How to Simport in the Sims 3 Showtime

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The Sims 3: Showtime comes with the capability to send your Sim into another player's game. This is called "SimPort".

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    Showtime" installed. If you are unsure about the Patch, then load your Game Launcher and hover over the icon in the bottom left corner. If the first 3 digits are "1.32" or greater, then you are ready to go. If not, then you must update your game.
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    Make sure the checkbox is ticked that says "Automatic Updates". Also tick the box that has a series of numbers next to it - like: 1.21.123.011002 to 1.22.9.011002.
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    Then proceed to launch a saved game or begin a new game.
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    The Household must have at least 2 Sims in it - this is so you can continue to play the game while a Sim is away on a SimPort.
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    Acrobat, Magician or Singer.
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    button at the bottom left hand side of your screen. Select "SimPort".
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    This will bring up a list of your friends on www.thesims3.com.
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    Then confirm a location for your Sim to perform. Once you have chosen all of this, confirm it.
    • There will be a small waiting time for the SimPort connection to be established.
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    • If the player was not online, you will have to wait for them to accept your request before your Sim is paid fully.
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