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'''Notifications''' are a game mechanic used to inform the player of
==The Sims==
==The Sims 2==
[[File:Welcome wagon notification TS2.png|thumb|A notification in ''The Sims 2'' telling the player about the [[welcome wagon]].]]
In ''The Sims 2'', dialog boxes continue to appear for crucial notifications, or for situations where the player is required to make a decision, such as [[chance card]]s. Other than that, most notifications appear at the top-right of the screen, and will not interrupt gameplay. Notifications can be dismissed by clicking on the "X" next to them, or by simply waiting for them to expire on their own. Notifications can be pushed by in-game objects, controllers, or by a Sim themselves. If a Sim or object pushes a notification, clicking on the notification will cause the camera to jump to that Sim or object, if they are present on the lot.
[[Live PIP]]s function similarly to those in ''The Sims'', and will again move the game camera over to the event when clicked on. Unlike other notifications, clicking on the PIP again will bring the camera back to the player's original position. As in ''The Sims'', they are enabled by default, but can be disabled if the player so chooses.
Notifications in ''The Sims 2'' are not nested or combined. If multiple notifications appear, the newest will appear on top, while older notifications will be pushed towards the bottom of the screen.
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Notifications do not appear to expire on their own, although they do appear to hide themselves automatically after a period of time.
Much like ''The Sims 2'', dialog boxes pausing gameplay may periodically appear, such as notifications for potential [[opportunity|opportunities]]. Notifications can also be pushed by Sims; clicking on the icon of the Sim will
==The Sims 4==
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