0000 UTCAs a builder I am so so happy to see this 😍😍
Lena
2021-03-28 11:32:38 +0000 UTCLooks awesome! Keep up the great work guys :)
Kisica
2021-03-28 10:52:14 +0000 UTCMy hype level is sky rocking right now !! I on a new level of happiness!!! Holy smoke it's gonna be fun building :DD
2021-03-28 10:26:46 +0000 UTCSame. But the wait is worth it (so it at least seems from all those great development updates)
Vanessa Albert
2021-03-28 08:36:55 +0000 UTCSame. Seeing the potential of the game being so much better than another well-known game series is crazy. I'm so excited to see how it will look in the end. Loving every step of the process so far 😍❤️
Vanessa Albert
2021-03-28 08:32:37 +0000 UTCUnless... curved windows and frames! 👀
Xavi Magallon
2021-03-28 05:49:43 +0000 UTCThis looks so good! Just please include some premade rooms or houses because I am not great at building lol.
Aleacam
2021-03-27 17:39:37 +0000 UTCI keep having to remind myself that the game is still a long while away, because the stuff you've been putting out recently is so exciting!
Emma Jacob
2021-03-27 16:44:58 +0000 UTCThis is fantastic. I'm really looking forward to build with round walls. :)
ESW
2021-03-27 14:34:23 +0000 UTCThis is really cool!!
2021-03-27 13:38:27 +0000 UTCI like curved walls as well, but they arnt very practical. You cant place much i such a curved corner. Maybe a small window, but if the window gets to wide...it will gab over and under it, because of the walls thickness. Hmm but it will still bring a nice tought to a house thow. And dont forget the roofs...I can imagine how some of them would look kind of terrible...haha.
Bodil Bührmann
2021-03-27 13:08:21 +0000 UTCI'm usually not much of a builder, but that looks like some really amazing houses will be around sooner or later. Being able to make curved walls or walls at different angles to each other will also make it fun to recreate existing floorplans or suchlike (like really old or really weird houses). It looks very promising to me! I also love the transparency you have here.
Anja Hoffmann
2021-03-27 11:50:57 +0000 UTCwow, these look so cool ! the wall junctions are very smooth :D also.. i'm so giddy watching all these builds, but do you know if there are plans in the future to release an alpha of the build mode to patreons? ovo but sorry if this is a presumptuous question haha ;;
chameleonwren
2021-03-27 09:19:39 +0000 UTCT H I S makes me very very VERY happy ♥
Annie Wampyra
2021-03-27 08:35:21 +0000 UTCThese corner-meetings are more smoote and good looking than what I see carpenters do..good work!!
Bodil Bührmann
2021-03-27 08:19:30 +0000 UTCI am a builder, its like a dream! Can't wait to play with this. Looks like its going to be just perfect,
2021-03-27 07:39:39 +0000 UTCWow! I want to move into your houses! I'm not a builder. My gameplay is kind of...start with a square room...need more space to make another square room...need a bedroom, so make another square room somewhere...end result a weird house with nondescript rooms in weird places. Obviously, I'm a game-play lover, so I just make the build thing as quick as possible so that I can start playing with characters (characters are the most important thing to me, so I'm waiting with baited breath for the relationship/emotion/personality systems)! But with this, I think I want to try to actually set out and design a 'real' game play house! I'm betting there was a lot of maths in these wall connections! I'm also wondering exactly how much MORE maths might be required for the roof structures for these... I hope you're maths is even more super amazing than this shows! :-)))
Fran Smith
2021-03-27 05:27:09 +0000 UTCI'm loving it!! ❤
tey711
2021-03-27 05:17:06 +0000 UTCI'm so excited for this game!!! These floor plans have me SO stoked. Will having little rooms as closets be a possibility? Having those spaces be usable will make recreating real-life floor plans so much better.
2021-03-27 04:16:16 +0000 UTCThis is fucking brilliant! Wondering if we can also play with the wall thickness!
Geek-ëanea
2021-03-27 01:45:21 +0000 UTCThis is amazing!
Kiiiwiii
2021-03-27 00:50:43 +0000 UTCI"m so impressed!
