[NPC] Gaia Staff

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Items
Considering that astra items do not function properly anymore, would staff consider lessening the amount in Spinami, or removing them entirely? There are a lot of people that would really appreciate it!
Considering that astra items do not function properly anymore, would staff consider lessening the amount in Spinami, or removing them entirely? There are a lot of people that would really appreciate it!
We will start removing astra items from Spinami soon.
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Items/Features
Nearly done with January (pretty much the end when the ATS comes around), and we have not seen a hint of Birthstone items for this year. In this thread in the GCD, many Gaians have had great discussion on different kinds of birthstone items we'd like to see, and in the same thread, it amy confirmed that there will be birthstone items.
About a week and a half later, the first of (probably) many Gift of the Zodiac appeared, Gift of Aquarius. We'd love to have some confirmation on if the Gift of the Zodiac will replace Birthstone items.
In the same thread, there are also mixed feelings on replacing Birthstone items (with their own set of colors and style) with the new Zodiac flairs (with limited colors and customization). It'd be awesome if more of the staff would give our thread a skim through!
Nearly done with January (pretty much the end when the ATS comes around), and we have not seen a hint of Birthstone items for this year. In this thread in the GCD, many Gaians have had great discussion on different kinds of birthstone items we'd like to see, and in the same thread, it amy confirmed that there will be birthstone items.
it amy
There will still be birthstone items! We're just gonna try something different this year and need a bit more time to set up
About a week and a half later, the first of (probably) many Gift of the Zodiac appeared, Gift of Aquarius. We'd love to have some confirmation on if the Gift of the Zodiac will replace Birthstone items.
In the same thread, there are also mixed feelings on replacing Birthstone items (with their own set of colors and style) with the new Zodiac flairs (with limited colors and customization). It'd be awesome if more of the staff would give our thread a skim through!
We're looking into releasing the Birthstone items for 2019. More details later.
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During the last ATS someone asked
and it was answered
Today and tomorrow have come and gone. Not sure if you know, but it still isn't fixed. Please help. Thanks
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Features
During the last ATS, someone asked about the daily chance carts not turning to gold after the required log in and Lanzer said
The problem is still not resolved and as of today the daily chance cart is still red despite logging in every day. Here is a thread in the Bug Reports about it and many still have their carts remaining red.
Since the fix doesn't seem to be working, would it be possible to turn everyone gold until they have a lapse in log-ins? Maybe that would reset everything. Just a suggestion....unless something else works soon. It's been several months now. Thanks
During the last ATS, someone asked about the daily chance carts not turning to gold after the required log in and Lanzer said
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That issue was fixed 5 days ago, please check again tomorrow, which should enable your status if you had been logging in for the past 5 days. I had to re-write the system so hopefully it's properly fixed this time.
The problem is still not resolved and as of today the daily chance cart is still red despite logging in every day. Here is a thread in the Bug Reports about it and many still have their carts remaining red.
Since the fix doesn't seem to be working, would it be possible to turn everyone gold until they have a lapse in log-ins? Maybe that would reset everything. Just a suggestion....unless something else works soon. It's been several months now. Thanks
and it was answered
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It looks like the daily chance fix didn't work for some people still. We will look into it and have it fixed today or tomorrow.
Today and tomorrow have come and gone. Not sure if you know, but it still isn't fixed. Please help. Thanks
The daily chance bug had finally been fixed. Took a lot longer than expected, apologies for that.
it amy
Champiri
Art
This came up in a GCD thread earlier this week I believe. What program(s) does Gaia use to make items? I'm sure it's changed over the years, but I'm super curious myself and I'm sure many others are, too.
This came up in a GCD thread earlier this week I believe. What program(s) does Gaia use to make items? I'm sure it's changed over the years, but I'm super curious myself and I'm sure many others are, too.
An artist responded in the thread! Our main program we use is Photoshop~
Lanzer
Almost everyone use Photoshop for items I think. The only thing changed were the versions used.
Jak Bauer
Bryie
Features
re:Pending ban appeals
I was wondering if there was any movement? It's been since October since I last asked and Jak Bauer helped me a little by letting me know mine wasn't lost.
I was just wondering if their was any movement, since at this point, in three monthish, it will be a year since I was banned; and someone I know who was banned before me like, maybe a month? Has already been answered before I asked Jak.
Do the recent letting go of some staff effect the speed of the appeals?
Thank you!
re:Pending ban appeals
I was wondering if there was any movement? It's been since October since I last asked and Jak Bauer helped me a little by letting me know mine wasn't lost.
I was just wondering if their was any movement, since at this point, in three monthish, it will be a year since I was banned; and someone I know who was banned before me like, maybe a month? Has already been answered before I asked Jak.
Do the recent letting go of some staff effect the speed of the appeals?
Thank you!
Hi there,
The queue is being worked on, there was no loss of productivity with changes. Please be patient and your issue will be resolved A.S.A.P.
Lanzer
dreamsk
Events
The 1 million page topic (https://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.1488895/) from 2004 has now finally reached over 1 million pages this week!! eek eek eek Can we get some sort of community announcement (and possibly item) about it?

