Will Paralives Do THIS In 2024??

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  • @junerussell6972
    @junerussell6972 11 місяців тому +54

    I'm glad that they're sticking to "basics" at first. One of the things I see in the community is that they're hoping that games like Paralives or Life By You will have everything that TS4 has, but more of the things that they feel are missing from TS4 and working better than TS4.
    Even in the comments in your last video, it was apparent that people have no clue about how complicated these games are. And how difficult it is to satisfy fans (and yet keep the game working.) Paralives' employees especially have been quite clear about managing those expectations. But one can see in comments that the fans are grumbling that they're not getting everything that they dream of.

    • @SimmerErin
      @SimmerErin  11 місяців тому +11

      UGGGH yes, cue the unrealistic expectations! Basics are great, especially as they have already built in customization options, also it gives me more faith that they can finish the project

  • @chihuahuasrule1175
    @chihuahuasrule1175 11 місяців тому +27

    Honestly, I have no issues concerning the Paralives team updating their patreon staff first. They are the investors of this game, pay the developer's salary, and thus deserve priority. (This is coming from a non investor of Paralives, btw) I think the info the rest of the public receives and the timing of it is more than adequate. I'm in no hurry to see everything at once.
    On another note, that ramen looks so good! Why did you have to show that image to torment me? jk, LOL!

    • @SimmerErin
      @SimmerErin  11 місяців тому +4

      yeah they really kinda have to= you have to offer patreon supporters perks, and even though I understand the frustration from some, I don't see how else they could do it

  • @maio0077
    @maio0077 11 місяців тому +38

    I hope they continue to connect with the community when the game launches, references to community memes in the game, connection between townies and the public, showing the lives of Paralives townies on the official pages as arts format and among other things, this makes the game rich and makes people fall in love with the characters, the love they put into this game will make players feel loved

    • @SimmerErin
      @SimmerErin  11 місяців тому +8

      definitely, and I think they will. they've been fairly consistent with doing so, and it's not out of their way too to make patreon looks public a month or so later

  • @simssaves4980
    @simssaves4980 11 місяців тому +16

    I think the Paralives team is doing great and I'm rooting for them

    • @SimmerErin
      @SimmerErin  11 місяців тому +1

      me too, I hope the best for them

  • @nikkicat254
    @nikkicat254 11 місяців тому +5

    Well I think we need to see more of the Parafolks in the world, not in a room or just walking around a grassy area, something like them walking around in town with other Parafolks, passed some of the town buildings and stuff like that. I know I am comparing some of what we have seen from Life By You, which of course has a bigger budget and has been worked on longer, but I still think we need to see how the Parafolks look within the world itself, not just as I said, in a room or an empty field!
    Like they showed us pictures of a wedding party, but it might have been better to have also shown a video of them interacting with each other, like they were in those pictures.
    And as far as what food, clothes or hairstyles they give us at the start, I think it does make sense to start with basic things, and then add more unusual items later after early release. We don't want them spending all their time focused on more elaborate items, when they haven't finished the more basic items. Then we will have to wait even longer before the game ever comes out.

    • @SimmerErin
      @SimmerErin  11 місяців тому +1

      understood, so less demos and more full on gameplay

  • @apparentlyawesome1
    @apparentlyawesome1 11 місяців тому +11

    I would love to see a live mode showcase eventually but I don't mind them taking time to work more on the basics of live mode first either. This year I hope we see more on personalities and genetics personally but I feel this is going to be another solid year for them if not better. I get people wanting to hurry up and see the good stuff or play the game but I do not want another Sims 4 fiasco. I want a good, solid life sim to have fun with.

    • @SimmerErin
      @SimmerErin  11 місяців тому

      I feel without saying much, that seeing some on one or more of those aspects to the public is likely this year. A full live mode preview would be awesome, but of course you'd need full systems and mechanics functioning

  • @katelynsewell3928
    @katelynsewell3928 11 місяців тому +7

    Happy New Year Erin! Here’s to a wonderful year for Paralives! 🍩

    • @SimmerErin
      @SimmerErin  11 місяців тому +2

      Happy New Year to you too! I hope you're doing well

  • @lance9249
    @lance9249 11 місяців тому +3

    All I care to see this year with Paralives is live mode in action they spent the last half of 2023 working on live mode functions we need to see more than animations playing.

