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Window seats and kitchen customization

Hi!

Just wanted to give you an early sneak peek at some of the stuff I will show tomorrow in the new feature preview video! Please keep this between us until it's public! It includes the new window seats, kitchen cabinet customization and the color/texture selection tool.

Window seat

About a month ago, you voted to add a new object to the game. The winner was window seats! Here they are and they are very cool! It's not just a normal object. It's something that you can build yourself using the split-level tool. So the bench is like a small split-level platform that your Parafolks can sit and relax on! You can then customize it by placing your favorite windows, comfy cushions and decorations.


Kitchen customization

Kitchen cabinets are very important in our lives. That's why in Paralives, you can customize them in multiple ways: choose the drawer/door configuration, change the cabinet and countertop colors and textures independently and select different handles. You will see that in action in tomorrow's video!


Color and texture customization

Here's a glimpse at the color wheel tool. For each object, you have nice premade swatches that are useful to quickly select colors. But if you want to go in depth, you can choose a specific texture and a specific color using the color wheel. You can also type a color code using the HTML or RGB formats. Your selection can then be saved as custom swatches and copied on other objects.

That's all for now! See you tomorrow for the full video showcasing these things!

Alex :)

Edit: The video is now live and public! But this Patreon post will remain private. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEraDHYtnDA

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Comments

The level of creativity and freedom in this game looks insane! Thank you so much for all that though and work you’re putting into this project. This game is become more than what I wished the sims 4 to be.

This is still being worked on but we want to test all these things to see if we can make it happen!

Alex Massé

I know I'm a bit late to the party here, but I was wondering: if window seats are made using the split level tool, does that mean that parafolk will be able to sit on the edge of all levels and split levels? For example, could they sit along the edge of the raised floor we see in the split level demo? Can they sit on the edge of a flat roof?

theOnlybody

Thank you :D Yes, in the future, there will be a soundtrack that plays during build/buy mode!

Alex Massé

This is just absolutely amazing!! Every little detail is so well thought out. Do you think there'll be/ are you planning on adding music during the build and buy modes?

Mo Des

A super market would be so nice for the game play!!!!

Quick question is their gonna be a super market to buy the ingredients for food or will you just click on the fridge similar to Sims?

James Ashby

Merci! Oh, ça pourrait être utile en effet!

Alex Massé

c'est vraiment cool! pourrais- tu ajouter les toits automatiques? merci

Ludivine

I'm so excited!

Alex, You are the BEST!!! 😍😍😍 Paralives will be the Next Gen Simulation Game when it release

Jason S

exciting!!!

Hayley Biddle

I can’t wait to know the release date !!!!! So exciting ! 😍

Wow!!! Can't wait to play!!

Wow it's so cool things, like every people I can't wait to play at Paralives. 😍

The color wheel and kitchen customization are why I became a pattern supporter! I felt such joy just sitting and watching the steam come off of the meal. Felt like paradise! Can’t wait to play!

Grace Sivils

I can't wait

Yes, a color wheel! My excitement for this game grows with every one-up on the Sims 4

Really is amazing, really good job Alex!!

Bianca J

The video is now live and public! But this Patreon post will remain private. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEraDHYtnDA

Alex Massé

Wow. This looks so beautiful. I'm actually speechless and so excited. ♥ Also really love that you added a color wheel. ^^

ESW

Thank you! :) It's something I'm considering but it's not decided yet, it could be tricky to do well

Alex Massé

Yes! Some of them might very well be added later on :)

Alex Massé

Hehehe! It's not very challenging but it requires some thinking on the technical side. Because each object material can be unique with it's own color and texture, it can use a lot of memory and be heavier on the graphics so it has to be optimized :)

Alex Massé

Woah, can't believe I made someone cry :D I hope you feel better and have an amazing day today!

Alex Massé

Love this so much! Would the windows be openable? That would be so cool!

Everytime you update us, it makes my day. But this. This makes my life. The color thing oh my god. Being able to type in the value... That's amazing. This means we can literally sample any color we see and bring it into the game accurately. My little art student heart is going to give out.

74xworse_thanyou

I feel like this game could become a tool for interior designers to incorporate into their work! You're the best! 😎

WOW WOW WOW C'EST TELLEMENT BEAU!

