Answering Questions
Oftentimes, guests will post threads because they are confused about something ball-related. Since we are not tied down to a specific room, we can answer these questions. Here's the FAQ. Hopefully it'll help, otherwise, just ask in the thread or find someone who does know the answer.
Q) What is the Annual Ball?
The Annual Ball is the first and one of the largest user run events on Gaia Online. This tradition dates back to March 2003 when a user by the name of Misao decided to host a Ball for his fellow Gaians. The 1st Annual Ball was the first user run event on Gaia and received a great deal of support from the site administration. Since its conception, the Annual Ball has grown into a much larger celebration with more diversified themes each and every year. The Annual Ball has experienced many changes throughout the years, but the one thing that remains the same is the great friendly atmosphere that Gaians have come to love. The Annual Ball is considered a place where Gaians can come together to meet up with old friends and make new ones. This commemoration is deeply rooted in role play elements, but for many the Annual Ball is considered a wonderful excuse to hang out and share fond Gaia memories.
Q) How does it work?
This is a 4 day roleplaying event. There is usually a main host that oversees and coordinates the entire ball and then there are several rooms that fit under the main theme of the entire ball. Each of these rooms have their own co-hosts that run their respective rooms with their own mini themes. All main rooms will have their own thread in the ball's forum, but users are free to make their own threads in the forum, as well. These will not be official, though; the ball's official rooms will be stickied for convenience. Guests are encouraged to hang out in these rooms, but will not be limited to them.
Q) Is this an official event?
This isn't an official event from Gaia as it is user-run. We are merely supported by the admins (ie. giving us the forums).
Also please keep in mind! This is not the anniversary ball or prom, those are Gaia run events, and we are in no way affiliated with them.
Q) Will I get a free item related to the event?
That is a tricky question to answer since the first two years yielded items, yet the last few years didn't.
But it is safe to say that no, we will most likely not be getting ball-specific items. The choice to give out items for this ball is purely up to the administration and we have no say in that (as far as anyone knows).
The Ball has plenty of games with a ton of neat prizes though, so don't worry you will still have a chance at some great rewards!
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