    • @SimmerErin
      @SimmerErin  11 місяців тому

      what specifically would you most like to see

  • @HonestInsightsTarot
    @HonestInsightsTarot 11 місяців тому +7

    Seeing the Paralives food always makes me hungry. I shouldn’t be looking at those right before lunch. 😂

    • @SimmerErin
      @SimmerErin  11 місяців тому +2

      ha it does look pretty good honestly

  • @TimeTheory2099
    @TimeTheory2099 11 місяців тому +3

    Thanks Erin. 😃👍
    I'm hoping inZoi will work as nice as it looks

    • @TheDawnofVanlife
      @TheDawnofVanlife 11 місяців тому +1

      InZoi has been kinda quiet after their initial drop into the conversation a month ago.

    • @TimeTheory2099
      @TimeTheory2099 11 місяців тому

      @@TheDawnofVanlife
      Yes, that's a puzzle. I understand the few people that were sent the game, could only play it a short time then it stopped working? That is strange.

    • @SimmerErin
      @SimmerErin  11 місяців тому +1

      I think it'll depend on what you're looking for in a simulation game! I'll be honest, all I have learned about inzoi so far has turned me off, but of course I'll stay tuned to see what comes up

  • @adriansilagan1029
    @adriansilagan1029 10 місяців тому +1

    I really don't mind that the game prioritizes foods and styles familiar to Western people. They are a Canadian game company after all and increasing the scope to represent the life of all cultures would be difficult and not really possible for a small company in a narrow timeframe. It's better they do what they find they can do best and other companies can better represent different lifestyles. It's like how Inzoi is going to have heavy urban Korean elements in their life simulation, or how Coral Island is heavily influenced by Southeast Asian culture even in gameplay, or how the base game Sims 4 is built on suburban middle-class United States while Sims Urbz represented an urban United States.

    • @SimmerErin
      @SimmerErin  10 місяців тому

      yeah, the initial world will based on their studio location- and this is likely wise, you have to have some type of foundation either way, and you don't want to take on too much right away. ofcourse I'd love to see more in the future! but this already is a massive undertaking creating this game

  • @Stephen-Fox
    @Stephen-Fox 11 місяців тому +1

    On live mode videos - Longer videos would be great, and help build trust with those who are suspicious of the development timeline, but I suspect it would be counter productive to do one until all the core systems are all working and integrated together. Not so much progression systems like ageing or death, but... Far enough that the devs can play a full day without it feeling like it's 'missing' anything.

    • @SimmerErin
      @SimmerErin  11 місяців тому

      yeah... they could continue to do clips. but to have a full preview, all core systems pretty much need to be entirely functional and they're well not there yet

  • @SynthographerJames
    @SynthographerJames 11 місяців тому +2

    Greetings once again, Simmer Erin. Happy New Year !! ...I definitely ate dinner for breakfast, and breakfast for dinner

    • @SimmerErin
      @SimmerErin  11 місяців тому +2

      Happy New Year to you too! How are you doing, and did you do anything the celebrate the new year?
      I fell asleep at 10pm and slept through the fireworks :D beyond that, I've been prepping for the semester, reading and writing

    • @SynthographerJames
      @SynthographerJames 11 місяців тому

      I'm doing good and feeling good about 2024. Usually, I sleep through the New Year, but I wake up at about 11pm and stay up and enjoy it with my family; they are always up at night, lol...Basically, I ate some good homemade cooking and drank fake champagne, lol. I feel you, back to being a teacher, good break for you though :)@@SimmerErin

  • @MagnusItland
    @MagnusItland 11 місяців тому

    You sure have many irons in the fire, as we say here in Norway: Keeping up with all these games in such detail, making and editing videos which is a lot of work in itself, and being an author besides. I hope you got some rest over the holidays! 2024 looks like it might be even more exciting, with all the new life sim games approaching release, so I can only wish you good luck in the new year!

    • @SimmerErin
      @SimmerErin  11 місяців тому

      ha thank you I appreciate that! I'll have a higher teaching load this semester too BUT good news is I no longer do freelance writing- which was just way too much. Minus myfamily all getting sick, I did enjoy the holidays. I've also gotten out to a conservatory , art museum etc and i felt I really needed that
      I hope you have a great year coming up!

