Paralives Update
Added 2020-03-10 18:51:51 +0000 UTCHello!
We're always busy working on Paralives but we've been extra busy lately! Here's what happened!
Moved to a different office
Our previous workspace was small, as you can see in this Patreon post. But with Léa joining us full time in less than 2 months, we had to move to a different office and we did that yesterday! It's a big open space with lots of different and interesting companies. We are renting 3 desks there. There will be room for expansion when we recruit more people on the team in the future!

Working on the characters
As you already know, we are focusing on the visual design of the Parafolks at the moment. Lately we've been working on rigging and skinning them. Rigging means that we created a skeleton for them. To animate the 3D model of the character, we can simply animate these bones. Skinning is the process of assigning different parts of the 3D model of the character to these bones. Here's a screenshot of what it looks like behind the scene. On the left, you can see the bones of the legs and on the right you can see the part of the model that is assigned to the left upper leg bone.

Preparing to reveal the characters
In the past months, we worked hard on establishing the visual design of the Parafolks and we're aiming to finally reveal them very soon! We're giving the final touch and then we'll be able to showcase them as well as some Paramaker (character editor) features!
That's about it for this week's update! I hope you guys are having a great week and stay tuned for more Paralives previews soon!
Cheers!
Alex
Comments
Oh wow, I'm a programmer too and that office looks amazing! I wish I can join your project, but I live in Indonesia. xD
2020-05-11 06:25:19 +0000 UTCCan't wait to see what paras are going to look like!!!
Similicious
2020-05-09 15:42:00 +0000 UTCI'm so excited! You're doing amazing work!
2020-04-30 15:36:56 +0000 UTCIm soooo excited! <3
2020-04-22 17:14:32 +0000 UTCWooo! I'm so excited!! :D
2020-03-23 16:52:26 +0000 UTCThis actually reminds me very much of the Paradox Development Studios (PDS) office, at the previous location before they moved into their current one. They even had Google Street View; see https://goo.gl/maps/UGFVp6VEyc7g9R9d8 Though they have carpets in their case but that's OK, wood floors are awesome, too haha (Note: PDS is part of Paradox Interactive (PDX), the same company that published Cities: Skylines developed by Colossal Order; PDS is responsible for several popular grand strategy titles including Imperator: Rome, Crusader Kings II, Europa Universalis IV, Victoria II, Hearts of Iron IV, and Stellaris) Which reminds me.... maybe you'd like to partner with Paradox Interactive for publishing the Paralives? Just a suggestion. ;)
The Duke of Rockford
2020-03-21 21:01:34 +0000 UTCinsane bro
2020-03-19 16:49:06 +0000 UTCAlso, awesome office!
2020-03-19 15:34:52 +0000 UTCThis is so exciting :D
2020-03-19 14:55:55 +0000 UTCExcited to see the Parafolks design!
2020-03-17 14:08:00 +0000 UTCthis is amazing! thanks for sharing
2020-03-16 20:30:28 +0000 UTCI'm really excited about this game. :)
ESW
2020-03-15 10:45:14 +0000 UTCThis all looks soo good I'm really excited and it's amazing to see how much love and effort you're putting into this. Can't wait to see how everything turns out! :)
Nadia
2020-03-14 23:49:27 +0000 UTCThanks so much!
Alex Massé
2020-03-14 21:48:33 +0000 UTCThank you :D
Alex Massé
2020-03-14 21:48:05 +0000 UTCawesome!!!
2020-03-14 18:41:23 +0000 UTCLooking forward to Paralives, This is so awesome and want to say something, but my English is not very good, sorry!
2020-03-14 16:06:52 +0000 UTCCongratulations! This game is going to be awesome!
2020-03-14 02:18:37 +0000 UTCUnlocked means unlocked for you since you are a Patron but it's still locked to everyone that is not a Patron so that's why you can't share it :) We will be revealing more stuff publicly soon!
Alex Massé
2020-03-13 23:47:52 +0000 UTCCan i share this in my paralives group? it says its unlocked but when i try and post it it says only patreon. I do not see anywhere ,where it says i can't but i want to make sure. i do not want to give away things you dont want me to, but my members are very excited for the game and also want to see what you are working on.
XXXTigger
2020-03-13 23:27:18 +0000 UTCYour office looks awesome!! I am so excited for future updates and I will continue to support you, Roxanne, and Lea throughout your Paralives career. :) Good luck you guys!!