(Also, Valentine event - yes/no?? )
The 1 million page topic (https://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.1488895/) from 2004 has now finally reached over 1 million pages this week!! eek eek eek Can we get some sort of community announcement (and possibly item) about it?

(Also, Valentine event - yes/no?? )
Congrats! We'll definitely share the news!
Lanzer
Sir Valen Pureheart
Games zOMG
Server Cycle Fix & Suggestion (No Forced Kick at Cycle)
We had a recent DMS run where we actually has gotten close in finishing the run when suddenly, server kicked us all out due to the scheduled cycle. I am saddened by this and wished for the old system of server cycling where players can stay on the server to finish up their run, before heading out after towards the new recycled servers.
A great suggestion is that, when the servers are recycled, make the old servers still visible in the server selection screen for 15 mins. to save their progress and log-in back if they have to finish a run in that instance or just refreshing to fisx some bugs together with the new servers then after that, they would disappear and the new ones are just left on the server screen.
"Whisper Chat Jabber Broken [401]: Not Authorized"
Its been like that since the migration too, any fix for it? We can't whisper people anymore in the game which is very useful in times of hasty response.
Old Station/The Train & Fountain Game Comeback
Any update on its progress? I can't wait to try and see it again and visit again within the game.
Would be nice to have an option to do it again and the player can have a choice (like a Pop-up Menu) whether to do the quick tutorial (The current tutorial in Village Greens) or a comprehensive tutorial one in the Train. Also, the stairs in the Waterworks to the Train Station is still inaccesible.

Coliseum still not "fixed"
The Coliseum is still the old 2009 Arena and is missing. This always happens during the Christmas Event, but that has ended for some time. The config file change didn't bring back the Coliseum at all.

Other Matters:
Quest Descriptions are broken.
Quests Descriptions are broken and missing vital info.

"Goof Badge" fix?

Sweetheart Ring /Bloodstone Gem/Amulet, Barton Train Pass & Bucaneer Boardwalk Full Pass to be repurposed? zOMG Fluff Bundles and Action Packs to be re-released?
Is the price still 799 gcash? Or would you consider lowering it to 499? Also, will it be permanently available in Back Alley Bargains, alongside with Sugar Rush and Fortune's Favor rings?
Also, would the Bloodstone Amulet/Gem for Deadman's Shadow from back then be reused for another purpose? As well as the Bucaneer Boardwalk Full Ticket Pass and the Old Station Train Ticket?
Will the zOMG Action Packs 1 & 2, and Fluff Bundles 1 & 2 be rereleased again in Backalley Bargains? Thanks <3
Server Cycle Fix & Suggestion (No Forced Kick at Cycle)
We had a recent DMS run where we actually has gotten close in finishing the run when suddenly, server kicked us all out due to the scheduled cycle. I am saddened by this and wished for the old system of server cycling where players can stay on the server to finish up their run, before heading out after towards the new recycled servers.
A great suggestion is that, when the servers are recycled, make the old servers still visible in the server selection screen for 15 mins. to save their progress and log-in back if they have to finish a run in that instance or just refreshing to fisx some bugs together with the new servers then after that, they would disappear and the new ones are just left on the server screen.
"Whisper Chat Jabber Broken [401]: Not Authorized"
Its been like that since the migration too, any fix for it? We can't whisper people anymore in the game which is very useful in times of hasty response.
Old Station/The Train & Fountain Game Comeback
Any update on its progress? I can't wait to try and see it again and visit again within the game.
Would be nice to have an option to do it again and the player can have a choice (like a Pop-up Menu) whether to do the quick tutorial (The current tutorial in Village Greens) or a comprehensive tutorial one in the Train. Also, the stairs in the Waterworks to the Train Station is still inaccesible.

Coliseum still not "fixed"
The Coliseum is still the old 2009 Arena and is missing. This always happens during the Christmas Event, but that has ended for some time. The config file change didn't bring back the Coliseum at all.