Miri D
2021-03-27 00:05:27 +0000 UTCOmg this is AMAZING as an architect this excites me specially
Víctor Fernández García
2021-03-26 23:45:31 +0000 UTCWould it be reasonable to request the feature of editing wall thickness? Alternatively Is there a limitation on how close walls can be placed to eachother? If one wanted to emulate thicker walls that way.
Jeff the Hobo
2021-03-26 23:43:26 +0000 UTCI’m curious about this too. That is how close can u place objects to curved walled and acute walls. At first seeing the curved walls I got excited about creating custom furniture like couches that follow the curve of walls but depending on object placement logic that might be glitchy
sour_reads
2021-03-26 23:32:48 +0000 UTCI really love that we have curved walls. How will placing items on or near them work? For example if I want to place kitchen cabinets or pictures? Also roofing. How will it work. Omg I'm really excited about it all.
Genesis Llanos
2021-03-26 23:23:36 +0000 UTCThe freedom of this game's building system is what made me choose to support its development. I can't wait to get my hands on it!
2021-03-26 23:19:57 +0000 UTC🤩🤩
BekkiRoss
2021-03-26 23:05:05 +0000 UTCI love seeing all these different angles. What will the cutoff be for usable space in those odd angles? Can't wait to see a house that uses all of these features, including the platforms. You guys keep the excitement going. Every friday is something to look forward to. :)
BreakingGaia
2021-03-26 22:58:42 +0000 UTCOof, that four-way wall looks like it took a LOT of brainpower to get working properly. Impressive!
Sarah
2021-03-26 22:57:33 +0000 UTCWow! I’m not a builder but this makes me want to build. 😍
Tini
2021-03-26 22:55:19 +0000 UTCthis is awesome! way to go team! can't wait to see what's coming!
Sammie Mercier
2021-03-26 22:45:53 +0000 UTCThe Fish House is my favorite 😍
2021-03-26 22:34:19 +0000 UTCSo excited for the rounded walls! My favorite houses are mostly tudor style/cottages and its pretty much impossible to make them in the sims.
Darby
2021-03-26 22:27:11 +0000 UTCThese tools are amazing and can really help to be more creative. I really can't wait to build my palaces * w *
Macanon Snow
2021-03-26 22:26:27 +0000 UTCSince the build mode is grideless, how it will work to put floor textures?
Julio
2021-03-26 22:18:35 +0000 UTCThis is amazing. Thanks for the updates! Seeing this come to life one step at a time is simply the best.
Kieran Wade
2021-03-26 22:18:02 +0000 UTCI love these. I can't wait to get my hands on these tools! I'm a huge builder, and this makes me so happy!
Melissa Toothman
2021-03-26 22:15:27 +0000 UTCOnce again, I am so impressed with the progress, I think the building tool will help so much to make a good house!! Can’t wait to see the chalet video 😁 good job Paralives Team! Take care always
Jason S
2021-03-26 22:11:50 +0000 UTCWill the floor space in the curved part of the wall or when there are odd angles be usable?
2021-03-26 22:07:08 +0000 UTCCongratulations for all the hard work you and more generally the Parateam are providing for the game !
Emma Pelletier
2021-03-26 22:06:41 +0000 UTCThis makes me want to be a builder in game. I usually love just playing families, but now I want to build them beautiful homes ~~~~
2021-03-26 22:05:50 +0000 UTCThese round walls give me already so much ideas as I spend A LOT of time in the build mode! Really looking forward to see more and the Canadian chalet video too :) take care xx
Virginie M.
2021-03-26 22:04:04 +0000 UTCBeautiful! No grids and easy building ❤
Diamond Nicole
2021-03-26 22:03:45 +0000 UTCYay! Looks great!
Emily Rose
2021-03-26 21:57:46 +0000 UTCHoping to show the chalet floor plan soon!
Alex Massé
2021-03-26 21:56:27 +0000 UTCVery creative designs lol. Can’t wait to build on this great game
2021-03-26 21:55:35 +0000 UTCIt was not the same house but it was a bit similar!
Alex Massé
2021-03-26 21:54:41 +0000 UTCThat's so cool! Can't wait to build in this game!!
Ida
2021-03-26 21:54:28 +0000 UTCHaha :D
Alex Massé
2021-03-26 21:54:00 +0000 UTCIt’s crazy to think how much goes into seemingly simple aspects of the game. Thank you so much for all your effort!
