Live PIP

A Live PIP is a screen in The Sims, and The Sims 2, that indicates a certain event is taking place. A Live PIP is a small box, usually to the bottom left of your screen, with a live video showing what's going on.

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A Live PIP shows the player what's going on when a Fire starts, a Burglar enters your lot, Clown Catchers come onto your lot to catch Tragic Clown etc.