Other Matters:
Quest Descriptions are broken.
Quests Descriptions are broken and missing vital info.

"Goof Badge" fix?

Sweetheart Ring /Bloodstone Gem/Amulet, Barton Train Pass & Bucaneer Boardwalk Full Pass to be repurposed? zOMG Fluff Bundles and Action Packs to be re-released?
Is the price still 799 gcash? Or would you consider lowering it to 499? Also, will it be permanently available in Back Alley Bargains, alongside with Sugar Rush and Fortune's Favor rings?
Also, would the Bloodstone Amulet/Gem for Deadman's Shadow from back then be reused for another purpose? As well as the Bucaneer Boardwalk Full Ticket Pass and the Old Station Train Ticket?
Will the zOMG Action Packs 1 & 2, and Fluff Bundles 1 & 2 be rereleased again in Backalley Bargains? Thanks <3
Sorry a few major bugs creeped in and we weren't able to fix the zOMG issues. I will make a change tonight to deal with the server reset issue, and will put 2 of the 3 servers in rotation. Sorry for your lost progress.
The colliseum issue baffles me, as I've updated the file and it's still not fixed. I'll do some more checking and see why I'm stuck with an older config file.
Lanzer
Slick Southpaw
Events
Will we ever see the return of Galexa, MotoQ, Muso, NuGen, The Committee and the like in the future?
Will we ever see the return of Galexa, MotoQ, Muso, NuGen, The Committee and the like in the future?
The Galexa plot is taking a hiatus, we will try to incorporate them in future events later.
Jak Bauer
PizzaNyah
Events
Gaians are getting banned for no reason in Chatterbox by a newer forum moderator who is clearly misusing his/her job/status (https://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.105647577_31/). Would you consider looking into this?
Gaians are getting banned for no reason in Chatterbox by a newer forum moderator who is clearly misusing his/her job/status (https://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.105647577_31/). Would you consider looking into this?
Hi there,
I checked that thread. A user quoted another user (who had not even posted in that thread) stating "people are getting their accounts banned", but supplied no names of who was banned. They further stated a particular moderator was responsible, again with no specifics. Which in turn inflamed other users over the supposed injustice of mods. All over no evidence in the slightest.
If someone has an issue they can come to me with specifics. Until then, it's just gossip that has no purpose other than to make users like you upset over something that may or may not be true. Once I can look into it we can see if there really is an issue.
Lanzer
kynou
Features || Flash Space
Any information about Towns 1 itself?
( I'm sure this was already answered, I'm just unsure which ATS it was in ;u ;
I know they are probably working on other things, I was just curious if it was at all on their list to fix next perhaps! )
Any information about Towns 1 itself?
( I'm sure this was already answered, I'm just unsure which ATS it was in ;u ;
I know they are probably working on other things, I was just curious if it was at all on their list to fix next perhaps! )
It's a strange problem that I've been trying to fix. Tried different avatar SWF compilers and still didn't make a difference. Will work on some server permission settings later tonight to see if it'll change anything.
Jak Bauer
dreamsk
Jak Bauer
Vigilia
Moderation:
I'm not sure if it's just me, but I've noticed an influx of threads in the wrong forums and offsite advertising bots posting threads left and right. Is this possibly due to a shortage of moderators/forum assistants to handle these issues as they pop up?
I'm not sure if it's just me, but I've noticed an influx of threads in the wrong forums and offsite advertising bots posting threads left and right. Is this possibly due to a shortage of moderators/forum assistants to handle these issues as they pop up?
Hi there,
Are there particular forums this is happening in?
Hi there,
Thanks, I'll look into it! I appreciate the heads up! biggrin biggrin
Lanzer
Sir Valen Pureheart
Games Heralds of Chaos
SFX Assets Links (edgecast.cdn dead links) Fix
How's the progress on fixing the dead edgecast links SFX and other related scripts for HoC? It's been quiet ever since the asset links were down since the migration happened.

SFX Assets Links (edgecast.cdn dead links) Fix
How's the progress on fixing the dead edgecast links SFX and other related scripts for HoC? It's been quiet ever since the asset links were down since the migration happened.

