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 Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2009 11:33 am
NOTE:THIS FORM IS ONLY FOR NEWS AND UPDATES
THAT YOU MISSEDQuote: Show Your Gimpi Love Ah, Gimpi! Though it started out as a rejected potion, it quickly evolved into all manner of cool things before finally taking humanoid form. Gimpi earned quite a lot of fans, and they've started a guild. If you count yourself as one of Gimpi's admirers, head on over to Gimpi's of Gaia guild and check it out! What's a Glitch and How to Handle It Every once in a great while there may be a technical issue on Gaia that results in an account gaining/losing Gold or items unexpectedly. If it wasn’t from your market sale, trade, etc., make a detailed note of what happened because you may have run into a “site glitch” that is affecting your account’s inventory. Having specific information such as "I gained 9,000,000,000 brown beetles" or "I lost 50,000 gold and an OMFG Hat" will help Gaia Staff resolve the issue more rapidly should you have been affected by a glitch. No need to panic though…simply check the Site Feedback forum for topics about any recent incidents. If you don't see a thread about any related issue yet, feel free to start one. Important: Avoid the temptation to take advantage of any glitch though (spending the excess Gold or selling the items that don’t technically belong to you) since that’s against the Terms of Service and can get your accounts banned. Typically in a glitch, the quantities of gold or items are significant enough that they are very obvious. For example, you unexpectedly find 1,000,000 extra gold or 149,000,000 brown beetles in your account. Hold onto the excess gold/items until a Staff member can resolve your issue (you might even get some “brownie points” for handling the situation properly). That is all there is to it! We hope this has provides useful information on how to deal with these types of incidents. Daily Chance Prize Roundup That loveable little Daily Chance Cart was seen coughing up the following big prizes in the past week. Autumn Leaf Kimono (9,000+ gold) Split Fuschia Jacket (9,000+ gold) Canary Yellow Pimpin' Skirt (9,000+ gold) Make sure you click him every chance you get, because you just might hit the jackpot!
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Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2009 6:04 pm
Quote: We've got a bunch of great updates this week: new poses from the male and female Changeling Babies, Jinxi's Charm, Fremere's Guard and the extraordinary Fallen Wish. You can get all these items and many more in the Gaia Cash Shop! Get Your Evolving Items Now! Get Gaia Cash cards at Target, 7-11, Rite Aid and Wal-Mart stores nationwide, or order Cash online. Learn more. Stick around for the full report by Dr. Singh and Timmy, please read on! Dr. Singh: Hi, everybody! Welcome to the Evolving Item Report, your reliable weekly source for all the latest science news. I'm Dr. Singh, and this is my irrepressible sidekick, Timmy. Timmy: Well, shoot, Doc! Sorry for bein' so dang irrepressible and everything, but I'm just so gosh-darn excited about all this science! Dr. Singh: Oh, Timmy! Your adorable euphemistic swearing always warms my heart. Let's get on with the show, you jittery little cherub. First up, the Fallen Wish, one of our most beloved and talked-about evolving items, is getting another great update! Timmy: Lookit the cool swordy thing! Can I have one, Doc? Dr. Singh: No, Timmy. You'd poke your eye out. Next up, some beautiful new updates to Jinxi's Charm, including a furious new mask! Timmy: Yipes! Looks like it's fixin' to bite on me, Doc! Dr. Singh: One of our newer items, Fremere's Guard, is starting to develop some interesting armor pieces. They're beautiful, but they fill me with a slight feeling of unease, as if some supernatural being is looking upon me with disapproval... Timmy: Golly, who could possibly disapprove of you, Doc? I mean, aside from that child welfare lady who was over here asking all those questions... Dr. Singh: Let's not talk about that! Uh, anyway, speaking of children: the Changeling Babies, both male and female, are getting a new update this week. They seem to be growing up quite... interestingly. Timmy: Soundin' a little hesitant there, Doc! Dr. Singh: Well, you know, sometimes children grow up in unexpected ways... for example, I always thought you'd be much brighter and less squirrely, having been raised since a young age by Gaia's top-rated quasi-scientific infotainment host. Timmy: I am what I am, Doc, and proud of it! I put my pants on one leg at a time, just like everyone else, but sometimes I put both feet through the same pant leg and it slows me down a little, but by golly, I like me just the way I am! Dr. Singh: I was just fooling, Timmy, but thanks for the beautiful speech. On that note, I suppose we should say goodbye. Be sure to stop by again next week for more evolving item news, and don't forget to vote in our poll to let us know what you think of the items! Timmy: Bye bye, everyone!
