Announcements | Gaia Online http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/announcements/f.493/ Announcements <![CDATA[ Set Sail for Love with Love Charm III! ]]> http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.77750525_1/#1 http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.77750525_1/#1 User Image
I've got some excellent news! I've processed your tax return and you're getting back a bunch of money! The amount's not important. What matters is that I've automatically diverted the funds and booked you passage on one of Gaia's most luxurious airship cruises!

I can see that passionate look in your eye. You're mad with pleasure! No need to thank me-- just enjoy yourself! The view from the airship is gorgeous, and get this: Love Charms are available on board! Each Love Charm will give you the opportunity to woo one of Gaia's most eligible singles on a romantic date. Talk a good game and you might not go home lonely, but even if your date ends in disaster, you'll still get an interesting item to keep! Perhaps a Cash Shop favorite, a valuable rare, or one of these exciting new exclusives:

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Don't go into it half-hearted-- maximize your chances at finding true love and exclusive items by buying a bundle of Love Charms!

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]]> <![CDATA[ The Crystal Box and Gaia Offers have new stuff! ]]> http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.77735983_1/#1 http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.77735983_1/#1 User Image

If you grab $25 or more in Gaia Cash through a Cash Card, PayPal or credit card, we'll hook you up with a Crystal Box-- a coveted gift box containing one of many incredible exclusives. Good news: we've just added a new item to the mix! Open a Crystal Box and you just might meet your newest friend, Triscut the Cockatiel, an adorable little guy who just wants to see you smile. Look, he even brought a hat with him!

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We've also updated Gaia Offers with a new exclusive item-- the brilliant Sapphire Scarf! Check out the Offers page and participate in an offer worth 100 Gaia Cash or more to get one for your collection! Do it!

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]]> <![CDATA[ Get Romantic with Valentine's Day Avatar Cards! ]]> http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.77732865_1/#1 http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.77732865_1/#1 User Image

Looking for a little Valentine's treat for yourself or someone special? Look no further than our limited-edition, Valentine's Day edition Avatar Card, the customizable and reloadable Gaia Cash Card!

Aside from the cute new Valentine's Day backgrounds, we're also dropping the shipping price for a limited time: now you can get one rushed to your doorstep for a mere $1.99 on $0 value cards and FREE SHIPPING on cards with a initial value of $24.99 or more!

Visit our Avatar Card page to start customizing your card right now. Go! Go now!

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]]> <![CDATA[ EI Report: Prince of the Sea and Gary's Island Adventure! ]]> http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.77646447_1/#1 http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.77646447_1/#1 User Image

Happy Friday, and welcome to the Evolving Item Report! We're examining some exciting new evolutions this week. Two of my very favorite items have produced new forms, come take a look!

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    User Image With no rescue in sight, nobody to talk to, and no concept of what day it is or how long he's been marooned, Gary is hitting the makeshift tropical runway for the First Annual
    Gary's Island Adventure
     Sea Terrors Fashion Show! Meticulously assembled from living sea creatures are a gorgeous octo-wig, fashionable fish sandals, and a school of lobsters hanging off any available loose piece of skin. Those with an appreciation for the craft will be interested to know this entire look was constructed by Gary in complete silence-- aside from the occasional guttural squeal of discomfort when a lobster pinches a tender area, Gary hasn't used his voice in over a month!

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    Prince of the Sea 9th Gen.
     continues evovling around a legend of an enormous, disfigured beast living deep underwater. Its origin isn't known, but tales of such a monster lurking beneath the surface have circulated since the earliest sea voyages across Gaia. It is said to be a merman, vile and twisted, who had tasted the flesh of his own kind. Growing stronger, annihilating and consuming entire clans, and flying into fits of rage when its preferred source of strength-- his own kind-- became scarce. The story goes on to suggest that many sailing ships carrying Gaians were also lost to the great beast, though that's never been confirmed by any credible source. It is now said to lie in wait under an abandoned island once populated by the merpeople, anticipating the day an errant descendant of those he consumed would come in search of answers.


Remember-- Prince of the Sea is available in the Cash Shop, but Gary's Island Adventure is only available in The Treehouse! Love 'em? Hate 'em? Really love 'em? Really, REALLY love 'em? Indifferent? Voice your opinion over at our weekly EI poll!
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]]> <![CDATA[ Make Your Own Moga Contest Starts Today! ]]> http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.77628873_1/#1 http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.77628873_1/#1 User Image

Hey tamers,

I am extremely proud to announce the Make Your Own Moga Contest! Tamers everywhere have longed for the chance to make their own Moga and get it into the game and Gaia is now accepting submissions from players! An in-house panel of judges will select the best of the best and present them to the community to vote for their favorites!

The THREE submissions with the most votes will get the opportunity to be put into the game* and the winners will get all kinds of awesome prizes including Mogas, Moga Cash and a high-level copy of your own moga! First Prize also gets a level 30 GALACTIC Moga of their choice!

The final submission date is Sunday, February 12th 2012. Voting will take place on Gaia between Friday February 17th and Sunday February 19th.

For complete rules, submission guidelines and discussion head on over to the Moga Forums:

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Good luck tamers!

