BalancedDefault
Maxence
the narrator
A Storyteller that provides a fair and balanced gameplay experience.
- Starting funds$30,000
- Twins / triplets20% / 10%
- Auto eat at workYes
- Auto toilet at workYes
- Passive pregnancyNone
- Pregnancy duration1 day
Game Guide · Storytellers
ParalivesStorytellers
pick your difficulty
Compare all 3 Paralives storytellers side by side. Each controls difficulty, pregnancy rates, starting funds, and automated needs. Up to 20% twin chance and 10% triplet chance with the balanced default.
3 difficulty modes
Meet the storytellers
the trioHard
Ricardo Castello III
bring the chaos
A Storyteller that will bring more challenges in your Parafolks' daily lives.
- Starting funds$30,000
- Twins / triplets5% / 1%
- Auto eat at workNo
- Auto toilet at workNo
- Passive pregnancy0.2%
- Pregnancy duration1 day
Easy
Stella
be at peace
A Storyteller that will protect your Parafolks from life's lowest lows and make for a less challenging gameplay experience.
- Starting funds$35,000
- Twins / triplets5% / 1%
- Auto eat at workYes
- Auto toilet at workYes
- Passive pregnancyNone
- Pregnancy duration1 day
Full comparison
Side-by-side stats
every number| Stat | MaxenceBalanced | Ricardo Castello IIIHard | StellaEasy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | Balanced | Hard | Easy |
| Starting funds | $30,000 | $30,000 | $35,000 |
| Twin Chance | 20% | 5% | 5% |
| Triplet Chance | 10% | 1% | 1% |
| Pregnancy When Attempting | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Passive pregnancy | None | 0.2% | None |
| Pregnancy duration | 1 day | 1 day | 1 day |
| Labor Duration | 2h | 2h | 2h |
| Auto eat at work | Yes | No | Yes |
| Auto toilet at work | Yes | No | Yes |
| Characters Age | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Game Speed | 0.66 min/sec | 0.66 min/sec | 0.66 min/sec |
| Banned Card Packs | 1 | None | 1 |
Frequently asked
Storytellers FAQ
quick answersWhich storyteller should I pick in Paralives?
For your first playthrough, Maxence (the default) is recommended - balanced difficulty with a 20% twin chance and 10% triplet chance, $30,000 starting funds, and automatic eating/toilet at work. Choose Stella for a relaxed experience ($35,000 starting funds, no negative story events) or Ricardo Castello III for a challenge (no auto-eat/toilet at work, 5% twin/1% triplet chance).
What is the difference between the 3 Paralives storytellers?
The three storytellers control difficulty: Maxence is balanced (20% twins, 10% triplets, $30K start, auto-needs at work), Ricardo is hard (5% twins, 1% triplets, $30K start, no auto-needs at work, higher passive pregnancy chance), and Stella is easy (5% twins, 1% triplets, $35K start, auto-needs at work, banned negative story card packs). Pregnancy and labor durations are identical across all three.
Can you change your storyteller in Paralives?
Yes - you can change your storyteller at any time through the pause menu. You can also create a custom storyteller by selecting 'Customize Storyteller' from any of the three presets, letting you adjust parameters like life stage duration, pregnancy odds, starting funds, and whether Paras automatically eat and use the toilet at work.
What are the twin and triplet chances for each Paralives storyteller?
Maxence has the highest multiple-birth rates: 20% chance of twins and 10% chance of triplets. Both Ricardo and Stella have lower rates: 5% twins and 1% triplets. All three storytellers share a 50% chance of pregnancy when actively attempting. Ricardo additionally has a 0.2% passive pregnancy chance that the other storytellers lack.
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Data extracted from Paralives Early Access game files (build 1). Stats and counts verified against the shipped catalog.