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When you join the competition, you'll be faced with a choice: you can try your luck at beating your rival to advance to the next round, or you can forfeit and walk away with a cool random item.





As the competition heats up, you'll have a smaller and smaller chance to beat your rival... but the prize stakes get higher and higher! You can call it quits any time you want-- you'll still get a rare or valuable item no matter where you stop-- but if you push your luck, you might wind up with something incredible.

Think you've got what it takes? Grab a ticket to FAMESTAR 2000 to find out! You can also grab the FAMESTAR 2000 Bundle, which contains 9 tickets at a discounted price.


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A bunch of our excellent evolving items are getting new poses this week! We've got some cool updates to Nano-C, Fremere's Guard, the Infernal Spirit, and the final evolution of the Changeling Babies. Have a look!





Want to hop aboard the evolving item fun train? You can grab all these items now in the Gaia Cash Shop!


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Read on for the full report from Dr. Singh and her oddball sidekick Timmy!





Dr. Singh: Hey, everyone! Welcome to the Evolving Item Report, your weekly source for the latest EI news, gossip and scientific analysis. I'm Dr. Singh, and this is my distinctly unprecocious child sidekick, Timmy.



Timmy: Hey! I'm almost not a child!


Dr. Singh: Sure you are, you little scamp. What are you now, ten? Eleven?



Timmy: I lost track, Doc, but I feel like it's maybe twelve. I think I'd know if I was thirteen, though. Isn't that when I get my mustache and learn to talk to cars?


Dr. Singh: I think you're a little confused about the basic processes of biology, but I find your childlike misconceptions so delightful that I think I'd rather let you keep them.



Timmy: Wow! Thanks, Doc.


Dr. Singh: But enough of our amusing banter-- let's get down to business! As usual, we've got a whole mess of great items getting updated this week. Tech fans will be pleased to note that the Nano-C is getting another firmware update this week. This thing is looking a little dangerous, isn't it, Timmy?



Timmy: I'll say! Being a child, I can't help wanting to recklessly point it at myself and others! And maybe press some buttons!


Dr. Singh: Please don't, little buddy. I'm aware that the phrase "not a toy" is just about the most enticing thing in the universe to a person your age, but take my word for it that having a not-blown-up head is way more fun than playing with high-tech weaponry.



Timmy: If you say so, Doc.


Dr. Singh: And speaking of children, these Changeling Babies have certainly been a handful... both the boy and girl are finishing their evolutions this week, and are all grown up! It seems like only yesterday these adorable bundles of mischief came into our lives.


Timmy: Don't babies usually take longer than that to grow up? I kinda remember bein' a baby, and it seems like it was a while ago--maybe years ago.


Dr. Singh: Well, these babies are very special, and I don't mean that in the "Timmy is a very special boy" sense. While they looked fairly normal as infants, it became clear sometime during their growth that they're actually baby trolls, which is why they grew up so fast and wound up with such brutish features.



Timmy: I think they're neat! I wanna be a troll when I grow up. It's my childhood dream!


Dr. Singh: I'm sorry, but your childhood dream is impossible and you should give up.



Timmy: Aww, nuts. That's what you always say about my childhood dreams.


Dr. Singh: Just trying to keep your fluffy little head out of the clouds, buddy. In other news, the implacable soul of Fremere's Guard is continuing its restless journey this week with some excellent new poses, including a very colorful addition. Elsewhere in the burning fury department, the Infernal Spirit is getting another ominously soul-singeing update this week-- this thing is really starting to heat up, and I'm both curious and frightened to see what it has in store.



Timmy: Oh! Hey! I think I must be twelve, because I remember it was about this time two years ago when you told me that ten years old was too old to get things stuck in my nose.


Dr. Singh: Excellent use of your deductive powers, Timmy. Well, that's it for this week, folks. Remember to stop by next week for more great evolving item news, and don't forget to vote in our weekly poll!

Woooo! Guess those Gaia admin folks are beefing Cinemas up big time!


Good news, anime fans! We're adding over 100 pounds of freshly farmed anime to Cinemas, courtesy of FUNimation. That means that right now you could be watching episodes of Black Blood Brothers, Blue Gender, Suzuka and more with your friends.

If that didn't wet your whistle, we'll also be adding new anime shows and episodes to Cinemas every Tuesday. Be sure to check back often!

Better Terms to Better Service You


We've made a minor update to our Terms of Service, so here's a heads up for all you Terms of Service fans out there. Don't worry, this isn't one of those sneaky TOS updates where we slip in fine print saying that we get to sell your bodies to science-- it's the same set of rules as ever, just worded more specifically so unscrupulous ne'er-do-wells can't try to find loopholes.

If you love long, boring legal documents, we encourage you to take a look at the updated Terms of Service:


We've also updated our "Rules and Guidelines" section for extra clarity. It's kinda like Cliff's Notes for the TOS-- it's written in actual human language, so it's less boring and legal:


Behold These Commandments





Rally Ch-Ch-Changes


If you're a Rally regular, keep an eye out for updates. We're planning to roll out a series of tweaks and improvements over the next month to make the whole experience both less confusing for new users and more streamlined for experienced members.

One noticeable bit of streamlining is the removal of the Car Showroom area, which mostly proved to be unpopular and confusing to navigate. Apologies to all the Showroom lovers out there, but we felt like it was no longer pulling its weight.