-Nova

*Restrictions apply, see full contest rules for details. ]]> <![CDATA[ Last Chance to Grab Radiant Galaxy! ]]> http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.77590327_1/#1 http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.77590327_1/#1 User Image
Even after years of education and experience as an accountant, managing a sea of confounding black-and-white documents, I often find myself daydreaming about the nature of the universe. Nothing exists at right angles or in perfect monochrome out there. There are no deadlines or absolutes, and sometimes you'll find upwards of three, four, or potentially even more colors per object! It's very exciting to think about, so when I overhear people talking about heavenly forms, I'm not picturing the endless pages of the GX-4R-P1 Dog Insurance Report, the confusing 2440 Sentient Car Declaration, or even the gloriously complicated P-9041 Statement of Gambling Losses to Time Travelers, Robots, or Eternal Beings. No-- my imagination turns to the sky, and to the types of wonders present in the Radiant Galaxy!

Unfortunately, the Radiant Galaxy will be leaving on Friday, February 3, so you'd be wise to stock up while you can. Each Radiant Galaxy Chance Item will reward you in some way. You might get a valuable rare item, a lovely Cash Shop favorite, or one of the following new exclusives:
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Grab one now, or buy a bundle of nine. The Radiant Galaxy will be setting soon!

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]]> <![CDATA[ Advance Chance: Get a head start on February's CI! ]]> http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.77569629_1/#1 http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.77569629_1/#1 User Image

Hello again, old friend. Why so glum? Bored with the monotony of wealth and riches? Spice things up with an investment in February’s Advance Chance. With a chance to snag a sweet item and the opportunity to sell it for profit, you can’t lose!

    User ImageWhat will the next CI be? Nobody knows, but you’ll get the first crack at it with the
    Advance Chance
    . On the day of the next CI release, you’ll be able to open your bundle and start reaping the rewards of your CIs hours before they’re released to the general public, so you can start listing items on the Marketplace when hardly anyone has their hands on them yet.


The next CI will be revealed the middle of February, so reserve yours today!

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]]> <![CDATA[ EI: Daughter of Snows, Zodiacal, Gary's Island Adventure! ]]> http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.77502503_1/#1 http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.77502503_1/#1 User Image

Hello, my studious friends-- you're just in time for some science! This week, we're observing some very interesting new evolutions on three items, including two high-profile finales. Have a look:

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    User Image Gary's Island Adventure continues, but it gets lonely out there on that island. Thanks to his new hairstyle, Gary's met a new local love interest! She's a bit hard-headed but sweet on the inside, and Gary's nuts for her.

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    Daughter of Snows 2nd Gen.
     reaches its final stage of evolution with two gorgeous new forms! After giving chase to a mysterious white deer, Sashenka and Dima finally corner the intelligent beast at the base of the mountain. Dima moves in to make the kill, but Sashenka wrestles the sword away from him. Sitting on the ground, exhausted and in tears, the great stag approaches her and stares directly into her eyes. Its enormous, bright blue eyes with magnificent swirling tendrils throughout its irises stared deeply. Without warning, and as if the thought weren't her own, Sashenka now knew the secret of the endless winter. Her parents, desperate for a child, had prayed for and received a daughter made of snow-- the winter had been necessary to keep her alive since her birth. With a final thought and a tear, Sashenka asks the animal to return the seasons to normal. It nods, and Sashenka and Dima begin the walk home for a final farewell.

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    Zodiacal 13th Gen.
     reaches its final stages as the astrolabe completes its yearly cycle. It lifts and glows with a radiant energy, its final form taking flight and granting the owner with one final gift from each of its signs.

So exciting! Remember, Daughter of Snows and Zodiacal are available from the Cash Shop, but Gary's Island Adventure is only available through The Treehouse! What do you think of this week's updates? Use your influence as a voter and help guide the hand of evolution with just a couple clicks over at our weekly EI poll!

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]]> <![CDATA[ Cash Shop Update: Steampunk Royalty Bundle! ]]> http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.77499111_1/#1 http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.77499111_1/#1 User Image

Greetings, Gaians! Mintaka and I have dug deep into the past, gently altered a timeline or two, and witnessed an unfolding love story centered around a beautiful and rich Heiress with many suitors, and a Mechanic who won her heart by tending to her octopus pet and crafting cute trinklets for her, like her treasured music box. New fashions from this version of reality are now hitting our shelves-- meet the items of the Steampunk Royalty Bundle!

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    Favored Heiress
     is wearing her favorite gown to charm her lover, which includes a cinched bodice, elaborate skirt, laced sleeves, treasured purse, standing ruff, and fashionable boots.

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    Faithful Mechanic
     comes with enough tools to build a steam engine from scratch! Mostly tastefully hidden, of course. The item includes an elegant uniform, vest, toolbelt, wrench, heavy-duty boots, and decorative cuffs.

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    Sir Ceph the Dapper Octopus
     may not be your conventional pet, but he just wants you to love him back! Give him cuddles and he'll let you borrow his tiny top hat!