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Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 6:20 pm
Quote: Hey, guys! I just wanted to pop in and let you know about a cool new evolving item in the Cash Shop: Yemaya's Pearl! This new item from the creator of Padmavati's Lotus has a mysterious undersea essence to it... who knows what it may become? You can grab a first-generation Yemaya's Pearl now in the Cash Shop! Get Yemaya's Pearl! Get Gaia Cash cards at Target, 7-11, Rite Aid and Wal-Mart stores nationwide, or order Cash online. Learn more. Oh, I almost forgot: we've also got some cool items leaving our shelves this Friday, so don't delay: The Repo Lamp Gimpi Coocoon Don't miss your chance to pick them up! [/QUOTOE]
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Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 6:34 am
As you, a dedicated student of natural history, no doubt already know, the 200th birthday of Charles Darwin is tomorrow. If you're wondering how he's survived to such a ripe old age, it's pretty simple: by eating the many rare and exotic species of the Galapagos islands.
The Gaia Team has such immense respect for the man and his cockamamie theories about apes becoming men and finches becoming giant tortoises and whatnot that we've decided to celebrate with a very special one-time celebration: Gaia's Darwin Awards, showcasing a few unlucky members who managed to get themselves spectacularly ejected from Gaia's gene pool.
These awards are an opportunity for our Customer Service staff to dig painfully into their historical annals and yank out some of the goofiest bans in history. It's a great way to learn an important lesson about science, history, togetherness and not getting banned for doing something really, really, really silly.
There's also a fun little contest to go along with it, so you might even win a bunch of Gold!
Check Out Gaia's Darwin Awards!
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Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 7:48 am
Quote: Quote: Shawn (Nicholas D'Agosto) and Nick (Eric Christian Olsen) are top scorers on the Ford High School football team…both on and off the field. When they hatch a scheme to trade their footballs for pom poms and join the school’s most beautiful girls at cheer camp, the new team members actually give the girls’ historically awful cheer squad a chance at success. And when Shawn falls for the head cheerleader (Sarah Roemer), the boys must learn some new moves and unleash their inner spirit to prove their intentions before the all-important cheer competition finals. Fired Up! is leaving Gaia soon, but before it does you can grab some Gold by checking out a brand new preview. Just head to the profile to watch. Visit the Profile
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Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 7:12 am
Hey, folks! With Valentine's Day coming up, I thought it would be nice to throw a few romantic little gifts in the Cash Shop:
Sexy Present: Get that special someone a gift box filled with risqué attire for a sweet surprise. Ooh la la!
Cupid's Crown: This romantic accessory works as a cute crown or a heart-shaped hairclip. Makes a very thoughtful and affordable gift!
Grace of Anteros: A heart-shaped item with multiple poses, including a sexy, godly companion... and Anteros is a god of requited love, so you'll never strike out.
Mono the Skunk Plushie: Indulge in the sulfurous odor of love with a fragrant little friend for your favorite flame.
Grab Some Romantic Gifts!
Get Gaia Cash cards at Target, 7-11, Rite Aid and Wal-Mart stores nationwide, or order Cash online. Learn more.
Good luck with your courtships, guys and girls-- and remember to stop by Gaia tomorrow for some fun Valentine's Day festivities!
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Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 3:23 pm
Valentine's Day is nearly here, and love is all around us! The sweet scent of romance lingers in the air, the butterflies alight sensually upon the rosebuds and the birds twitter sweetly and fly into closed windows due to love-related magnetic interference, et cetera!
Since we know you've got affection on your mind, we figured we'd make the courtship process a little easier with a little Valentine's Day celebration.
Visit our event page to generate personalized valentines for all your Gaia crushes! If they accept them, you'll get a free event item and the possibility of lifelong romantic bliss. If they don't, hey, there are plenty of other fish in the sea.
You can also try your luck at sending Valentines to your favorite Gaia NPCs! Different characters like different things, so you'll definitely strike out a few times. Don't be too discouraged-- you're sure to find a couple of matches!
For all you storyline-hungry manga lovers out there, we've also put up an all-new update starring Liam and his tragic libido.
To join the fun, visit the Valentine's Day Event Page!