2020-03-13 22:14:08 +0000 UTCMuch love to you and your team!!!
zoe
2020-03-13 19:12:13 +0000 UTCOh that's a big open space ! I hope it's not too noisy and you can focus :)
ladyteruki
2020-03-13 07:30:05 +0000 UTCIm hyped
2020-03-12 16:20:28 +0000 UTCSo excited!!
Geeky Cosplays
2020-03-12 13:45:40 +0000 UTCThank you for the update! I cannot wait!
Earl Grey
2020-03-12 10:40:01 +0000 UTCThey will be close to what they will look like in the final game but will get tweaked and improved a bit :)
Alex Massé
2020-03-11 23:45:10 +0000 UTCI can’t wait !
Ghislain Pedro
2020-03-11 23:19:53 +0000 UTCI really don’t know squat about game development, so I’m curious ... when you present the characters - is it likely they will still look the same by the time of the game release ? Is it just a rough draft ? I’m not expecting to be disappointed or anything bc I don’t care what they look like much, I’m just curious how this usually plays out lol
PixelPerfect
2020-03-11 20:41:19 +0000 UTCThis is so awesome!!! I'm so thankful you've allowed us to see inside your journey! I'm so excited for your creation!!!
2020-03-11 20:18:53 +0000 UTCCongrats! The space looks really nice.
Dizzardy
2020-03-11 18:12:33 +0000 UTCOh, my God, Alex ! We are so happy for you. Good luck and inspiration! Hello from Russia
2020-03-11 15:51:14 +0000 UTCI know the parafolks are going to be a-m-a-z-i-n-g
kesionna
2020-03-11 15:07:30 +0000 UTCThey are using blender
2020-03-11 07:07:01 +0000 UTCLooks really cool!!
The Noobest Girl
2020-03-11 06:17:07 +0000 UTCI'm so excited!! Y'all are doing a great job!!
KittlynM
2020-03-11 03:05:18 +0000 UTCCongrats on your new office space! So excited to see what you guys do next and to see the Parafolk!!
Gill Reid
2020-03-11 02:06:56 +0000 UTCMust survive this pandemic so I can see the Parafolks. It's my new motivation.
BreakingGaia
2020-03-11 01:33:33 +0000 UTCOmg I'm so excited!!!
Ember Free
2020-03-11 00:56:42 +0000 UTCFor real, can’t wait to see how the Parafolk will look like! 😊
Stermatical
2020-03-10 23:24:19 +0000 UTCHow exciting! Congratulations guys. Looking forward to playing this amazing game.
2020-03-10 23:09:20 +0000 UTCThis is great! I got a question about the parafolks! How do you feel about adding handicapped and blind parafolks to the game? I understand it will be challenging. But perhaps sometime in the future for a possible dlc?
Vegard Myklebust
2020-03-10 23:00:47 +0000 UTCOMG, I have been dying with curiosity about the parafolks. So really good to see them :D Congrats on the new office. Also where do I continue to place suggestions since Discord is a bit quiet, I had some ideas with regards to world objects that we can decorate outside of the lot and also wallpaper that you can drag to any direction to allow for a middle strip when designing for example. Thank you Alex and Team!
h2o Queen
2020-03-10 22:50:00 +0000 UTCIf I win the lottery I'll buy you a whole office and invest 😂😜
2020-03-10 22:24:35 +0000 UTCOH WOW Alex!! Congrats on your new space! Zedef makes a very good point though. You all are used to working "quiet" so this will be a HUGE change for you all. I'm sure the dynamics will be a learning curve :) Are all those desks in use? HOLY MOLLY if they are :P !! Also a huge Thank You for the short explanation on Skinning and Rigging along with the visuals. I know most of us folks out here don't have a clue what goes into this, so giving us even a small window REALLY helps us understand. Seeing the "bones" of the Parafolk, I'm really curious about being able to give our Folk spinal curvature. Have y'all checked it out yet as a possibility? Blessings Alex, Roxane, Lea....and many thanks!!
2020-03-10 22:14:12 +0000 UTCWhat 3D program are you using?