    User Image Get all of these items at once in the
    Steampunk Royalty Bundle
    , and you'll also receive the exclusive Courtly Love, which is not available anywhere else. Courtly Love is about as close as you can get to nirvana!

Visit La Victoire now! We defy you to find anyone else who will dare to manipulate spacetime in the name of high fashion. See you next time!

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]]> <![CDATA[ Convention Tour: OhayoCon 2012! ]]> http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.77447879_1/#1 http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.77447879_1/#1 User Image
    OhayoCon 2012: Columbus, Ohio

    Where: Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, Ohio

    Game Show: January 27th 2012, 7:00pm – 8:00pm Main Programming

    Panel: January 28th 2012, 5:00pm – 6:00pm Haynes Room



Head on over and meet us for our traditional Gaia Panel, complete with plenty of mischief, prizes, glimpses at Gaia's future and a opportunity to contribute your feedback and help improve the site. In addition, we’ll be hosting a Gaia Game Show, an amazing collection of wild and goofy contests to showcase your weirdest skills and win some great prizes.


As a bonus, all Gaia event attendees will receive a special limited-edition Convention Tour 2012 Item for your avatar along with a zOMG! starter pack, 2,500 Gold and the Conventioneer Achievement.

We hope to see you there... and if we don't, hopefully we'll be in your neck of the woods sometime very soon. Check out the Convention Tour page for details about all the upcoming stops in 2012!

Check out the Gaia 2012 Convention Tour


Wondering if any of your Gaia friends are going? Stop by the Convention Forum to connect with your fellow convention-goers! ]]> <![CDATA[ Cash Shop Update: Lunar Dragon Bundle! ]]> http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.77423239_1/#1 http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.77423239_1/#1 User Image

Greetings and Happy Chinese New Year! Rigel and I are kicking off the Year of the Dragon with new items and a new bundle that are certain to be among your favorites!

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    Xin the Lucky Dragon
     is the bringer of good fortune! He'll protect you with his firey breath but snuggle close to you when he feels happy and safe. Look just as awesome as he does with your own blazing mohawk!

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    Golden Dragon
     is both mysterious and powerful. Although he may come off as intimidating, he certainly does have a heart of gold! Includes gilded tunic, pants, clawed gauntlets, armored boots, flowing hair, and ornamented horns.

    User Image The beautiful and graceful
    Pink Dragoness
     is ready to celebrate the holiday in her flowing new outfit! She's not complete without her decorative ribbons to compliment a pair of cute horns, spiky baobao hairstyle, dragon embroidered qipao, layered dress, golden bracelet, and her favorite strappy heels.

    User ImageGrab the
    Lunar Dragon Bundle
     to get all of all of these items, as well as the exclusive Lunar Celebration! Where else would you rather be for the Chinese New Year? Immerse yourself in culture and have a blast while doing it! Includes a glowing Chinatown backdrop, glowing lucky paper lantern, dragontail scarf, and colorful New Year's fireworks.

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Artist Finni created this neat illustration to go along with the bundle. Click for biggie!


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]]> <![CDATA[ EI Report: Gary's Island Adventure and Daughter of Snows ]]> http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.77352503_1/#1 http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.77352503_1/#1 User Image

Happy Friday, friends! Two very different items have fresh new evolutions this week. Take a gander!

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User Image Gary's Island Adventure continues with two classy new poses, both foretold in the ancient texts by Old Pete: "Looks, uh, looks like Gary got hisself a new pair of coconut pants and a sea bird peckin' on his face." Well said, Old Pete! Nothing will fancy-up your wardrobe quite like an unruly gull attack or dazzling coconut pants.

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Daughter of Snows
 forges on in the face of a perpetual deep freeze. Temperatures continue to drop as Sashenka and Dima go further north towards the mountains. Up here it's obvious the extent of the damage that years of winter have done to the land and its peoples. One morning, the pair spots a pure white stag among the snowdrifts. It stares back with intelligent eyes. Dima sees the chance for a gorgeous new trophy on his wall and draws his sword, but the stag bolts. Dima sets off after it, and Sashenka comes along-- not for a trophy, but because she thinks it may know something.

Get Gary's Island Adventure at The Treehouse, and
Daughter of Snows
 at the Cash Shop. What do you think about the Evolving Items this week? Hot? Not? Click fun buttons and share your opinion with the weekly EI poll! See you next time!

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Greetings, Gaians! Rigel and I need to make some room in the Cash Shop, so we'll be removing some seasonal items from the shelves early next week. Act fast, the following items will be taken out of the Cash Shop on Tuesday, January 24th:

  • Multicolor Fading String of Lights
  • Silver Bethe Star Tree Topper
  • Golden Bethe Star Tree Topper
  • Silver Frosty Star Tree Topper
  • Golden Frosty Star Tree Topper
  • Cluster of Presents One
  • Cluster of Presents Two
  • Giant Red Bow
  • Giant Purple Bow
  • Giant Golden Bow
  • Giant Blue Bow
  • Giant White Bow
  • Giant Green Bow
  • Giant Black Bow
  • Giant Pink Bow
  • Giant Pink Bow
  • Winter Red Window
  • Winter Blue Window
  • Winter Green Window
  • Winter Purple Window
  • Winter Yellow Window
  • Winter Black Window
  • Winter White Window
  • Gingerbread House
  • Roaring Fireplace
  • Green Holiday Tree
  • Red Holiday Tree
  • Gold Holiday Tree
  • Silver Holiday Tree
  • Black Holiday Tree
  • Silver White Holiday Tree
  • White Holiday Tree
  • Pink Holiday Tree


Time's running out for these items, but they can still be yours if you hurry!