<3 Loooooooove! <3
This event will continue until 11:59PM on February 16th. Have fun
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Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 3:27 pm
Quote: We've got a new evolving item this week: Yemaya's Pearl! Also this week, new evolutions from the Infernal Spirit and Nano-C, plus the final evolutions of Captain Ara's Nestegg and the Wingding Shirt! You can grab all these items-- including a first-generation Yemaya's Pearl-- in the Gaia Cash Shop: Get Your Evolving Items Now! Get Gaia Cash cards at Target, 7-11, Rite Aid and Wal-Mart stores nationwide, or order Cash online. Learn more. Read on for the full report from Dr. Singh and Timmy! Dr. Singh: Hi, everyone! I hope you're all enjoying the festivities, but let's take a quick break from all the smooching for a little evolving item news, shall we? I'm your host, Dr. Singh, and this is my oddball sidekick, Timmy. Are you having a good Valentine's Day, Timmy? Timmy: And how! I've been out hunting for eggs all day-- I found a few by the duck pond, but they're pretty old! Dr. Singh: Wrong holiday, Timmy, but at least you're keeping busy. You've been a little scrambled up ever since the whole... bad thing, huh? Well, at least you're still Timmy. Timmy: You betcha! I'm Timmy as all heck! Dr. Singh: You certainly are. Well, the big news this week is a brand-new evolving item, Yemaya's Pearl! This aquatic wonder hit the Cash Shop only a few days ago, and it's still steeped in mystery... I suppose we'll have to wait for its first evolution to find out what might be within, but now's an auspicious time to invest in a first-generation version! Timmy: It sure is sparkly... so mesmerizing... hey, why am I suddenly so distracted by shiny stuff, Doc? Dr. Singh: I'm guessing you lost a couple dozen IQ points in that centrifuge, but that's all in the past now. Anyway, we've also got a fantastic gaggle of evolutions this week! The technological superiority of the Nano-C is clearly evident once again with another stunning firmware revision. I'm not sure this kind of advanced weaponry should be in the hands of the general public... Timmy: Nifty! Can I have one, Doc? Dr. Singh: Absolutely not! You'd accidentally blow up your head. Wait till your birthday, and we'll see. In totally different news, the Infernal Spirit is continuing its fiery growth with some new armor pieces... I'm also seeing signs that the soul contained within this object is beginning to become more... twisted. Meanwhile, Captain Ara's Nestegg is reaching its glorious, piratey, swashbuckling finale this week! There's a bunch of new poses, plus all the classic poses will be unlocked. Timmy: I'm gonna be a pirate when I grow up. I wanna learn how to fly! Plus, I can already talk. Dr. Singh: You're thinking of a parrot, you adorable halfwit, but who am I to discourage you? Last up, we've got the final update to the increasingly popular Wingding Shirt, the least expensive and most... physically abundant EI in Gaia's history! This saucy shirt managed to get into quite a bit of mischief during its run, didn't it? Timmy: Squaawk! Timmy wanna cracker! I'm a pirate! I'm a pirate! Dr. Singh: Oh, you. Well, that's about it for this week's report, folks! If you can pry your lips away from the Valentine's Day event, don't forget to share your thoughts in our Evolving Item Poll Goodnight
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Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2009 12:14 pm
Quote: Valentine's Day In case you somehow missed it, today is Valentine's Day. You know, that annual time when thoughts turn to chocolate, flowers, and love. If you haven't taken the opportunity, you should try out Gaia's Valentine event, or spread some love on the forums. Gaia Wedding Chapel If you're looking to take that giant plunge with your favorite Gaia sweetie, the Gaia Wedding Chapel can help. These enterprising Gaians have been staging weddings for quite some time, and have a number of packages available for interested couples. It won't give you a break on your taxes, but it'll give you something fun to remember!
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Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2009 3:37 pm
Quote: Yaaay~! Collectible time is here! Gotta open my letters.... February brings us another pair of awesome exclusives to give your avatar a powerful dose of style: The Grizzly Hoodie is a toothy little tribute to our big, angry forest friends. It features a glorious bitey hoodie, bear paw gloves and slippers and much more. The Heartbreaker is the perfect antidote to all the mushy stuff mid-February brings. Featuring a blazing heartbroken guitar, a ball-and-chain, and some saucy fashions to represent the bonds of love. These limited-edition items are available this month only, so don't miss out! Visit the Gaia Cash Shop Get Gaia Cash cards at Target, 7-11, Rite Aid and Wal-Mart stores nationwide, or order Cash online. Learn more. You can also order these items by phone, credit card, PayPal or postal mail from our Monthly Collectibles Page.