Joy Kennedy
2020-03-10 22:11:22 +0000 UTCI. am. so. EXCITED!!!!!! 😭💖
2020-03-10 21:57:35 +0000 UTCCan't Wait!!!!!!
oli hohman
2020-03-10 21:01:37 +0000 UTC<3
Alex Massé
2020-03-10 20:54:45 +0000 UTCOh, thank you! Yes, we'll make sure to be careful and take time to relax! Yes, we only rent 3 desks for now and the rest is for other companies. It's fun to have other people around to ask advice to
Alex Massé
2020-03-10 20:54:25 +0000 UTCY'all are seriously awesome.
Simplicity
2020-03-10 20:27:45 +0000 UTCWow!!! I’m so excited.
Sara Attia
2020-03-10 20:27:36 +0000 UTCWonderful! Can’t wait to see the Parafolk! I really can’t wait to play the game!
Grace Sivils
2020-03-10 20:25:33 +0000 UTCWow thata so awesome! Growing so fast :)
lis1273
2020-03-10 20:23:17 +0000 UTCCongrats on the new office. It looks like a really big space and I understand the other desks (aside from the 3 you're renting) are rented by other companies? The variety of people must be kinda neat, but keep in mind that recent studies have shown having open offices (think it was more than 8 workspaces in one room) can result in stress, loss of focus, fatigue, headaches and lead to a burnout because you're so busy tuning other people/sounds out while trying to work. Even noise canceling headphones don't negate this effect. Don't want that to happen to the three of you! The update looks really interesting. I don't know much about designing video games and such, but it's a lot of fun learning all this stuff. For example, I had no idea there was a distinction between rigging and skinning. Can't wait to see the Parafolks and more of PAM.
Zedef
2020-03-10 20:07:31 +0000 UTCSo exciting!!
2020-03-10 20:05:51 +0000 UTCExciting! Looking forward to seeing that parafolks reveal.
sussexbound
2020-03-10 19:59:21 +0000 UTCwow i'm so exited for the parafolks. Its Amazing how fast you grow. Cant wait for the Game
2020-03-10 19:50:28 +0000 UTCI AM EXCITED
2020-03-10 19:47:25 +0000 UTCCongrats!
2020-03-10 19:30:31 +0000 UTCCongrats on the new office space! Excited to finally see the parafolk soon :D I'm so glad you decided to make this game and to see little bits and pieces of the process is hella interesting :)
artsyimpostor
2020-03-10 19:27:15 +0000 UTCCongrats on the move🎉
2020-03-10 19:24:30 +0000 UTCI got so excited for a second I almost squealed
2020-03-10 19:21:47 +0000 UTCYass!! Paralives is coming out <3 with power. i'm exciting with the news. Congrats Alex <3
2020-03-10 19:20:46 +0000 UTCCongrats on the bigger space!! Thanks for the update! So excited for more updates soon!!!
Katharina Wiebold
2020-03-10 19:17:01 +0000 UTCYay! So excited! Congratulations on the new space. Can’t wait for the big reveal! Thanks for keeping us updated! So exciting!! It’s Looking amazing!
Genelle Mosquera
2020-03-10 19:15:30 +0000 UTCThe minimal system requirements to play the game? Hard to say for now, the exact requirements will come as we get closer to the alpha version of the game :)
Alex Massé
2020-03-10 19:13:19 +0000 UTCCongratulations!!!! I'm waiting for the game! Good luck guys! 😁😁😁
2020-03-10 19:11:16 +0000 UTCSooo excited to see the parafolks and soo excited for this game! Thank you for all the hard work you guys are doing!
C
2020-03-10 19:11:14 +0000 UTCThose legs though, I know it is really simple but if those are the character proportions, it already looks so smooth. Congrats guys for the new space
Perpecede Celequex
2020-03-10 19:10:01 +0000 UTCWhat specs going to have the game?
2020-03-10 19:09:30 +0000 UTCWoooooo cant waitttttt
2020-03-10 19:08:36 +0000 UTCCcongrats on the office upgrade guys!! Cannot wait for the Parafolks reveal! You guys are really awesome 😎
Constance Guin
2020-03-10 19:08:27 +0000 UTCSo freaking excited! I wish you guys all the best on this amazing journey!
2020-03-10 19:08:24 +0000 UTC"Very soon" Omg, this is happening guys!!!
Angela
2020-03-10 19:08:12 +0000 UTCThank you so much for the update! We hope you really enjoy your new office space, it looks so open and beautiful! You all are working so hard, well be cheering you on!
2020-03-10 19:07:26 +0000 UTCCongrats on the new Office! I hope the team keeps getting bigger! Also súper excited about the Parafolks reveal!