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]]> <![CDATA[ Enter the January 2012 MC Giveaway!!! ]]> http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.77353285_1/#1 http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.77353285_1/#1 User Image

Want a free January 2012 Monthly Collectible? It's easy: just visit our MC Contest thread and post your favorite January MC from the past and why you like it. You'll be automatically entered in a drawing for your very own January 2012 MC!


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]]> <![CDATA[ Read the exciting conclusion to the Moonrise manga! ]]> http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.77337863_1/#1 http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.77337863_1/#1 User Image

We're proud to present, in an extraordinarily timely fashion, the thrilling conclusion to our Halloween event manga update! See our fearless heroes, Ian and Rufus, confront Evil Timmy-- and not a moment too soon!

In case, for some reason, you can't quite remember what happened in the first part, be sure to read it again to catch up.

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(Wondering why we're releasing this Halloween comic in January? Well, here's the deal: we were originally planning to release it in April, but we finished it so incredibly early that we just couldn't stand to wait that long.) ]]> <![CDATA[ Gold Shop Update: Back to Basics ]]> http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.77316367_1/#1 http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.77316367_1/#1 User Image
Hello, everyone! The start of a new year makes for a great chance to get back to basics. Time to reboot your fashion sense with some fresh styles!

Stop by Barton Boutique and Gambino Outfitters to check out the new selection of bargain starter sets, some designed for living in a modern world and some for exploring an exotic mythical land. We've also added new eyes with a variety of expressions to Salon Durem and new mouths in dress-up!
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Head down to the Gold Shops and update your look today!

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]]> <![CDATA[ January's Monthly Collectibles are here! ]]> http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.77197787_1/#1 http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.77197787_1/#1 User Image
Ahhh, the 15th is here! I can finally hold the Monthly Collectibles in my hands...they’re so beautiful!

January’s Monthly Collectibles unveil a sparkling fairy and cold vengeance:

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    Yuki Otoko is out for revenge with a tattered robe, frostbitten limbs, cursed sword, and frozen hair.

    Silver Sprite will bring you great joy with a shimmering cape, glimmering tabard, and sparkling circlet. You can even transform into the little sprite herself!


These items will only be available this month only, so get ‘em while you can!

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]]> <![CDATA[ EI Report: Prince of the Sea,Gary's Island,Daughter of Snows ]]> http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.77200901_1/#1 http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.77200901_1/#1 User Image

I hope you're hungry for some science, because we’re serving up a big hunk of data! Three of our Evolving Items have gone through some interesting developments. I think you’ll be quite surprised:

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    The
    Prince of the Sea
     and his men finally managed to land on the mysterious island without any more ill occurrences. They searched for clues of the prince's father until one of the men spotted a stone slab on a cliff. They rushed to the slab, only to be heartbroken by their discovery. His father's name was faintly inscribed on the stone-- they were too late. Other graves were soon discovered one after another as they walked down the flowery trail. After they mourned the loss of their captain and fellow friends, the crew returned to the ship to prepare for their journey home. The prince retired to his quarter and stared at the locket that his father had left him. There must be a reason why his father led him to this island.

    "What they seek was not on the island, but underneath it..." echoed in his mind.

    User ImageGary's Island Adventure: This week, a mix of island ingenuity and grim medical misfortune. Gary makes himself a nice hat, and then contracts a mild roundworm infection. Ha ha, make sure it cooks all the way through next time, Gary!

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    Daughter of Snows
    : Sashenka has been traveling north for days, adding layers of fur as the weather gets colder and colder. One day she spots another group of travelers and is surprised to find her cousin Dima among them. He has been leading a hunting party and was on his way back to the palace. When he learns of her quest, he insists on going with her. Sashenka finds her young cousin to be brash and conceited, but cannot deny his hunting skills so she allows him to join.


Satisfied with this EI fix? I know I am! If any of these beauties catch your eye, then stop by the Cash Shop, and remember to vote for your favorites in the weekly EI poll. Have a wonderful weekend!

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We've also got a lovely illustration from the artists behind these items. Click the thumbnail for a full-sized version:

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]]> <![CDATA[ Monthly Update: January 2012 ]]> http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.77186117_1/#1 http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.77186117_1/#1 User Image

Hi, Gaians! We've got a quick video update to share with you-- in order to keep the Gaia community in the know, we've decided to do monthly video updates (starring yours truly) that let you know exactly what we've been up to lately and what's in store for the coming month.

Of course, there's something in it for you: we'll be hosting a contest and giving away 100,000 Gold to a lucky winner.

We also have an opinion poll set up, so your voice can be heard and your thoughts can shape Gaia's future. Be sure to cast your vote and earn a free Wing Sticker.

