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Note that Live PIP is default behavior that can be disabled
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'''Notifications''' are a game mechanic used to inform the player of
==The Sims==
Most notifications in ''The Sims'' are delivered in the form of a popup box. When shown, the game is paused, and the player is required to click a button in order to continue playing.
While Live PIPs are relatively non-intrusive and do not interrupt gameplay, text notifications are always delivered in dialog boxes, and players may find a large number of notifications to be annoying.
==The Sims 2==
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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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