  • @ScarletAmethyst
    @ScarletAmethyst 10 місяців тому

    I don't think The Sims had restrictions on what time recipes could be made when The Sims 2 added different meals although The Sims 3 only allowed desserts to be served and vegetarian recipes could only be made by Vegetarian Sims until PC/Mac changed it when all Sims could make them. The Sims, The Sims Bustin' Out, and The Urbz: Sims in the City did have the option on the fridge use different names (Have or Serve) depending on the time although it was still the same food.
    This would be an example of "be careful what you wish for". If food thefts did happen, players would find it annoying if it happened a lot.
    I know people may bring up RPGs because these games often have status effects that are _meant_ to be annoying like poison (typically lower HP per turn or gradual HP drain), Paralyze/Sleep (character can't move), and Silence/Mute (blocks spells from being used), but you usually have a party of 3-4. If the developer was sadistic and opted to have multi-target Paralyze/Sleep or especially instant death for pretty much an instant game over, it would be annoying.

    • @SimmerErin
      @SimmerErin  10 місяців тому

      did not know about sims bustin out as I never played so appreciate learning about that
      YEAH I just don't find the food theft thing to be something that would probably add much anyway? prob cause more trouble

  • @james64468
    @james64468 11 місяців тому +7

    It be interesting to see what they do this year. I hope they have a lot more for clothing sets. Hopefully they have a lot more men clothes.

    • @caleschip
      @caleschip 11 місяців тому +4

      the clothes in the game are all unisex and can be put on any para body since they all have the same base (i'm 99.9% sure of this)! i'm really excited to see what happens this year for paralives too :)

    • @SimmerErin
      @SimmerErin  11 місяців тому +3

      I think everything can be made unisex :) but what specific staples would you like to see

    • @james64468
      @james64468 11 місяців тому

      Like shorts I rarely wear jeans except for when its cold. @@SimmerErin

    • @SimmerErin
      @SimmerErin  11 місяців тому

      @@james64468 yes definitely shorts would be good

  • @nikkimae813
    @nikkimae813 11 місяців тому +1

    I hope the best for the Paralives team, my only concern (not a criticism of the team at all) is that the game will face a lot of competition at time of release as it taking a while to develop it. And they might have Life By you, InZoi and project Renee to compete with and I wonder if they'll be left behind

    • @SimmerErin
      @SimmerErin  11 місяців тому +1

      in a way yes. I did explore this topic before, but sparknotes version is: I truly think every game is going for something different. paralives is offline gameplay, indie graphics, a chill vibe, low end devices. I also think- look at other gaming genres- it's usual to have many game options in the same sub genre

    • @cryingwatercolours
      @cryingwatercolours 10 місяців тому +1

      i think paralives may come later which will give time for the hype for the other games to die down, and time for paralives to get its own release hype. if they all come out at the same time i do think one could get sort of lost but i reckon it’ll be 3-4+ yrs maybe more before the release

  • @Cibbic
    @Cibbic 11 місяців тому +3

    Wonder if they will take the Life By You route and have an early access too.

    • @SimmerErin
      @SimmerErin  11 місяців тому +7

      as mentioned in this video by the one question, yes.
      They had discussed early access many times before too! Just not in great detail

  • @Bridenbrad
    @Bridenbrad 11 місяців тому +3

    while I really respect and admire how much transparency they have had during the development and how much they have shown off about what they are currently doing, I feel like I am finally starting to get the dev standpoint of not showing off things until their project is nearer to completion and they have a lot to show. no offense to paralives, but they have been feeding us info for how long now? years? not saying I don't trust them to actually finish and release the game, but its getting to the point where they show off something new and I'm like "oh that's cool" and then I click off the article and go look at something else. the hype around all of these sneak peeks has really worn off for me and Im almost at the point where I wish they would just hold off until they are closer to release and have more meaty stuff to show as opposed to one small feature at a time.

    • @SimmerErin
      @SimmerErin  11 місяців тому +5

      so it's an interesting discussion. the problem is their funding requires them to show progress, and I feel like if they didn't show anything at all, it would garner more critique for them

  • @michaelahankins4295
    @michaelahankins4295 11 місяців тому +5

    Onto the hard stretch. I feel like the team has done an excellent job managing expectations, especially considering that they're all indie devs

    • @SimmerErin
      @SimmerErin  11 місяців тому +3

      yes, I agree. some people continue to have perhaps unrealistic expectations, but I think the team has done what they can to be genuine and be reasonable

  • @jmelovesGod
    @jmelovesGod 11 місяців тому

    I can't wait to see Live mode, but i do want it to be ready to show before they do it.