To check out the January monthly update, just click this rad button:

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]]> <![CDATA[ Soar through the Radiant Galaxy! ]]> http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.77162275_1/#1 http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.77162275_1/#1 User Image
When I was a young lad, I gazed at the night sky in awe of the twinkling stars. I memorized every constellation and even imagined myself among them-- Ivan, the benevolent Saint of Chance Items. Chance Items-- along with tax law, of course-- are now my life’s passion, and I have my lucky stars to thank for that.

It’s been ages since I looked to the stars, and now would be a good time to start again. Care to join me? I’m curious to see what celestial gems you can point out in the Radiant Galaxy.

Whichever constellation your eyes fall upon, heavenly rewards will surely greet you. You might wind up with a valuable rare item, a luxurious Cash Shop treasure, or one of these brand new exclusives:
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Reach for the stars and see what you’ll grab onto in the Radiant Galaxy! Or buy a bundle and get nine chances to catch a shooting star.

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]]> <![CDATA[ Convention Tour: SacAnime January 2012! ]]> http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.77142213_1/#1 http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.77142213_1/#1 User Image


Head on over and meet us for our traditional Gaia Panel, complete with plenty of mischief, prizes, glimpses at Gaia's future and a opportunity to contribute your feedback and help improve the site. In addition, we’ll be hosting a Gaia Game Show, an amazing collection of wild and goofy contests to showcase your weirdest skills and win some great prizes.


As a bonus, all Gaia event attendees will receive a special limited-edition Convention Tour 2012 Item for your avatar along with a zOMG! starter pack, 2,500 Gold and the Conventioneer Achievement.

We hope to see you there... and if we don't, hopefully we'll be in your neck of the woods sometime very soon. Check out the Convention Tour page for details about all the upcoming stops in 2012!

Check out the Gaia 2012 Convention Tour


Wondering if any of your Gaia friends are going? Stop by the Convention Forum to connect with your fellow convention-goers! ]]> <![CDATA[ Cash Shop Cleanup: tons of great items leaving in a week! ]]> http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.77126291_1/#1 http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.77126291_1/#1 User Image

Greetings, beloved customers! We always need to make room for interesting new Cash Shop items, so once in a while we've got to clear the shelves of some old favorites. In one week, we'll embark on a major Cash Shop Cleanup for 2012 and saying goodbye to some animated items, EIs, Cash Shop bundles and more.

The following items will be leaving the Cash Shop shelves on Monday, January 16th:

  • Master Alchemist
  • Custom Cut
  • Sainte Ciel
  • Little Lucie: Exorcism
  • Ravenwood Manor
  • Runcible Spoon
  • Trilune's Covenant

  • Astra Metamorphosis
  • Astra-XXXV: Inconstant Mask
  • Astra-XXXVI: Malevolent Mask
  • Astra-XXXVII: Ravenous Mask
  • Silver Bells

  • Gate to the Afterlife Bundle
  • Ankh of Aset
  • Anok Akori
  • King Tootie-Kamen the Chihuahua
  • Breezy Love Bundle
  • Maximilian the Snowdog
  • Frosted Affection
  • Wintry Kisses
  • Argent Splendor

  • Mermaid Cay Coral Chair
  • Mermaid Cay Clamshell Bed
  • Mermaid Cay Coral Table

The clock is now ticking-- if you'd like to grab any of these items, you'd better act fast!

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]]> <![CDATA[ Last Chance to pick up a 2011 Super Prize! ]]> http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.77126077_1/#1 http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.77126077_1/#1 User Image

A new year is upon us-- which means I need to make room for new Chance Items!

Sales of the 2011 Super Prize have definitely cleared out my apartment, but I still have dozens left over. The 2011 Super Prize will be available until tomorrow, January 10-- get one now and you’ll most likely get your hands on one of these superb 2011 Chance Items:

  • Bitter Frost
  • Lost Chapter
  • Love Charm II
  • Crystal Overdrive
  • Arcana Break
  • Eternal Rivals
  • Screen King
  • Double Rainbow
  • Valefor Academy
  • Neverland
  • Famestar Masquerade
  • Guardian Totem


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If you're super lucky, there’s also a chance you may end up with a rare, unreleased item such as Siku the White Wolf, Mystical Mender, Virgil's Sinister Verdict and some special collectible SDPLus dolls of yours truly.

Head to the Cash Shop and get your hands on a Super Prize before it’s gone. Or pick up a bundle and get nine chances to score something truly amazing!

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]]> <![CDATA[ EI Report: Gary's Island Adventure, Daughter of Snows ]]> http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.77061169_1/#1 http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.77061169_1/#1 User Image

I hope you all had fun over the holidays, but now it’s time to put those science muscles back to work-- and what better way to get your brains back in shape than with an EI report? This week we have an update on Gary's Island Adventure and a spiffy new Rapid EI:
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    User ImageGary's Island Adventure continues! This week, Gary builds a crude raft (his first and only escape attempt) which promptly sinks... is he doomed to forever languish in his paradise prison?