So amazing as always!!

Thank you Alex, amazing integration to your game. Thanks for updating us even though I know your working tirelessly on this. Keep up the good work.

YanaB305

I have a question though, will any of the other things we voted on make an appearance in game?

Bianca J

This made my day!!, Alex you are amazing!!!!

Bianca J

WAIT ARE THOSE SKYLIGHTS OMG

Kelsey Griffith

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh yesssssssss!!!!!! Always wished for window seats in the Sims!! I can’t wait to throw you more of my money!!

Kelsey Griffith

*gets excited like a child at christmas*

Mette Askø Stark

every post makes me more and more happy and impressed!! Alex youre doing an amazing job and im so excited to see more updates and polls!!

The window seat is fantastic! Thanks Alex - you're doing a great job.

Niky Magdalen

I do have a question though Alex, is there a possibility that some of the other thing people voted for will make it into the game?

Bianca J

WOW!! This kitchen looks incredible and I love window seats so much !!! :)

Caroline Barckert

Alex you just made my day!!!, you are amazing!!!!!!!!

Bianca J

A COLOR WHEEL in a life simulation game?! What is THIS madness?! Jk! BTW, how challenging it was to add a color wheel, I’m just curious? Anyway, amazing as always Alex :) !

Stermatical

I was having a really bad day, and I was very emotional. I saw this on the train and just thought, he is so amazing! And then I burst into tears. So yeah, your amazingness made me cry lol

OMG, I cannot wait for the future video!! Thank you for the posting!

Earl Grey

This is amazing!! As a kitchen designer, it’s great to see the ability to make these customization options :) keep up the FANTASTIC work!

It'sMike64

Hot damn! This is one sexy hot mamma!

The Duke of Rockford

It is :D

Alex Massé

Thank you so much Kirsten! Yes, these are pet bowls!

Alex Massé

Oh, an eye dropper could be very useful and I might add that later :)

Alex Massé

This is great!! I like the idea that the Parafolk can sit on split level* surfaces. Edit: will there be an eye dropper tool? for picking colours you like? I think that’s necessary

Moop Noot

Awwww! The window seat is so cute!!!!! You are so goddamn talented Alex!! 😍

The Noobest Girl

This is incredible! I can't believe you are giving us swatches AND a color wheel! Best of both worlds!

Draconicrose

Please make sure the ceiling is colour customisable too please :o Than you for sharing, it looks amazing!

h2o Queen

Omg! This looks so good 😍 Can't wait for the preview video!

Kisica

Incredible, Alex ! And are those pet bowls I see in the corner ?! I love seeing your updates, it’s truly amazing how much time you put into this and it’s shaping up to just be perfect ! :)

I am so thrilled with each update!

This is so rad!

Alex this is amazing

Mark Coughlan

I love them all! This game just keeps getting better and better 😍

It looks amazing, man!

I am speechless! words cannot explain how amazing this looks.

Thanks so much everyone :D <3 <3

Alex Massé

This is amazing, and what kinda witch craft is this ceiling! I love everything

Simday1

This is amazing...the kitchen is so gorgeous too.

Teanna A Schmaeh

I'm in love.

this looks awsome

Josefine Andersen

That car though. It has me so excited for an open world! 😍

Omg I am so excited for this game! I really really hope you give us a preview of Parafolks soon! 🖤 Honestly though I am just so excited to build with this!

THIS IS AMAZING!! ❤️. Can't wait to see the Parafolks and the character creator. Thank you Alex. 😃

By the dark mother... what you are creating is soooo amazing!! Thank you for your hard work!

MadhattersTwin

This is great! I can't wait for tomorrow!

Giammarco Victor Venturi

Blown away by how gorgeous this is! The tiered ceiling, the skylights, the different cabinet doors... it's all so pretty and detailed <3

this kitchen is beautiful (,:

chanel moon

Outstanding!!! The decor and all like ALEX!! It looks so homey and the freaking CAR bagged in the drive way!!🥵💛

Rivers

Your super amazing and your work is unbelievable. I go to art school for animation, and I have friends in game design and it looks so hard. Keep up the hard work will definitely be buying when it comes out!😊

Anxious Aries

I LOVE EVERYTHING <3

Dude, you're gonna become a millionaire. Be ready for it. I'm calling it.

