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Paralives Interactions

every action, every category

All 335 Paralives interactions across 19 categories. 133 have unlock requirements, 22 are triggered by autonomy.

Player interactions

335 actions across 19 categories

Interactions are the actions Parafolk can perform - from cooking meals and exercising to socializing and caring for babies. Each interaction belongs to a category and may require specific skills, emotions, or relationship labels to unlock.

Autonomy, requirements & wants

22 autonomy · 133 requirements · 20 wants

22 interactions are triggered by the AI - Parafolk act on their own during fires, hunger, or work schedules. 133 have unlock conditions. 20 fulfill wants. 257 have age gates.

Browse all 19 categories

What interaction categories are in Paralives?

Social

All social interactions between Parafolk — conversations, romantic gestures, group hangouts, and conflict.

33

Entertainment

Fun and leisure activities including video games, TV, music instruments, and outdoor play.

30

Phone & Computer

Digital interactions using phones and computers — calls, orders, job searches, and freelance work.

27

Learning & Skills

Knowledge-building interactions: reading books, learning new topics, and practicing skills.

24

Personal Care & Rest

Daily routines including bathing, grooming, sleeping, and changing outfits.

23

Movement & Navigation

Getting around Melino — walking, sitting, taking the bus, and navigating secret passages.

23

Toddler Care

Toddler-specific interactions including feeding, playing, washing, and managing tantrums.

22

Food & Cooking

Kitchen and dining interactions from cooking meals to eating snacks and ordering takeout.

21

Baby Care

Caring for babies — feeding, cuddling, changing diapers, and putting them to sleep.

18

Emergencies & Death

Crisis situations including fires, death events, and emergency response.

15

Emotions & Self-care

Emotional expression and self-care — crying, calming down, daydreaming, and seeking comfort.

15

Education

School homework and educational activities across all academic subjects.

14

Fitness & Exercise

Physical exercise interactions from pushups and yoga to treadmill running and weightlifting.

13

Housework & Repairs

Household maintenance: cleaning, mopping, repairing appliances, and flushing toilets.

11

Outdoors & Nature

Outdoor and nature activities — gardening, collecting, sandcastles, and scenic walks.

11

Shopping & Services

Buying items, browsing shops, operating cash registers, and making donations.

11

Work & Career

Career-related interactions including commuting to work, delivering orders, and community requests.

9

Life Events

Major milestones: adoption, pregnancy tests, medical visits, and life transitions.

9

Creativity & Art

Artistic interactions: painting on easels, drawing on paper, and selling finished works.

6

Category rankings

Which categories have the most actions?

Most interactions

Top 6 categories by action count

Most requirements

Top 6 categories by unlock conditions

Autonomy hotspots

Categories where Parafolk act on their own

Frequently asked

Interactions FAQ

How many interactions are in Paralives?
Paralives has 335 interactions across 19 categories in Early Access build 1. The largest category is Social with 33 interactions, followed by Entertainment (30), Phone & Computer (27), and Learning & Skills (24). 133 interactions have specific requirements to unlock or perform, and 22 can be triggered autonomously by the AI.
What are interaction requirements in Paralives?
Many interactions in Paralives require specific conditions before a Parafolk can perform them. Requirements include emotion levels (e.g. must be sad), skill levels, personality traits, relationship labels, need thresholds, status effects, and age gates (e.g. "Teen+" or "Young Adult+"). Some interactions also require specific items, furniture nearby, or a specific outfit like workout gear or pajamas.
What happens when Parafolk act on their own in Paralives?
22 interactions in Paralives are controlled by the autonomy system - the AI triggers them automatically when conditions are met. Examples: Parafolk go to work/school on schedule, eat snacks when hungry, sleep when exhausted, panic during fires, and babies cry when their needs drop. Some autonomy actions have cooldown timers (e.g. 5 minutes between fire panics).
What social interactions are available in Paralives?
Paralives has 33 social interactions covering the full spectrum of relationships. These include basic greetings like Talk and Handshake, romantic actions like Kiss, Passionate Kiss, First Kiss, and Slow Dance, commitment milestones like Ask in Marriage and Elope, and negative interactions like Fight. NPC Parafolk also have autonomous social behaviors.
Which Paralives interactions fulfill wants?
20 interactions directly fulfill Parafolk wants (desires). Homework interactions (science, math, art, etc.) fulfill school assignment wants. Dance, Watch TV, and Cook fulfill social wants when done with friends. Practice Programming fulfills career advancement wants. Completing these interactions satisfies the want and may grant mood bonuses.

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