2020-03-10 19:06:52 +0000 UTCincredibly exciting!
Mateusz Leszczyński
2020-03-10 19:02:19 +0000 UTCCongratulations! I can't wait to see the parafolks!
Giammarco Victor Venturi
2020-03-10 19:01:16 +0000 UTCI’M SO EXCITEDDD AND CONGRATS ON YOUR NEW OFFICE!!
2020-03-10 19:01:15 +0000 UTCCongratulations!! So exciting to watch you and your team and wonderful game grow.
2020-03-10 18:59:51 +0000 UTCestou tão ansioso para ver o resultado. não vejo a hora de ter o jogo em mãos!
Patrick Viana
2020-03-10 18:59:50 +0000 UTCCongrats on the bigger space! So excited to see the folks. That's a nice leg! :D
Alysia
2020-03-10 18:59:42 +0000 UTCCongrats!
2020-03-10 18:57:46 +0000 UTCNow we know they will have some noice legs 👌, yall are doing amazing. Super excited for the reveal ❤️
2020-03-10 18:57:32 +0000 UTCI’m so excited for you guys 🎉🎉🥳🥳 congratulations 🎉
Ninjamin
2020-03-10 18:57:29 +0000 UTCYay!!! I am super excited. Congratulations 🥰
2020-03-10 18:57:19 +0000 UTCLiterally not thinking about this for ONE second and now I'm fucking HYPEEDDD again... YOU THREE PEOPLE ARE AMAZING
Zo
2020-03-10 18:55:48 +0000 UTCCan't wait to see the characters, they will be awesome!!
2020-03-10 18:55:31 +0000 UTCI'm so excited to see the designs!
M of Nine
2020-03-10 18:55:21 +0000 UTCI’m so excited for you guys, congrats! 🎊
2020-03-10 18:55:19 +0000 UTCHow exciting!!!
2020-03-10 18:55:14 +0000 UTCSo happy x
2020-03-10 18:55:05 +0000 UTCIt's so exciting to be able to see this game being created and all the process!!! 💖💖💖 I can't wait to see how everything will turn out!!!
Juukaart
2020-03-10 18:54:46 +0000 UTCI'm Proud, thank you!!
2020-03-10 18:54:43 +0000 UTCWow your new office space is great! Keep up the good work, guys
2020-03-10 18:54:40 +0000 UTCKeep up the awesome work guys!! 🎉😍
Bri Bergman
2020-03-10 18:54:34 +0000 UTCI’m so excited to see what they look like!!
2020-03-10 18:54:27 +0000 UTCYaaaaaaaaas updaaaaaate. Can we get a group photo of you guys and see your cute faces? 😁😁😁
Christophe Zajac
2020-03-10 18:54:25 +0000 UTCSo exciting!!
Taylor Austin
2020-03-10 18:54:17 +0000 UTCthis is so cool!! love how informative these updates are 👏
2020-03-10 18:54:12 +0000 UTCcan’t wait to see the parafolk!!!
Maya Appavoo
2020-03-10 18:53:58 +0000 UTCwoowowow i’m so excited about the progress of this project so excited for you guys and i cannot wait to play it it’s just making me more impatient 😂❤️
HauntedMinistry
2020-03-10 18:53:56 +0000 UTCthis is amazing! you guys are getting so far so quick!! i love this and hope the development keeps going great :)
2020-03-10 18:53:55 +0000 UTCSay less 😍😍😍
2020-03-10 18:53:51 +0000 UTClooks awesome!
2020-03-10 18:53:50 +0000 UTCThank youuuuuuuuuu !!!!!!!!!!
2020-03-10 18:53:46 +0000 UTCThis is so great! Congratulations!
2020-03-10 18:53:44 +0000 UTCCan’t wait to see what they look like! Keep up the great work! 🙂
2020-03-10 18:53:40 +0000 UTCAAAH PERIOD! can't wait for the final reveal !!
2020-03-10 18:53:30 +0000 UTCThis is super exciting!!! Keep up the great work, everyone!
2020-03-10 18:53:20 +0000 UTCI cant wait for the reveal!! Love this for you guys! :D
Jay Dingo
2020-03-10 18:53:10 +0000 UTCAhh congrats on the move! Can't wait for the game!!!! Eeeeeeee!
2020-03-10 18:53:09 +0000 UTCExciting news! Good luck guys
Pcrafter1
2020-03-10 18:52:57 +0000 UTC