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    Daughter of Snows
    : In the Northern Kingdom, the people are accustomed to long harsh winters followed by brilliant bursts of spring. However, winter has lasted for years with no end in sight and there are no clues as to where spring has gone. When word reaches the kingdom that the answer lies further north in the jagged mountains, the king sends a contingent with his daughter, Princess Sashenka, in charge. Not only is she the beloved heir to the throne, but she is also the kingdom's most brilliant mind.


Boy, how I do love Fridays! You can pick up Daughter of Snows at the Cash Shop, and don’t forget to vote in the weekly EI poll for your top picks!

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]]> <![CDATA[ Enter the Gaia Fortune Cookie Contest! ]]> http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.76908807_1/#1 http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.76908807_1/#1 User Image

The staff at Gaia HQ were having Chinese food for lunch the other day, and we had some very interesting and depressing fortunes! They were so bad that we started making up our own and wondering why ours are so much better then the ones you get in generic cookies. We had such a good time that we decided to make it into a contest: let's see what kind of fortunes Gaians can come up with!

Can you come up with a unique and interesting fortune? If so, you may get a shot at the grand prize of 300,000 Gaia Gold. Hit up our contest thread to post your fortune and tell us what it means-- you'll be entered into a drawing for massive amounts of Gold!


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]]> <![CDATA[ Advance Chance: Get a head start on January's CI! ]]> http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.77019203_1/#1 http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.77019203_1/#1 User Image
Finding yourself in a financial jam, or just looking to add a few more truckloads to your ever-growing pool of Gold? An investment in January’s Advance Chance-- and a little marketplace shrewdness-- could be your ticket to the big time.

    User ImageWhat will the next CI be? Nobody knows, but you’ll get the first crack at it with the
    Advance Chance
    . On the day of the next CI release, you’ll be able to open your bundle and start reaping the rewards of your CIs hours before they’re released to the general public, so you can start listing items on the Marketplace when hardly anyone has their hands on them yet.


The next CI won’t be revealed until the middle of January, but you can reserve yours today. And don’t forget: the December CI will be removed January 9th, so snatch it up while you can!

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]]> <![CDATA[ Cash Shop Update: Vision du Cubisme ]]> http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.77001135_1/#1 http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.77001135_1/#1 User Image
Rigel and I are devoted patrons of the arts, so we thought we’d inspire you with a bundle based on a revolutionary art movement that's still influential today. Step with us into the realm of the avant-garde:

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    Vision du Cubisme
     is inspired by a movement that revolutionized art as we know it. A select group of talented artists have come together to share their love for this historical genre through their paintings, as well as their unique sense of style and fashion! Express yourself with one of the four colored bundles-- Rose Vision du Cubisme, Sienna Vision du Cubisme, Sky Vision du Cubisme and Pale Vision du Cubisme. The bundle of your choice will include:

    Dame de Demoiselles is known for making such powerful art that some say her brush has a life of its own! Includes a hat, wig, face, dress, stockings, shoes, and paint brush.

    Pascal L'Artiste is a young aspiring artist of many talents whose art will someday inspire future generations! Includes a beret, wig, face, vested jacket, artist belt, pants.

    Bebe is living proof that you don’t need hands to make art! This spunky little skunk is ready to show off her artistic talents to the world.

    Self Portrait includes a canvas frame, sketch skin, and sketch hair.


Unleash your inner artist with this bundle, now in the Cash Shop!

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]]> <![CDATA[ EI Report: Owlpocalypse & Gary's Island Adventure ]]> http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.76888893_1/#1 http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.76888893_1/#1 User Image

Happy holidays, friends! Mind if I sneak in a quick EI Report between all the festivities? We've got a very unusual lineup for EIs getting updated this week, and I think you'll find some pleasant surprises...

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    User Image The elusive
    Owlpocalypse
     makes a rare appearance this week. The owly little fella has decided it can't NOT celebrate New Year's Eve. No one gets down and funky like owls... after all, they are nocturnal!

    User Image Looks like things are heating up in the tropical sun for Gary's Island Adventure! Long ago, back when our hobo pal Old Pete was guest-co-hosting this program, he rattled off a list of evolving items straight out of his anti-freeze addled imagination. Now, one of those items has entered the realm of reality! You can trade in your Wing Stickers for the formula over at The Treehouse. This week, Gary finds himself clinging to life after a mysterious shipwreck...

You can let us know which EI is your favorite at the weekly EI poll. If you'd like to pick up Owlpocalypse for yourself, just visit our celestial friends at the Gaia Cash Shop. Have a great weekend and a fabulous new year!

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]]> <![CDATA[ Enter the December 2011 MC Giveaway!!! ]]> http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.76886037_1/#1 http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.76886037_1/#1 User Image

Want a free December 2011 Monthly Collectible? It's easy: just visit our MC Contest thread and post your favorite December MC from the past and why you like it. You'll be automatically entered in a drawing for your very own December 2011 MC!

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The Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) is creating a big stir across the interweb. Now you can raise awareness about the issue with an exclusive SOPA inspired item right here on Gaia. Whether you think it’s a necessary measure to fight copyright infringement or a massive step towards Internet censorship, we strongly encourage you to read up on it and write your local member of Congress with your opinion.