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Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 7:41 am
Quote: Quote: Based on the Halo universe, Halo Wars introduces a new landmark in the real-time strategy genre. Halo Wars places the player in command of human UNSC armies as they deploy for mankind’s first deadly encounter with the evil Covenant forces. Halo Wars marks the debut console offering for the Xbox 360 from world-class developer Ensemble Studios, creators of the multi-million unit selling Age of Empires series. Microsoft's Halo Wars is heading to the Xbox March 3rd, but you can check out an action-packed preview right now. Just head to the Halo Wars Cinema to watch and snag a nifty Master Chief helmet for your avatar! Watch the Trailer
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Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2009 5:15 pm
Quote: Mirai: Heeeeeyy everyone! Barrett and I are just stopping by to let you know about some new fishy friends available in Phin Phang, not to mention some fancy improvements. Barrett: Right you are, Mir-- Mirai: So go ahead, Barrett! Tell them about the new fish! Barrett: Well, the crown jewel this week is Memphis the Mermaid. In classic mermaid fashion, Memphis is generously endowed when it comes to Booty Grabbing action. She drops green coins, which are worth twice as much as Gold coins. Oh, and she's quite beautiful... just like you, Mirai. Mirai: You're too kind, but please stop breathing so heavily on my aquariums. You're fogging them up. Barrett: Er... Sorry, Mirai. We've also got a pair of catfish... so to speak. Kiki and Coco Kitty have both donned some light scuba gear, and they're looking to give the underwater world a try. Unlike Rufus, they'll play nice with the fish. Mirai: I wish you'd stop hanging out with that Rufus. He's a bad influence on you, Barrett. Anyway, all three of these "fishy" friends can be found in my store, Phin Phang! Get Aquarium Goodies Get Gaia Cash cards at Target, 7-11, Rite Aid and Wal-Mart stores nationwide, or order Cash online. Learn more. Mirai: Psst! Don't forget to tell them about the improvements. Barrett: I spent a few hours installing fiber optic cable in Phin Phang, so now when you click on an item, you can preview how it'll look inside an aquarium. Also, Booty Grab performance has been improved, along with some other small tweaks to make things faster. It's gr-- Mirai: Terrific! The Overseer himself shines on you, Barrett! Say, what else have you been up to lately? Barrett: Caring for thousands upon thousands of abandoned fish. There's nothing worse than having to comfort a sad cuttlefish, Mirai. Mirai: Oh, Barrett, you really know how to excite folks. Well, I guess that's about it for this week! Bye everyone! Say bye, Barrett! Barrett: Bye Bye!
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Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2009 3:02 pm
Quote: You can grab all these items-- including the new first-generation Gogh Reed-- in the Gaia Cash Shop! Get Your Evolving Items Now! Get Gaia Cash cards at Target, 7-11, Rite Aid and Wal-Mart stores nationwide, or order Cash online. Learn more. Read on for the full report from Dr. Singh and Timmy! Dr. Singh: Hi, ladies and gentlemen! Welcome to the Evolving Item Report, your source for the latest news on the greatest items. I'm Dr. Singh, and this is my fluffy-headed sidekick, Timmy. How ya doing, Timmy? Timmy: You betcha, Doc! Dr. Singh: What? What am I betting? Timmy: Huh? Sorry, Doc, that was just reflexes. I usually just kinda space out during the intro part. Dr. Singh: I can't say I blame you, buddy, but here's where stuff gets exciting: We've got a brand new item this week! With the Fallen Wish soon to be complete, Flynn has decided to start stocking the heir to the luxury EI throne a little early: The Gogh Reed seems to be some kind of delicious-looking fruit, but let's not eat it just yet... from the impish twinkle on its rind, I'm guessing it's going to get itself into quite a bit of mischief in the near future. Timmy: Golly, that's wonderful! I'm a big fan of mischief. Dr. Singh: I'm detecting quite a bit of instability in its structure, as if it's just itching to change shape-- into what, I have no idea. One thing's for certain: the Gogh Reed is going to be wild and unpredictable. You can pick up a first generation Gogh Reed now in the Cash Shop... better get a first-generation version fast, before it starts evolving without you! Timmy: Wowee, maybe I'll get one! I'm a bit of a puckish scamp myself, so wild and unpredictable business is right up my alley. Dr. Singh: Timmy, I'm surprised at you! You're stringing together coherent sentences again-- I was sure that centrifuge scrambled your brain up for good. Timmy: It comes and goes, Doc. One minute I'm sharp as a tack, and the next minute I can't even... what's the word for that thing when... say, when's lunch? Dr. Singh: We already had lunch, you scatterbrained little lemur, but I'm glad to see your adorable