How to Simport in the Sims 3 Showtime

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Ensure you are on at least Patch 1.32 and have "The Sims 3: 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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   Step 2: To update your game

   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. , Then proceed to launch a saved game or begin a new game. , 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. ,, Select "SimPort". , This will bring up a list of your friends on www.thesims3.com. , 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. , 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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   Step 3: go to the Game Updates tab in the Launcher.

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   Step 4: Once updated

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   Step 5: play the game as normal.

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   Step 6: Create/Select/Move in a household.

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   Step 7: you must have a Sim in (at least) Level Two of any of the three performer careers: Acrobat

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   Step 8: Magician or Singer.

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   Step 9: Once you do

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    Step 10: click on the "..." button at the bottom left hand side of your screen.

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    Step 11: Choose the option "Send a Sim".

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    Step 12: Choose a friend.

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    Step 13: Once the player has accepted

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    Step 14: or the game automatically accepts it

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    Step 15: your Sim will be whisked away for 12 in-game hours.

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