So get your SOPA item now and make your voice heard!

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]]> <![CDATA[ Cash Shop Update: Celebratory Pair ]]> http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.76836255_1/#1 http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.76836255_1/#1 User Image
It’s almost time for the New Year, our darling Gaians! And what better way to greet the new year than with a sparkly outfit and a new love?
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Meet our celebratory pair; they each came to the New Year's bash alone. They weren't looking for love, but when they spotted each other across the dance floor in equally stylish and sparkling threads, they knew it was meant to be. Looks like they'll be kissing when the countdown reaches zero!

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    Sparkling Reveler
     is decked out from head to toe in sparkling black and silver sequined clothing. Includes a dress, jacket, leggings, ankle boots, scarf, head bows and disco ball purse.

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    Glittering Carouser
     is a dashing fellow who loves to show off his bling especially during a party. Includes rhinestone studded jacket, shades, hat, shirt, pants and boots.


Come visit the Cash Shop and celebrate the New Year in style!

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]]> <![CDATA[ EI Report: Prince of the Sea, Zodiacal ]]> http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.76728249_1/#1 http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.76728249_1/#1 User Image

Hey there, fellow adventurers in the realm of science! I hope you're enjoying Gaia's holiday festivities, which include our friend Old Pete, occasional co-host to our erstwhile pal Timmy-- best of luck, Pete! Anyway, we've got two great updates this week:

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    User Image Fully stocked and recovered, Prince of the Sea's crew once again heads back out to the island. In the middle of their journey, the sea serpent undergoes an unusual transformation. Its blue fabric like fin wraps its entire body as it falls into a slumber state. What will become of it as they reach the mysterious island?

    User Image This evolution of Zodiacal features the responsible and hardworking Capricorn. They are clever and ambitious, and set high standards for themselves and their efforts. Reserved and prudent, they are a class act, forever faithful to those they love.

That's all for now, friends! You may now return to your powerful eggnog stupor-- but first, remember to stop by our weekly EI poll to vote for your favorite items. As always, you can pick up these scientific marvels in the Cash Shop.

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]]> <![CDATA[ Xmas 2011: The Carol of Old Pete ]]> http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.76681385_1/#1 http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.76681385_1/#1 User Image

Merry Xmas, my beloved Gaians! Our holiday festivities have now officially commenced. This year, I'd like you to gather around while I spin a heartwarming story of human kindness: seems like Old Pete, Gaia's most famous hobo, has been overwhelmed with the spirit of giving.

Y'see, Pete was recently given a beautiful Xmas sweater by a kind stranger. Overcome with inscrutable hobo emotion, Pete has decided to repay all the small acts of kindness he's been given over the years-- but he has nothing to give! You can help Pete fulfill his Xmas dreams by donating some items to his quest-- and ol' Santa will see to it that you're nicely rewarded.

As more Gaians donate items, the bar on the event page will slowly fill up and more lovely gifts will be given out! For more info on how to play, check out the instruction thread.

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Meanwhile, don't forget to go caroling in Towns and in Gaia's many shops-- sing a merry tune to collect some exclusive holiday items.

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]]> <![CDATA[ Cash Shop Update: Breezy Love ]]> http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.76707037_1/#1 http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.76707037_1/#1 User Image
A chilly winter has swept over Gaia, which is why Mintaka and I dreamt up some winter ensembles that would warm the coldest of hearts. Look your best for the winter romance in your life with these charming outfits:

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    Wintry Kisses
     is sugary sweet like a peppermint treat! This lovely girl is ready for the chilly weather in her cute little ensemble. Wintry Kisses includes a lacy dress, candy-cane striped stockings, a caplet, flowery hairpins, matching platform boots, and hair that goes from pink to white.

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    Argent Splendor
     is white snow, oversized bows, and silver bells aplenty. What is winter without its lovely blue and silver hues? Argent Splendor includes a flowing back ribbon, an elegant silver Yule tree and snowbank, a mini potted tree, and an abundance of gifts!

    User ImageIt's freezing outside but that's not going to stop
    Frosted Affection
     from layering up and braving the snow to see his special someone during the holidays. He's even brought a red ribbon bell as a gift.
    Frosted Affection includes decorative earmuffs, white-streaked hair, stylish white trench coat, warm argyle sweater vest, belted pants, and some well-insulated boots.

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    Maximilian the Snowdog
     is ready for some fun in the snow! This puppy wears his red scarf proudly and is looking forward to the winter season. After all, he has lots of fur to keep him warm!

    User ImagePick up the
    Breezy Love Bundle
     and you’ll get all of the items above, plus the exclusive animated item, Astra XXXVIII: Snowy Winter!


If these lovely items melt your heart, then visit the Cash Shop today!