There's tons of other stuff coming up, too: bug fixes, better instructions, easier navigation, et cetera.


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Belated Stockings!


The Holiday Stocking Contest wrapped up quite a while ago, but we fell behind on getting them out to you guys. The good news is that three excellent items are now available in multiple color options, including:


1st Place
Gaia Feet Stockings designed by todismyname

2nd Place
Deluxe Holiday Legwarmers designed by Enji_Chou

3rd Place
Deluxe Ribbon Stockings designed by Enji_Chou


You can get any of these lovely new stockings right now in Durem Depot.Congrats to the winners!

It's a wild week for Evolving Items: two newer items (Gogh Reed and Yemaya's Pearl) are getting their first updates, and the glorious Fallen Wish is finishing its evolution!





You can pick up these items now in the Gaia Cash Shop!


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Check out the full report below, including a dazzling Gogh Reed painting!





Dr. Singh: Hey, guys! This is your pals Dr. Singh and Timmy, back with another exciting edition of the Evolving Item Report. We've got some big news today: two items getting their very first evolutions, and our biggest item is reaching its monumental conclusion!



Timmy: Golly, Doc! Which one? Which one!? Tell me! I can't hardly stand it!


Dr. Singh: Patience, my young friend. All in good time. Actually, what the heck, let's just get to it: the Fallen Wish is finishing its evolution this week! This silvery-blue wonder started as a fragment of the shining firmament, but it's gradually taken the form of a beautiful dragon-- and become our most popular Evolving Item along the way! This week, its stunning lifecycle is finishing up with a tremendous bang: lots of amazing new poses, plus plenty of previous poses unlocked.



Timmy: Pardon my language, Doc, but it's.... breeping incredible!


Dr. Singh: Aww, that's precious... you don’t even know any fake swears. But, come to think of it, you're absolutely right: it's breeping incredible indeed. Now that its evolution has finished, it's only a matter of time before it leaves the shelves of the Cash Shop... so, if you haven't picked up a Falling Wish already, time may be running out!



Timmy: Gee, guess I'd better break open my piggy bank...


Dr. Singh: You have a piggy bank!? Timmy, our contract specifically stipulates that all your earnings be put into a trust fund that only I have access to until you're 65 years old. If you're not comfortable with this arrangement, maybe I could call up Purvis and see if he's still available for that co-host slot...



Timmy: No! No! I'll be good! So, uh, what's our next item?


Dr. Singh: More exciting news, everyone: the fabulous Gogh Reed is getting its first update this week, with a dazzling array of cute colors! This ambitious item is set to pick up the premium EI crown now that the Fallen Wish is finishing up, and it's getting started in grand style: to give you a little hint about what the Gogh Reed is all about, its creator provided us this beautifully-painted clue!





Click for giant version!



Timmy: It's beautiful, Doc! Look at all those little guys!


Dr. Singh: As you can see, the living spirit of this item seems to be strong, and it's positively bursting with color and vitality. Next up in this particularly exciting installment, we've got the very first evolution of another new item! Yemaya's Pearl, introduced just a few weeks ago, is beginning its evolution with some gorgeous deep-sea poses.



Timmy: Gosh, I'm getting' seasick just lookin' at it-- seasick in a good way!


Dr. Singh: You're a baffling little instrument, Timmy. I suppose that's just about it for this week--but I should announce one more thing: the trollish Changeling Babies will be leaving the Cash Shop on March 13th, so don't miss your chance to adopt one! Be sure to stop by our weekly El pollto vote for your favorite, too. Ciao, everyone!

Mystic Castle
Have you ever dreamed of traveling to Greece? Dream no more...join the Mystic Castle Greek Mythology roleplay and pretend you're in ancient Greece! Who will you be? A "Commoner" who lives in the village or the "Child" of a god? Check it out and join the fun!

Daily Chance - Making It Work
I guess we really caught your attention by Spotlighting the 1 million gold prizes available in Daily Chance. If you don't see the cute little Daily Chance Cart up in your header (it shows up several times a day to surprise you), then be sure to check your Account Settings. Click on "My Gaia," then click on "Account Settings," find "Daily Chance" in the menu and make sure the box next to it is checked. If you have to check the box, be sure to click the "Save All Changes" button when you're done. The little guy will be back in your header in no time!

Hail, Gaians! Those crafty admins sent me this note:

Gaia's dedicated devs have been working hard to fancy up Guilds, and you can check out some of that fanciness right now. Here's what's new:


Guild Captains can now input up to five keywords and a short description of their guild to help clarify what it's all about. Own a guild? Check out this thread for more info.


Keywords and description are not only searchable, but will eventually allow us to recommend and match Guilds to you based on your interests.


The interface has been streamlined and cleaned up. Expect more improvements in this department.


We squashed some bugs. A lot of bugs


You can now do searches as short as 2 characters for Guilds.


Guilds are also now included in Gaia's main search tool.

This Thread For More FYI
Head to the Guilds page and check out the changes. Heck, join a guild while you're at it!


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More Guilds improvements are on the way, so keep on the lookout!

Mirai: We have a small update, everyone! Barrett?



Barrett:Yesterday we accidentally suggested that older fish would be leaving Phin Phang. Whoops! Lots of older decorations and backgrounds are leaving, but the fish stay in the picture.


Mirai: And brand new fish and decorations are still on the way! Yay!


Barrett: Now get back to Booty Grab! Lots of fish are dropping Green Coins today!