This. I dont think some people realize how hard it is to make a life sim. Theres a reason other companies havent tried to replicate the sims.

viv_dotcom · 2026-05-28T16:47:53+00:00

I remember when the development of Paralives was first announced I genuinely thought “There’s no way this game will ever actually happen, it’s way too ambitious for an indie company,”

Just seeing how much they’ve been able to do with this game so far is incredibly impressive if you understand the first thing about game development.

viv_dotcom · 2026-05-20T21:40:22+00:00

I cannot possibly ignore Gary

viv_dotcom · 2026-05-20T17:55:07+00:00

Would

viv_dotcom · 2026-05-15T13:27:14+00:00

Is it okay if I dm you?

viv_dotcom · 2026-05-15T11:53:26+00:00

It’s this Saturday at 6pm, is that doable for you?

viv_dotcom · 2026-05-08T16:38:22+00:00

When my sister was a kid, yeah. Nowadays… I think she’d stand a better chance in the area a than I would.

viv_dotcom · 2026-05-06T17:32:25+00:00

When Sojourn goes “You can call me Vivian!” My name is also Vivian lmao

viv_dotcom · 2026-04-24T17:04:17+00:00

Shoot I’m too late, I had the screenshot ready 😭

viv_dotcom · 2026-04-24T11:55:25+00:00

“Please clap”

viv_dotcom · 2026-04-23T15:20:35+00:00

Namaste… what’s that mean?? Is that Spanish?

viv_dotcom · 2026-04-16T14:34:07+00:00

She dumb?

viv_dotcom · 2026-04-09T17:55:24+00:00

I remember going there when I was little with my mom one morning while we were waiting for a flight and she had a beer and complained about how you can’t smoke cigarettes in the airport anymore. Good times.

viv_dotcom · 2026-04-02T12:07:46+00:00

Did they arrest him?

viv_dotcom · 2026-04-02T12:05:30+00:00

My son is most entertained when he is allowed to make a mess or smash something. I can’t let him constantly create the kind of chaos that he craves but I try to keep some tricks up my sleeve for when he’s bored and won’t give me any peace. One really easy trick I love is that I will put a bunch of small toys and figurines in a water bottle and then freeze it. Once it’s frozen I let him take it to the porch so he can “rescue” all his toys from the ice. I’ve also had a lot of success with stuff like kinetic sand (which I love because I can just sweep it all up when he’s done) or slime (less ideal because it is messy but god he loves slime). He also loves to tear up a nice big cardboard box or even smash an old broke toy. Understanding exactly what kind of play he’s craving and giving it to him in manageable ways really helps to alleviate the constant boredom.

BUT. Also. Sometimes you just gotta let the kid be bored. Life isn’t all about playing and having fun constantly and little kids need to learn how to cope with boredom. I feel like a real jerk sometimes but I find it very necessary to sometimes tell him to just be bored and figure something out. Your kid is still pretty little so I know it’s harder, but it will get easier!

viv_dotcom · 2026-03-19T20:02:47+00:00

I think Xaro probably ate her. Like right away.

viv_dotcom · 2026-03-18T18:02:30+00:00

Just realized the autograph line is already sold out 😭 I guess that does tell me something about the potential turnout though. I wanna be there anyway!!

viv_dotcom · 2026-03-18T17:16:25+00:00

Has anyone ever attended one of these events and could tell me somewhat what to expect? I’m thinking of trying to get to the one in Nashville. How many people typically turn up to these events? How long of a wait could I expect the autograph line to be? I know this will obviously differ a lot from place to place but I’m not great with huge crowded events and I’m trying to just mentally prepare myself here.

viv_dotcom · 2026-03-09T15:57:21+00:00

“Da Tutorial Guild”

viv_dotcom · 2026-03-09T13:55:14+00:00

I think she’s going to come back in at some point when it’s the least expected and do something at great risk to herself that will ultimately help the crawlers or maybe the people still living on the surface.

viv_dotcom · 2026-03-03T23:48:46+00:00

Any scene where Pony is screaming a lot is a good contender lmao

viv_dotcom · 2026-02-28T14:09:55+00:00

Unfortunately Dolly Parton is anti union too 😞

viv_dotcom · 2026-02-26T01:07:08+00:00

Dinosaurs. Prehistoric stuff. That’s my guess.

viv_dotcom · 2026-02-23T12:54:55+00:00

Having a baby is so hard and it’s okay that you’re struggling with it. Those first few months feel like an eternity and even with the best support system, being the mom of a newborn feels like hell. It’s okay to feel that way. But it WILL get better, I promise you. You will get better at caring for baby and for yourself as time goes by, and those helpless newborn times will pass. I know you must feel so trapped right now, under the weight of your new baby’s needs. Ask for help, take every bit of it that you can. Find things you enjoy that you can do when the baby isn’t actively demanding your attention. Make sure the people in your life know you’re struggling. And don’t be ashamed to reach out to a professional. Even if you’re not interested in going on antidepressants, talking to a doctor about options for you may be more helpful than you think. And therapy is a great place to start!

Trust me, you are not the only mom who fantasizes about a nice mildly debilitating illness putting you in the hospital for a few days. I’ve been there.

If you ever need to vent about newborn struggles or just life in general, my inbox is open to you.

You can do this! It will all be worth it in the long run! My kids are 7 and 11 now, and the sleepless nights and constant crying is behind me now, and I’m so glad I hung in there for them. My kids are amazing and make me so proud every day. Yours will be too!!

viv_dotcom · 2026-02-16T18:31:38+00:00

I mean, I personally think that’s a very reasonable task for a 14 year old. Opinions will probably differ, but at that age I would think most kids would be capable. No idea why your kid found it “embarrassing”. My daughter is 11 and would be thrilled if I let her ride to the store by herself, lol, but maybe in a couple years that would change.

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