If multiple notifications appear, the newest will appear on top, while older notifications will be pushed towards the bottom of the screen.Ī notification in The Sims 3 telling the player that one of their Sims has finished work. Notifications in The Sims 2 are not nested or combined. As in The Sims, they are enabled by default, but can be disabled if the player so chooses. Unlike other notifications, clicking on the PIP again will bring the camera back to the player's original position. Live PIPs function similarly to those in The Sims, and will again move the game camera over to the event when clicked on. 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. Notifications can be pushed by in-game objects, controllers, or by a Sim themselves. Notifications can be dismissed by clicking on the "X" next to them, or by simply waiting for them to expire on their own. Other than that, most notifications appear at the top-right of the screen, and will not interrupt gameplay. 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 cards. 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.Ī notification in The Sims 2 telling the player about the welcome wagon. Unlike other notifications, Live PIPs can be disabled in the game settings. Clicking on the PIP will cause the game camera to jump to the scene. By default, the game may also notify the player of certain significant events through the use of Live PIPs, which will display a live camera of the scene in the bottom-right corner. With some events, a short sound effect or jingle will play.
When shown, the game is paused, and the player is required to click a button in order to continue playing. Most notifications in The Sims are delivered in the form of a popup box.
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