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]]> <![CDATA[ There's a New Gaia iPhone App! ]]> http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.76704933_1/#1 http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.76704933_1/#1 User Image
Great news for all you mobile Gaians: we’ve added some awesome new features to our Gaia iOS app, now known as Gaia on the Go! Now you can browse through profiles, buy premium items from the Cash Shop, and even use your iTunes card to buy Gaia Cash. Download the latest app today and get access to these exclusive items in the Cash Shop:
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    Energy Sword: A badass sword with a holographic orange blade and blazing power orb!

    iKitty the Smartcat: The iKitty is the cutest, most innovative smartcat on the market...until version 2.0 comes out.


Important note: due to weirdness with the App Store, this is an entirely new Gaia iPhone app; even if you have the old version, you'll need to grab the new one rather than just updating the old one. Search for "Gaia On the Go" to find it!

You can get the new app for your iPhone or iPod Touch in the App Store. Be sure to rate it five stars if you dig it-- if we get a bunch of reviews, we'll know you want us to keep adding new features!

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All the slowpokes out there just caught a lucky break: we've decided to extend the sales of Revolution Dusk until tomorrow night! If you'd like one last chance to grab some great exclusive items-- and contribute to a great cause-- you should grab one while you still can. Check out some of the great exclusive items you might get:

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Plus, Ten percent of the proceeds from Revolution Dusk will be donated to Child's Play, an organization of gamers that contributes toys, games, books and more to give sick kids a reason to smile.

Pick one up today in the Cash Shop!

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]]> <![CDATA[ Super Prize 2011: one more chance at 2011's hottest items! ]]> http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.76654869_1/#1 http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.76654869_1/#1 User Image

There comes a point every year when things get a little too cluttered in my apartment-- just yesterday I sprained my ankle while trying to climb over a pile of Guardian Totems, and poor Bibbles has been trapped under an avalanche of Love Charms for hours, plaintively yowling for freedom.

Some might call me a hoarder, but I prefer to think of myself as a man-dragon, filling my cave with glittering treasures and booby-trapping the junk piles to thwart interloping adventurers!

But I've got to clean up a little, so I've boxed all of my precious CIs into one randomized Super Prize! When you open one up, you'll probably get one of these amazing 2011 Chance Items:

  • Bitter Frost
  • Lost Chapter
  • Love Charm II
  • Crystal Overdrive
  • Arcana Break
  • Eternal Rivals
  • Screen King
  • Double Rainbow
  • Valefor Academy
  • Neverland
  • Famestar Masquerade
  • Guardian Totem


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Or, if you're exceedingly lucky, you might get one of the rare, unreleased test items I have lying around, including recolors of some highly-coveted CI items: look out for Siku the White Wolf, Mystical Mender, Virgil's Sinister Verdict and some special collectible SDPLus dolls of yours truly.

Free me from my clutter and invest in a Super Prize today! You can also grab a bundle and get nine shots at something amazing-- head to the Cash Shop today!

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Bonus visual feast! Check out this splendid Super Prize illustration. Click for big:

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]]> <![CDATA[ Cash Shop Update: Silver Bells ]]> http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.76554859_1/#1 http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.76554859_1/#1 User Image


Greetings, festive revelers! Rigel and I have a very special holiday treat to share: an animated gift box that will soon pop open to reveal something very, very special.

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    User ImageWhat secret lies within the gift box known as Silver Bells? Nobody knows, but this mysterious box keeps wiggling and jingling. The noises seem to be made by some kind of living creature, but what could it be? In order for Silver Bells to reveal itself, it needs to stay close to you! The box will only open if you keep it equipped-- if you unequip it, it will start all over.


Curious? If so, can pick up a Silver Bells box in the Cash Shop now!

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]]> <![CDATA[ Safety Video #3 - Enjoy! <span class="smilies smilies_smile"> <b>smile</b> </span> ]]> http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.76553155_1/#1 http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.76553155_1/#1
With the holidays fast approaching, we want to help make sure everyone has an awesome time on Gaia enjoying the events, hanging out with friends, sharing gifts with each other, etc. But it wouldn't be so festive if you should have your account compromised, would it? NO IT WOULD NOT!

To help you avoid such an occurrence, we've dug into our archives to release Safety Video #3. Don’t remember the Safety Martial (although how could you not)? Make sure to watch our first two videos to see all his wacky Safety-related adventures ( Safety Video #1 and Safety Video #2 … and so that you’re not completely confused by the ending to #3). And in the meantime, you’ll pick up some tips and tricks to guard against getting tricked by pop-up phishing attempts and help keep your Gaia account safe. So grab some eggnog (and frankly, given the quality of these productions, you might need it!) and watch the videos

Take care and Happy Holidays!
The Gaia Online Admin Team


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]]> <![CDATA[ Monthly Update: December 2011 ]]> http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.76592747_1/#1 http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.76592747_1/#1 User Image

Hi, Gaians! We've got a quick video update to share with you-- in order to keep the Gaia community in the know, we've decided to do monthly video updates (starring yours truly) that let you know exactly what we've been up to lately and what's in store for the coming month.

Of course, there's something in it for you: we'll be hosting a contest and giving away 100,000 Gold to a lucky winner.

We also have an opinion poll set up, so your voice can be heard and your thoughts can shape Gaia's future. Be sure to cast your vote and earn a free Wing Sticker.

To check out our first monthly update, just click this rad button:

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