    • @SimmerErin
      @SimmerErin  11 місяців тому

      yes definitely. I think they will show what they can as they feel they can- so far I haven't seen any indication they'd rush things

  • @27lalitha
    @27lalitha 11 місяців тому

    Thanks for the Paralives news and Happy New Year Simmer Erin, i wish you happiness, a good health and success !🎉

    • @SimmerErin
      @SimmerErin  11 місяців тому

      I wish you the very same! I hope you're doing well

  • @henriquebastosbernardoni3630
    @henriquebastosbernardoni3630 11 місяців тому

    (I know that I may sound like Debby Downer all of the time, but I actually want this game to succeed! 🙃)
    As much as I glad that we finally have the promise of something more than a preview of live mode, I wonder if they are ready for it. I'm do have faith when they say they are on schedule and that they are in fact ready for a 2025 showcase, but still... can't help but worry for them.
    In between fans who want the world and beyond and the pressure of so many competition rising in the life sim genre, I hope they are doing fine.

    • @SimmerErin
      @SimmerErin  11 місяців тому

      I don't think you're a downer, it sounds like you're expressing genuine concerns!
      Though as far as competition, they are in many ways in a slightly diff market, as an indie game. I see it a tad differently- and also think these games are all going for different things

  • @Elwaves2925
    @Elwaves2925 11 місяців тому

    Sounds good to me. I definitely won't say it's been long overdue for showing live mode but it is something a lot of folks want to see, so showing something of value towards that would (hopefully) appease those folks for a bit. Anything else they show will be a bonus, although I'd really like to see world tools and customisation but that's me. They'll show it at some point and I can wait.

    • @SimmerErin
      @SimmerErin  11 місяців тому +1

      it sounds like world tool customization will be far later- as they said it will be not in early access, which is a downside

    • @Elwaves2925
      @Elwaves2925 11 місяців тому

      @@SimmerErin Yeah but I also wasn't expecting anything soon. I just want to see what they're plans are for it, how far it will go and so on.

  • @Thyana-ig5no
    @Thyana-ig5no 10 місяців тому

    Honestly, i don't understand the nearly full information blockade they do on life mode things, I want that life mode video + explaining the scope and the depth of their mechanics... and i want that 3 years ago ;)
    Especially I would love infos about chara AI (own paras/other paras) and all kinds of progression systems.
    (And i really hope for them that they get their feedback from other sources than just their BIGGEST FANS (aka their patrons), I've seen too many games doing this and ending with very weird gamedesign decisions, which didn't bother the hardcore fans but were obvious mistakes)
    And I would love to hear about the modding tools OUTSIDE of cc/visuals

    • @SimmerErin
      @SimmerErin  10 місяців тому +1

      It's not a full info blockade. What they do is show posts to Patreon members then make 90 percent of them public about a month or so later. Their website also has a full development timeline and points on what they have done every month.
      They are right now and still working on core systems

    • @Thyana-ig5no
      @Thyana-ig5no 10 місяців тому

      @SimmerErin yea I'd love it if it'd be the way, but apparently 156 of 224 patreon posts are permanently blocked, and 100% of the gameplay posts - the last unlocked post which is not a mere visual showcase is from July. All the gameplay posts were after that
      The website itself doesn't reveal much further info than what topic they're working on - just the roadmap reveals a bit more, but is a pain to try to read it regularly 😅
      I vaguely remember something that they said the info blockade on live mode is on purpose, i could be wrong tho (it had something to do with them blocking most live mode questions in the weekly dev chats)

  • @WonderousSmiles
    @WonderousSmiles 11 місяців тому

    I hope to see them really dive into live mode.
    Character interactions, show us more about relationships, more interaction with their world. The basics.
    And that, by the end of the year, we'll see a nice tidy video. A "day in the life" kinda thing. Where we see a para being created, their home being built, and them going through 24 hours. Wake up, eat, shower, go to work, come home, work on a hobby, go to bed.
    I would be such a happy camper

