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Quote users when talking to them. They'll receive a notification and know that you replied.

You quote users by clicking the yellow quote button by their post.
You can also use the code [quote="username"] [/quote]. Just be sure to replace the word 'username' with their username.

Titles under the avatar.
Have you noticed that some users have titles under their avatar (in the forums)? This is from the Achievements feature.

Each achievement usually has a set of words (adjectives and nouns) associated with it. Some achievements are available year round, while others were one-time events. And, therefore, some titles can no longer be obtained.

Formatting
There are some useful codes that you don't see on the posting screen:
Spoiler Tags [spoiler] [/spoiler]
These hide enclosed text under a spoiler tag. This can de-clutter your post/thread. Hide old progress updates in a spoiler tag. Hide completed quests in a spoiler. And hide large images.

List Tags [list] [/list]
List tags are great for making bulleted and numbered lists. They're also great for adding style.
Indenting your whole post can look interesting.
Indent sections under titles.
If using images on the side of your post, indenting text can often help keep text remain consistent.
List tags can be stacked. Using more and more tags will indent your text more and more. Example of how: [list][list][list] [/list][/list][/list]
To make bulleted lists, use a [*] wherever you want a bullet to appear.
To make it numbered, use a [*] wherever you want a bullet to appear. Enclose the list with tags that look like [list=1] [/list]


How to link to the marketplace using the item image:
Here's the easiest way I've found

Go to the marketplace listing of the item:
Right click the image and copy the image URL. (You can choose the main icon of the item or any of the poses.)
In the post a reply box, click the IMG tag and paste (ctrl v) the URL.
You now have the item image.
To make it linkable, return to the marketplace listing and copy (ctrl c) the URL of that page.
Return to the post a reply box. Highlight your image text (including the IMG tags).
Click the URL button. Paste (ctrl v) the URL of the listing. Click okay. The next prompt appears, asking for the webpage title. Your image and tags should already appear there. Click Okay.
Done. c:

In all, the code should look like:

Marketplace

Users may purchase a marketplace pass 3 days (72 hours) after the creation of their account. ***source



You can sell 10 items at a time. Some users can sell 20 items at a time. How?
This ability is unlocked through the Achievements system. Here's the breakdown of what you need to do (as taken from the I ❤ Achievements Guide).

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Gaia holds site-wide events throughout the year. Some staples that usually occur each year are centered around: Valentine's Day, Gaia Anniversary (Feb 18th), Summer (uhhh... June ish???), Halloween, Winter Holidays (Often starts 12 days before Dec 25th), New Year.

Some special mentions: St. Patrick's Day, American Independence Day (July) American Thanksgiving (November), Back to School (August),

And other random ones may also appear throughout the year with various themes. Halloween and Xmas are usually the biggest events of the year.

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Um, I can't get Gaia to load. XD I'm going to type this up while I wait. And post when Gaia is working.

First of all, I think the best way to go about this is to spend time looking at art shops before you make one. Pay attention to what formats are good and things you should include in your shop (samples, prices, etc). You'll also need to pay attention to how much the art is worth. Try to find art that is comparable to yours to get an idea of what it sells for.

One way to sell art on Gaia is to create your own art shop thread in the Art Shops Forum. Here, users will come to you looking for art. Be sure to keep your thread active so people see it (like you do with your quest thread).

Another thing, be sure to check out the Pricing and Suggestions forum to get an idea of how much art is worth.

Like I said, pay attention to how people run their shops. You'll see whether it's better to have set prices, to ask for tips, to ask for bribes, etc. No matter what, on Gaia, you can only sell art in exchange for gold or items. No cash and no real money.

This is a wonderful guide for making an art shop. It's a long read, but it's awesome.