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Sad
Sad is triggered by failed relationships, loss, or prolonged unmet social needs. Sad Parafolk withdraw from social interactions and lose motivation for productive activities.

Negative

Polarity

25

Triggers

15

Status effects

6

Together Cards

7

Career perks

What triggers this emotion in Paralives?

  • Work Perk: Sad Worker
  • Unemployed and low on money (Vibe: Serious)
  • Household money balance is very low (Vibe: Serious)
  • Not getting an upgrade point at occupation
  • Extra sad (Vibe: Gloomy)
  • Getting a strike at work (Vibe: Gloomy)
  • Completing a want (Vibe: Gloomy)
  • A close relationship died
  • A relationship died
  • Disgusted (Vibe: Gloomy)
  • Embarrassed (Vibe: Gloomy)
  • Failing a want
  • Trait: Grumpy
  • Talent: Music
  • Inspired by sadness (Vibe: Gloomy)
  • Sadness redemption (Vibe: Gloomy)
  • Sad (Vibe: Jester)
  • Empty energy surplus (Vibe: Energetic)
  • Sad (Vibe: Overjoyed)
  • Near a sad baby or toddler
  • Extremely sad
  • Vibe: Gloomy
  • Inside a sadness aura
  • Because you are sad
  • Because you didn't get an occupation upgrade

What status effects modify this emotion in Paralives?

  • Sad +8

    × +8    48hStackable

  • Sad +5

    × +5    48hStackable

  • Sad +5Because Taken Away

    × +5    Stackable

  • Occupations Extra IMiss Work Sad +4

    × +4    Stackable

  • Sad +4

    × +4    Stackable

  • Sad +3

    × +3    Stackable

  • Together Card Sad +3

    × +3    3hStackable

  • Occupations Extra Accountant Responsabilities

    × +2    2hStackable

  • Together Card Sad +2

    × +2    3hStackable

  • Sad +2

    × +2    Stackable

  • Sad +1

    × +1    1h

  • Sad +1When Sad

    × +1    Stackable

  • Stackable Sad +1

    × +1    Stackable

  • Occupations Extra Gloomy Empathy Sad +1

    × +1    4hStackable

  • Together Card Sad +1

    × +1    3hStackable

What Together Cards does this emotion unlock in Paralives?

  • Mention being sad

  • There's animosity in the air...

  • Mock for being sad

  • Remove sadness

  • Compliment existential dread

  • Compliment existential dread (flirty)

What career perks are linked to this emotion in Paralives?

  • Sad Worker

    +5% job performance per Sad emotion

  • Worst Job Ever

    +3 Sad for 3 hours after each work day

  • Gloomy Empathy

    Chance to gain +1 Sad for 4 hours after seeing a patient

  • Sad Doctor

    Gain $20/day per Sad emotion

  • Accounting Responsibilities

    Gain $400 by mail each week but +2 Stressed and +2 Sad for 2 hours after each work day

  • I Miss Work

    +4 Sad during vacation days

  • Another Sad Day at Work

    Gain 1 random want at the end of the workday if Sad is main emotion

Related Wants

  • [Grumpy trait] Turn Sadness Into Grumpiness

  • [Sensitive trait] Transfer Emotion

  • Remove low sad emotional reasons (Music Makes You Feel Better)

  • Have Sad as your main emotion

Interaction Modifiers

  • Other Para is sad

  • You are sad

  • Someone in the group is sad (Vibe: Gloomy)

Related guides

Status Effects
Interactions
Together Cards
Careers

What other emotions are in Paralives?

Happy

Stressed

Angry

Bored

Inspired

Disgusted

Embarrassed

Amused

Flirty

Uncomfortable

FAQ

  • What triggers the Sad emotion in Paralives?
    Sad has 25 known triggers, including: work perk: sad worker; unemployed and low on money (vibe: serious); household money balance is very low (vibe: serious). Triggers activate based on needs, social outcomes, and environmental conditions.
  • How does Sad affect social interactions?
    Sad directly modifies interaction success rates. Other Para is sad. You are sad. Someone in the group is sad (Vibe: Gloomy). It also unlocks 6 Together Cards.
  • How many status effects are tied to Sad?
    There are 15 status effects that modify Sad, ranging from +1 to +8 in strength.