    • @SimmerErin
      @SimmerErin  11 місяців тому

      yes definitely, those would all be top things I feel would be valuable to share with the public when they're ready. And I love your idea for a day in the life video

  • @mayaha200
    @mayaha200 10 місяців тому

    I think they need to be clear in their game page site what they will add to live mode and what they will NOT add to live mode/game. It's very important to know without waiting for nothing and become disappointed

    • @SimmerErin
      @SimmerErin  10 місяців тому

      they have confirmed features on their home page, and have since the get go; in addition, you can find monthly updates plus a full development timeline

  • @TheDawnofVanlife
    @TheDawnofVanlife 11 місяців тому

    At this point I honestly do want to know where they are with Live Mode. The bites of information are cute but I think the community is losing faith in this game ever being playable, even in early access.
    At times I think Sims 4 over does the steps to have the sims function. Sims 2 was actually far more complex with an arguably much simpler personality system then Sims 4. I am not expecting every feature of Sims 4 plus all the dream features Sims 4 doesn’t have. A simple game that can be built upon reasonably is enough for me. But I would love to get a sense of what playing as a Para is actually like. I am not expecting the biggest most feature packed open world game ever created, just a true modern fun to play simple life sim.

    • @SimmerErin
      @SimmerErin  11 місяців тому

      patreon has more info they can't disclose- but I presume will be made public this year (hopefully). core interactions and systems have been a focus in the later half and more of 2023.

  • @NoDecaf7
    @NoDecaf7 11 місяців тому

    Live mode showcase doesn't sound like something that should be difficult to do since they all seem to enjoy playing the game in their down time.
    I was a patron, but gah I just had to make some adult financial decisions. Glad for your updates!

    • @SimmerErin
      @SimmerErin  11 місяців тому +1

      oh I understand.. like living and everyday costs are oh so expensive right now :/ good news is, they continue to have ample support it seems

  • @kmrazSilverSimmer73
    @kmrazSilverSimmer73 11 місяців тому

    Thanks for the Paralives updates.
    Breakfast for dinner = Brinner
    Edit: Happy New Year!!

    • @SimmerErin
      @SimmerErin  11 місяців тому

      ha I like that Brinner! My brother and I always called late lunch "linner"

    • @kmrazSilverSimmer73
      @kmrazSilverSimmer73 11 місяців тому

      @@SimmerErin ha! Exactly!Cause I mean they call the time between standard breakfast and lunch: brunch. So what do they call it between lunch and dinner. Linner? Dunch? 🤷🏻 My bro has always called eating breakfast for dinner Brinner (credit due).

  • @westanimesims
    @westanimesims 11 місяців тому

    Yes a live mode showcase is due, that would soothe people who are constantly harping on them for not being an "actual" game. Really looking forward to what is to come for Paralives.

    • @SimmerErin
      @SimmerErin  11 місяців тому

      what sort of thing would you like to see from a live mode showcase

    • @westanimesims
      @westanimesims 11 місяців тому

      @@SimmerErin more like a "day in a life of a Para"

    • @SimmerErin
      @SimmerErin  11 місяців тому

      makes sense!@@westanimesims

    • @westanimesims
      @westanimesims 9 місяців тому

      @@SimmerErin Well they actually *did* it, and they may have exceeded my expectations

  • @maddmartiganlv8674
    @maddmartiganlv8674 10 місяців тому +1

    😂My wife and I always order different meals when go out to restaurants. We share each others food all of the time. Simmer Erin, you sound more like a "JOEY DOESN'T SHARE FOOD" type of person 😂😂😂

    • @SimmerErin
      @SimmerErin  10 місяців тому +1

      sharing is fine ha! I just wouldn't like someone swiping without asking :D

    • @maddmartiganlv8674
      @maddmartiganlv8674 10 місяців тому

      @@SimmerErin 😆 🤣 I don't think she ever asked, but then again that's what happens in a happy marriage 😄 😉 🤣😂

  • @kayaikinci9855
    @kayaikinci9855 11 місяців тому

    I don't think it is right to demand for specific things, basics are the most important and plus the sims games also launch with basic things in base game throughout the years

    • @SimmerErin
      @SimmerErin  11 місяців тому +1

      some people can get carried away for sure, I do sometimes see people simply giving general ideas and that can be okay