I've found the sound manager for Nimbus and unfortunately the sound location is hard coded into the code and not a config, so I'll need to find out how to compile the game from its source code before I can fix the issue. It'll take some time for that, I'm sorry.
Jak Bauer
Vigilia
Jak Bauer
Vigilia
mod apps:
With how busy everyone has been, are mod/forum assistant applications still being looked at?
(and if you applied before and it's been about over a year and you haven't heard anything, do you re-apply?)
With how busy everyone has been, are mod/forum assistant applications still being looked at?
(and if you applied before and it's been about over a year and you haven't heard anything, do you re-apply?)
Hi there,
Being looked at yes, had the time to move them forward.... emo
Please believe as soon as I have the time to we will have these worked on!
understandable.
So, would you say if one applied a little over a year ago but heard nothing, should they reapply? Or just keep waiting?
Hi there,
If you haven't heard anything keep waiting. The applications are there, and quite a few have been reviewed. I just need the time to process and reply to them, which I will do A.S.A.P.
Lanzer
Bugberry Beetle
Features(?)/Misc.
*Gaia mobile app*
Will there be different types of notifications, we can pick and choose at our leisure for a possible opt-in/out check box for *Account Settings* for different categories (i.e sales/item announcements, site-wide announcements, staff notices, dev alerts, quote/tip notices, friend requests/invites/reminders, journal comments, arenas/runway entry comments, private messages, profile comments) similar to the *Notification Preferences* page?
*Gaia mobile app*
Will there be different types of notifications, we can pick and choose at our leisure for a possible opt-in/out check box for *Account Settings* for different categories (i.e sales/item announcements, site-wide announcements, staff notices, dev alerts, quote/tip notices, friend requests/invites/reminders, journal comments, arenas/runway entry comments, private messages, profile comments) similar to the *Notification Preferences* page?
There might be a different notification system for the mobile app, we're still working on it.
Lanzer
Darc Nightgale
Hello, I'm posting from my phone at work.
Features.
I was wondering how hard it would be if each month when we donate the 2.50 for the item that changes out name color. If it would be possible to have an achievemt to go with it. OR if we donate let people pick either the item or the achievement. Thank you and keep up the good work.
Features.
I was wondering how hard it would be if each month when we donate the 2.50 for the item that changes out name color. If it would be possible to have an achievemt to go with it. OR if we donate let people pick either the item or the achievement. Thank you and keep up the good work.
Makes sense that there should be one, I'll ask the team about adding one.
Lanzer
Leo Odjin
Featurs
Will, there be a fix for towns 1 until towns 3 and new gaia app is made?
Will, there be a fix for towns 1 until towns 3 and new gaia app is made?
Progress is slow but I'm still trying to come up with a fix. It's a very odd error that is not easy to fix unfortunately.
Lanzer
Vigilia
general:
How is funds for Gaia this month?
How is funds for Gaia this month?
Things are okay, we're keeping cost low and just focused on the mobile app and the upcoming Valentine's event.
Lanzer
OIiphant
features and what are you guys going to do about the inflation that's still in the marketplace no one can barely afford the new items even simple recolors .-. This is kind of ridiculous that we can't afford any of the new items
We've been trying to balance the system so that there's enough earned for the average GC item every two weeks. Though there are still more balancing that need to be done and we will be making more adjustments very soon.
Lanzer
Deus de Charity
'Name tag' items -- Gaia's Gift / Gift of Aquarius
[thats just what i call them, i feel the name fits, rather than.. name swag or something... blah, semantics]
i like the new name tag items, i like the idea, and i like where they can go
however if youre going to release them regularly, please have a schedule thats listed
[like the old MCs, everyone knew theyd open on the 15th, but they started and ended at the beginning/end of the month -- however these new items we havent been told anything]
dont just bank on exclusivity - yes you guys have relied on it for a long while [considering the limited quantity items, and the chance items, and things like that]
however if the site is hurting for money, and if someone wants to throw money at you for the item, why not let them buy it?? [not like youre going to run out of pixels.. but you can run out of money]
my idea is:
- keep the normal page that you have for the gaia's pledge page, but make it so you can click between the different announcements perhaps, as if they were each a sales page
- show the end date of whichever current name tag is being offered/featured [i.e. the gift of aquarius]
- but when the deadline is reached, it goes to being 5$ instead of 2.50. that way you get 2x the money for people still wanting the item, they can buy it even if theyre new, or missed previous releases, and everyone wins.
[and/or also have it available for gcash for those who cannot directly pay, that way people spend their gcash and it would be the equivalent of 5$ in gcash -- that way the 'exclusive factor' to buying it early is that 1. its cheaper and 2. you get it first, and we all want things first]