neurological damage rearing its cute little head again. Anyway, let's get back to business: we've got some amazing updates today! First up, the mega-popular Fallen Wish is evolving this week, and it seems to be gearing up for an incredible finale. This week's update introduces gorgeous crystal elements to its already lovely form. Timmy: It's so majestic! I can't even hardly believe how majestic it is! Dr. Singh: And it seems like it'll just get more majestic from here, too! Elsewhere, we've got an incredible update to the Anima Adamantea... it's taking the form of a sleek armored shell and a headpiece with ninjaesque undertones. Timmy: It looks all robotic and butt-kicking, Doc! Dr. Singh: We're also seeing a refreshing new update from Jinxi's Charm: after all the bitterness and turmoil, it seems that this cursed item is finally letting go of the heartbreak of the past... could it be that we're seeing a more cheerful side beginning to blossom? I wouldn't be surprised if we saw this item reach a state of contentment and finality soon. Timmy: Aww, that's real nice. It just goes to show ya that time is a great healer, right Doc? Dr. Singh: That's quite philosophical, Timmy. Let's just hope time heals your frazzled neurons, too. Last but not least, we've got the very first evolution of the Diapered Egg, one of our newer items! If you're wondering what sort of thing might hatch from a thing like this, it looks like you'll be finding out very soon... it's starting to crack! Timmy: Gosh, there's all kinds'a hearts and stuff coming out! Whatever's in there seems like it's in a real good mood, Doc. Dr. Singh: Well, who wouldn't be, with a fantastic set of evolutions like this week's? Timmy: Ha! I see what you did there, Doc. Real clever. Nice way to tie everything up at the end. Dr. Singh: I'll tie YOU up at the end, you sarcastic little-- whoops, looks like we're just about out of time! Be sure to come back next week for more great evolving item news, and don't forget to vote for your favorites in our EI poll!
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Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2009 10:52 am
Quote: Poll It Together Want to earn some Gold and have a little fun? The "Now You See It, Now You Don't" thread in Chatterbox is full of contests, raffles, questionnaires, and an ever-changing poll to vote in. Take a look around and join in -- just make sure you read the rules thread first. Woo! Oscar Party! If you're looking for something to do tomorrow while you watch The Oscars, other than bite your nails and fawn over Hugh Jackman's dreamy looks, log into Gaia and talk up a storm! Join us tomorrow during The Oscars for a live chat that starts with the fanciful fashion review on the Red Carpet and ends with tears or joy depending on who wins and loses. This thread will open Sunday, Feb. 22nd at 5:00pm PST. Can't wait 'til tomorrow? Chime in on our Oscar Poll and tell us your winner predictions! Account Security and YOU! We pester you about your password a lot, but there's a reason: we care. The last thing we want is for you to have your account compromised by some shady huckster who sells all your items off. So, if you haven't taken the time recently, please go update your password! Make it all long and ugly, with letters, numbers, and whatever else you can fit in there. The longer and more complicated it is, the harder it is to crack. And while you're at it, check to make sure your account is attached to a working email account that you can still access. If it's not, update it! Doing both these things goes a long way toward keeping your Gaia experience smooth and carefree. Besides, there are some cool security features coming soon where you'll definitely need access to your email account -- don't risk getting locked out of your own account!
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Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2009 6:36 am
Quote: Online Novel: Take It With You Whether you love vampires or not, you might want to check out this fascinating story by one of your fellow Gaians. Take It With You is a novel published here on Gaia that is likely to be part of a series. We understand that the follow-up novel has already started. It's up to you to find it. The Oscars - The Good, Bad, & the Ugly Whether or not you actually watched The Oscars, chances are you've been exposed to what the stars were wearing that night. Enquiring minds want to know what Gaians think about who was best dressed and who was worst dressed. Visit both threads to give your opinion! Darwin Award Winners When it comes to Darwin Awards, winner may not be the first word that comes to mind. But in this case, users posted real life Darwinian stories and there were some real doozies! Congratulations to the top three winners (by popular vote): 1st place: Canada_Eh_Oh with airSoft adventures 2nd place: Azzarinne for misguided reward seeker 3rd place: Sierrajade2000 with padlocked tongue
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