Build Mode Complete Basics

🧱 Build Mode Complete Basics

Build Mode is where you create your Para's home. This guide covers everything from walls to roofing.

🔨 Essential Tools

• Wall Tool: Click and drag to draw walls. Hold Shift for diagonal walls
• Floor Tool: Paint floors with any material or color
• Roof Tool: Add roofs with multiple styles (gable, hip, flat, etc.)
• Door/Window Tool: Place doors and windows on any wall
• Furniture Tool: Browse and place hundreds of items

📏 Grid System

Paralives offers gridless building for maximum creativity:

• Grid Mode: Items snap to grid for easy alignment
• Gridless Mode: Place items anywhere for custom layouts
• Half-grid: Fine-tune placement with half-grid increments
• Alt key: Hold Alt to freely rotate items

🎨 Materials & Colors

Every surface can be customized:

• Color Wheel: Pick any color for walls, floors, and furniture
• Textures: Apply wood, stone, tile, and more
• Patterns: Add stripes, florals, geometric designs
• Opacity: Adjust transparency for layered effects

🏠 Building a Basic House

1. Start with Foundation: Choose a lot size and add foundation height
2. Draw Outer Walls: Create the basic shape of your house
3. Add Interior Walls: Divide into rooms (bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, etc.)
4. Place Doors & Windows: Add entry points and natural light
5. Add Floors & Walls: Apply materials to each room
6. Furnish: Add essential items (bed, toilet, stove, fridge)
7. Decorate: Add lighting, art, plants, and personal touches

🔧 Advanced Techniques

• Split Levels: Create sunken living rooms or elevated platforms
• Curved Walls: Build rounded rooms and unique shapes
• Custom Stairs: Design L-shaped, U-shaped, or spiral staircases
• Basements: Dig down to add underground rooms
• Lofts: Create open upper floors with viewing areas

💡 Building Tips

• Use reference photos: Look at real houses for inspiration
• Plan your layout: Sketch on paper before building
• Start simple: Master basic shapes before complex designs
• Save often: Use multiple save slots for different versions
• Share builds: Upload to Steam Workshop for others to enjoy