- this way you can have 1 or 2 featured name tags [so you can have one up for like, valentines day, as well as the zodiac symbol if you were to do the zodiac symbols for the entire year]
the only thing i wouldnt want to see with this, is you abuse the deadline and set it to like 2 days or 1 week on special random name tags
keep it fair, keep it simple, monthly releases are just fine, even if you have 1-2 items to choose from
i think doing ONLY the zodiac symbols would be a bad move.
because yes you get a colored name but the only people who would care about the symbol are people who ARE that symbol [or are really into homestuck, lol]
and then you have to factor how many of the people who are actually that symbol - how many would actually buy it.
yes there are those who would buy it just to sell it on the MP, or just to support the site, but lets be honest its not nearly as popular as a halo, or a diamond, or a heart, or something more universal.
[thats just what i call them, i feel the name fits, rather than.. name swag or something... blah, semantics]
i like the new name tag items, i like the idea, and i like where they can go
however if youre going to release them regularly, please have a schedule thats listed
[like the old MCs, everyone knew theyd open on the 15th, but they started and ended at the beginning/end of the month -- however these new items we havent been told anything]
dont just bank on exclusivity - yes you guys have relied on it for a long while [considering the limited quantity items, and the chance items, and things like that]
however if the site is hurting for money, and if someone wants to throw money at you for the item, why not let them buy it?? [not like youre going to run out of pixels.. but you can run out of money]
my idea is:
- keep the normal page that you have for the gaia's pledge page, but make it so you can click between the different announcements perhaps, as if they were each a sales page
- show the end date of whichever current name tag is being offered/featured [i.e. the gift of aquarius]
- but when the deadline is reached, it goes to being 5$ instead of 2.50. that way you get 2x the money for people still wanting the item, they can buy it even if theyre new, or missed previous releases, and everyone wins.
[and/or also have it available for gcash for those who cannot directly pay, that way people spend their gcash and it would be the equivalent of 5$ in gcash -- that way the 'exclusive factor' to buying it early is that 1. its cheaper and 2. you get it first, and we all want things first]
- this way you can have 1 or 2 featured name tags [so you can have one up for like, valentines day, as well as the zodiac symbol if you were to do the zodiac symbols for the entire year]
the only thing i wouldnt want to see with this, is you abuse the deadline and set it to like 2 days or 1 week on special random name tags
keep it fair, keep it simple, monthly releases are just fine, even if you have 1-2 items to choose from
i think doing ONLY the zodiac symbols would be a bad move.
because yes you get a colored name but the only people who would care about the symbol are people who ARE that symbol [or are really into homestuck, lol]
and then you have to factor how many of the people who are actually that symbol - how many would actually buy it.
yes there are those who would buy it just to sell it on the MP, or just to support the site, but lets be honest its not nearly as popular as a halo, or a diamond, or a heart, or something more universal.
Thank you for the feedback. It's a new system and we will be putting more time in making it work better. We will have regular updates on the 15th of each month and it will soon offer more than one choice. Once more details are finalized we will let you know!
Lanzer
Serith Moren
Items / feature
Hey, I was wondering if we could get a feature where we can tag our items for customized searching? Since certain items come with so many different looks, it would be nice to filter them to "blue eyes" or "long hair" and all those sorts of things to make dressing avatars easier (and if we do it ourselves, it's less work for the team)
Thanks for listening!
Hey, I was wondering if we could get a feature where we can tag our items for customized searching? Since certain items come with so many different looks, it would be nice to filter them to "blue eyes" or "long hair" and all those sorts of things to make dressing avatars easier (and if we do it ourselves, it's less work for the team)
Thanks for listening!
One feature that I'd like to eventually add is an option to mark items as favorite and put the favorites under different categories. Hope I'll get more time to work on that soon.
Lanzer
Vigilia
Lucky Catch:
Last week, I asked about LC not opening, and It Amy told me to clear my cache and try again, but that didn't help so I sent a pm with a screenshot. My thread in the bugs forum has still gone unnoticed. This problem is sill going on. I'm not sure if it's relevant but when i try to refresh the pop out for LC, it says session verification failed. Is there any way for this to get resolved?
Last week, I asked about LC not opening, and It Amy told me to clear my cache and try again, but that didn't help so I sent a pm with a screenshot. My thread in the bugs forum has still gone unnoticed. This problem is sill going on. I'm not sure if it's relevant but when i try to refresh the pop out for LC, it says session verification failed. Is there any way for this to get resolved?
That's been a difficult problem to track down, especially since we couldn't replicate it. I'll check out your report thread after ATS.