In Paralives, a game similar to The Sims 4, players can act as caustic monarchs, dishing out subtle insults or outright criticism towards characters for poor cooking skills or their perceived lower socio-economic status.

Paralives Studio, the team behind the upcoming life simulation game, has announced a new twist in their card-based system for developing relationships between characters. This change aims to address a perceived "sin" of the life sim genre by introducing enemy relationships and the associated unlocking of more Together Cards.

The Together Cards in Paralives now offer variants that allow for different intentions to be expressed during conversations. For instance, a character can deliver a compliment in a flirtatious or ironic way, adding a layer of complexity to social interactions. However, these variants can also lead to conflict. An ironic compliment, for example, can make the recipient feel embarrassed, angry, or sad.

One such variant is the "Breakup card," which negatively affects the relationship between characters. If a character feels slighted, they can be offered cards to insult the offending character. Insulting a character's cooking in Paralives can lead to conflict, as can criticising their personality or the context of the conversation.

The handwashing behavior in Paralives is a departure from the behavior of characters in The Sims. Paralives' Parafolk characters will wash their hands after using the toilet most of the time, but the behavior is not guaranteed to occur every time. This behavior is not advertised or promoted excessively, reflecting the game's focus on realistic and natural character interactions.

This feature is detailed in a Patreon update from Paralives Studio. A video demonstrating how the variant feature works in social interactions between characters in Paralives can be found on Twitter. The date of the Patreon update is August 28, 2025.

As characters interact more with each other due to the unlocking of additional Together Cards with enemy relationships, players will have more opportunities to shape the dynamics of their virtual world. The behavior of Paralives' characters is subject to change and is not always consistent, adding an element of unpredictability to the game.

This new twist in the card-based system for developing relationships in Paralives promises to bring a fresh and engaging approach to the life sim genre, offering players a unique and immersive experience.

In Paralives, a game similar to The Sims 4, players can act as caustic monarchs, dishing out subtle insults or outright criticism towards characters for poor cooking skills or their perceived lower socio-economic status.