Christina Renna
2021-03-26 21:53:46 +0000 UTCThank you! Yes, it took some time to find out how to do it!
Alex Massé
2021-03-26 21:53:36 +0000 UTCMe too!
Alex Massé
2021-03-26 21:52:51 +0000 UTCYou deserve every bit of that $20/ a month
Antwionette Sexton
2021-03-26 21:49:30 +0000 UTCyou are the best ! we are all with you ♥ ️
2021-03-26 21:48:55 +0000 UTCI am beyond excited to get my hands on this to start building!!!
ZombieZmaj (Jenni)
2021-03-26 21:47:21 +0000 UTCThese are very interesting looking houses. Can't wait to try all the tools out :)
Sara Rocha
2021-03-26 21:46:51 +0000 UTCI'm not a game developer but as an engineering student I respect the amount of math that went into those clean connections! Awesome job and I love the direction this game is taking
Macey
2021-03-26 21:44:28 +0000 UTCOh my god...
Lily Tindel
2021-03-26 21:43:37 +0000 UTCThis is so cool! I am curious how curved walls will interact with things like paintings.
2021-03-26 21:42:40 +0000 UTCI am beyond excited for this game!!!
Ashley Strebel
2021-03-26 21:41:31 +0000 UTCI'm so excited to build in this game!
talaynalynn
2021-03-26 21:40:54 +0000 UTCThis is so juicy! I love it. You put so much care into the game. When I got the notification I thought those were the chalet floor prints for a moment lol neat update!
Kayne
2021-03-26 21:39:56 +0000 UTCThis looks amazing! I'm so excited for this game!
Elizabeth Gonzales
2021-03-26 21:38:11 +0000 UTCSo excited for the flexibility!!
David Guth
2021-03-26 21:38:06 +0000 UTCWow!!! You are doing great!! Please keep up your great work!!
Daniel Asraf
2021-03-26 21:37:57 +0000 UTCI can't imagine the amount of work and brain power that has to go into making this game, but I can imagine how much I love and appreciate everything the team is doing to bring this to us! Worth every penny of support!
Maiden Minnesota
2021-03-26 21:37:52 +0000 UTCOh, I've just noticed: isn't the round house the place where the "Resize, Stack and Flip Objects" video was filmed? Or is that my imagination?
Mauro Fantin
2021-03-26 21:37:43 +0000 UTCwow😍
2021-03-26 21:36:49 +0000 UTCHow many times do I have to propose to Alex for him to marry me? Je parle aussi Français !
Christophe Zajac
2021-03-26 21:36:38 +0000 UTCIt's super interesting to see the process behind this!
Jasmin Meier
2021-03-26 21:36:35 +0000 UTCHaving done some code I could only imagine how rough it was to figure out the junction stuff. It all looks amazing!
Perpecede Celequex
2021-03-26 21:36:11 +0000 UTCI'm so excited to make a big yurt
AdeliaCreates
2021-03-26 21:35:54 +0000 UTCCan't wait to recreate my house centimeter-by-centimeter >:D
Mauro Fantin
2021-03-26 21:35:52 +0000 UTCLooking great!
Anouk Geelen
2021-03-26 21:35:21 +0000 UTCI like what i see
Deborah Aittokallio
2021-03-26 21:35:04 +0000 UTC😍!!
2021-03-26 21:34:54 +0000 UTCGetting more and more stoked for this game’s mechanics!
TheCivie
2021-03-26 21:34:52 +0000 UTCI’m not a builder but this makes me want to build. Wow!
Sara Attia
2021-03-26 21:34:42 +0000 UTC😍
Lenny
2021-03-26 21:34:37 +0000 UTCthank you for your diligence! i’m sure it’s difficult to do stuff like this but it’s super cool that you guys have that ability and knowledge
Makayla Nicole
2021-03-26 21:34:35 +0000 UTCLooks great :) I love the round one
Aleksandra
2021-03-26 21:34:33 +0000 UTCamazing guys!!
farah
2021-03-26 21:34:17 +0000 UTCI love this 😍
Kevin
2021-03-26 21:34:13 +0000 UTC