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Game Guide - Live Mode

Paralives Live Mode

let them live their story

335 interactions, 23 skills, 126 careers, 407 status effects. Everything that makes Parafolk life tick.

Live mode is where your Parafolk actually live: needs tick down, emotions shift, jobs and school run on the clock, and every one of the 335 interactions happens here. This hub collects the systems that drive it all: interactions, skills, careers, relationships, emotions, and the story cards that nudge your day.

Interactions

335

Every action Parafolk can perform - social, cooking, baby care, fitness, and more. Age gates, autonomy triggers, and want fulfillment.

Emotions

11

Emotional states from Happy to Uncomfortable. Triggers, status effects, Together Card unlocks, and career performance impacts.

Skills

23

Practical and knowledge skills. Level up through activities, unlock career perks, Together Cards, and recipes.

Careers

126

Jobs across 22 companies and 11 domains. Salaries, schedules, useful skills, performance modifiers, and career perks.

Story Cards

76

Random events that shape Parafolk lives. 5 packs, 3 storytellers with different draw styles. Outcomes affect skills, money, and relationships.

Status Effects

407

Buffs, debuffs, and modifiers. Emotion boosts, learning speed changes, need masking, career bonuses, and social auras.

Relationships

5 tracks

Social, romantic, family, buddy, and contextual relationship tracks. 33 labels from Stranger to Best Friend Forever.

Together Cards

442

Social interactions unlocked by emotions, skills, and relationships. 13 categories from General to Brag.

Goals

59

Life goals and NPC requests that give Parafolk purpose. Rewards include money, upgrade points, and relationship boosts.

Frequently asked

Live Mode FAQ

What is live mode in Paralives?
Live mode is where your Parafolk actually live their lives in Melino. They go to work, build relationships, experience emotions, cook meals, care for children, and pursue goals. The game features 335 interactions, 23 skills, 126 careers, and 76 Story Cards that shape each Parafolk's unique story.
How do interactions work in Paralives?
Interactions are the actions Parafolk can perform - from cooking and exercising to socializing and caring for babies. Each interaction belongs to a category and may require specific skills, emotions, or relationship labels. 22 interactions are autonomy-triggered, meaning Parafolk perform them on their own when conditions are met.
What are Story Cards in Paralives?
Story Cards are random event cards that appear during gameplay and shape your Parafolk's life. There are 76 cards across 5 packs (Moon, Sun, Work, Social, Life), dealt by 3 storytellers with different draw styles. Outcomes can boost skills, give money, change relationships, or apply status effects.
How many careers are in Paralives?
Paralives has 126 jobs across 22 companies and 11 career domains. Each job has a salary, schedule, useful skills, and career perks. Performance is affected by emotions, skill match, and need satisfaction. Some careers require specific education or skill levels.

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Data extracted from Paralives Early Access game files (build 1). Stats and counts verified against the shipped catalog.