Christophe Zajac

THE CEILING AND THE COLOUR WHEEL HAVE MY SCREAMING!!

I love the little dog bowls and the window reflection and the comfy cushions and all the little kitchen details and just everything really

The half window is so amazing ❤️❤️❤️

So beautiful it makes you want to cry! You are so talented, thanks for sharing, this is all so awesome!

Krissy

Unrelated, but I absolutely LOVE the kitchen lights!!

ZoZo

I'm shook! Gorgeous work. Can't wait for the video.

It all looks GORGEOUS!!! Great job.

Yes, they are able to sit on the edge of any platform unless it's too high or if there's a fence or another object blocking the way. No need for a special object :)

Alex Massé

Thank you! I'm still testing different fonts so it will probably change :)

Alex Massé

Wow this is amazing! Thanks for all your hard work.

Awww, thank you so much <3 :D

Alex Massé

Tapped on that notification so FAST, lol! Ooohhh window seats😍 so exciting! Thank you Alex and your team for all that’s being created in Paralives. Thanks for listening and letting us participate in the plans/decisions you add to the game. Much love! Can’t wait!!!💖😘

Omg i like it so much!!!

Thank you! :D Yes!

Alex Massé

Wowww everything looks great l cant wait for more!!

Take all my money’s! I just really can not wait for this game to be released! Great job Alex.

Ashley McEachern

Can't wait!!! Excited for the video!

AHHHHHH!!!! LOVE IT!

TED

Thank you so much Alex!!! These updates look amazing!! Simply cannot wait ♥️♥️

Itzel T Vincent

wow that looks to great! the lighting and even the detail on the island counter. Alex you are doing an amazing job! keep it up

This makes me so happy!! Thank you for all your hard work!

THE CAR!!!!! IM SO EXCITED I CANT WAIT

james hampton

So, are they able to just sit on the edge of every split level floor that has a certain height or does it require to have a special object placed there?

Constantin A.

I can't wait for this game! Its so beautiful and your so creative with it

Natasha de Beer

I am so hyped for this game!!!

Dayum!

Liisa

Thank you Alex. Everything looks great, but you already know that because you are awesome, and the game that must not be named could never.

Simplicity

This is awesome!

Wow! Amazing!

this is the game we all want but dont deserve 💕

Alistair Crowe

OMG!!! I love it so much! Thank you!!!

M of Nine

Great job Alex! Your hard work is much appreciated :)

Shelby G.

This looks great!!! But is that the font you're mostly likely gonna keep for the game? Or will it be varied

oh my gosh this looks absolutely beautiful! I love the ui aesthetic, so material and clean <3 this is 100% amazing and gorgeous i dont know how to express it XD

This looks so cool!👏🏼👏🏼

It looks so good!!! You’re amazing!

Wow. Seriously Alex, this game looks so amazing!!! The graphics look absolutely amazing, and every little detail looks great. I appreciate the hard work so much, I’m proud to be a patron even though I wish I could afford to give you even more 😅❤️

LaurenCheerio

That kitchen is mind-blowingly beautiful

Bailey Harris

Love it! Thank you for the hard work!!

so considerate, i love you bro

Omg this looks so good I'm so excited!

artsyimpostor

this looks amazing!

this has exceeded my expectations 100%. you’re doing amazing!!!

Luciana

Am I dreaming? This is too good!

lilblox

🤩🤩

BekkiRoss

Wow this looks amazing!!

omg that's so cool!

Mindblowing....😩💓

I'm so excited it looks so great!

Kaitlyn Hendrix

Looks great, so exciting! Is that a car I see through the window?

Queen Alyssa

keep doing great work man

Thank you so much for the update! Everything looks great!

Trixia Lacsamana

Wow, island counters that actually look great.

Famicom Guy

Awesome!!!!

Brynja Sandhals

King

Luis Rodrigues

Looks fantastic!! 💕

Alex its fantastic!

Haley

I’m so excited for this game!!!!

Amazing 😱


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