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Convention Tour: Otakon 2013!

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    Otakon 2013: Baltimore, MD

    Where: Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD

    Panel: August 10th 2013, 5:00pm – 6:00pm Panel 7 (Hilton Key Ballroom 1-6)



Head on over and meet us for our traditional Gaia Panel, complete with plenty of mischief, prizes, glimpses at Gaia's future and a opportunity to contribute your feedback and help improve the site. In addition, we’ll be hosting a Gaia Game Show, an amazing collection of wild and goofy contests to showcase your weirdest skills and win some great prizes.


As a bonus, all Gaia event attendees will receive a special limited-edition Convention Tour 2013 Item for your avatar along with a zOMG! starter pack, 2,500 Gold and the Conventioneer Achievement.

We hope to see you there... and if we don't, hopefully we'll be in your neck of the woods sometime very soon. Check out the Convention Tour page for details about all the upcoming stops in 2013!

Check out the Gaia 2013 Convention Tour


Wondering if any of your Gaia friends are going? Stop by the Convention Forum to connect with your fellow convention-goers!

The seal is weakening on August's Advance Chance!

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Heavens! This heat wave has left me feeling completely lethargic and dehydrated. I've been so preoccupied with trying to keep cool (which is not easy to do when you have to wear a suit and tie every day) that I almost didn't remember to let you all know that the seal on my August Advance Chance is growing weaker! In my learned opinion, this heat is rapidly melting the seal and it is about to burst open - you better grab one now if you want to get a head start on the upcoming Chance Item.


    User Image What will the next CI be? Nobody is quite sure, but you’ll get the first crack at it with the August Advance Chance. On the day of the next CI release, you’ll be able to open your bundle and start reaping the rewards of your CIs hours before they’re released to the general public, so you can start listing items on the Marketplace when hardly anyone has their hands on them yet.


Anyway, head to the Cash Shop now and grab one or forgo the opportunity to be one of the first people to have the new CI! Now, if you will all excuse me, I think I will go steal the office water cooler and fill my filing cabinet up with the frosty liquid in an attempt to cool down.

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Take a cosmic voyage with Starlight Redemption!

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These clear summer nights really bring out the wistful streak in ol' Ivan. While I'm perfectly content to stay bound to Gaia, this verdant sphere I call home (it's where I keep all my best pens), I sometimes get the urge to explore the impossible expanse of stars above. And so I'll get up on my roof and stare at heaven's fine tapestry all night, shirtless as a jaybird no doubt, and wonder what adventure might be in store out there...

It recalls the tale of Rigel and Mintaka. You might know them as La Victoire's rather icy proprietors, but once they called the stars their home. The story goes that Orion, their father, banished them to Gaia to teach them a lesson about humility. I'm not quite sure it worked-- eventually, they got sick of their terrestrial life and hitched a ride into the wild starry yonder.

You can witness the tale in Starlight Redemption, which brings you along for their strange ride. And on a voyage like that, you're sure to bring back something pretty. It could be a rare item, a Cash Shop favorite or one of these great new exclusives:

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Pick up a Starlight Redemption today, or stock up on a bundle for even more shots at this journey into the stars! I'll be right here, staring upward, forever shirtlessly yearning... hmm, I wonder if this means we'll have some new owners in La Victoire.

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Gaia is now hosting the official eigoMANGA forum!

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Manga fans have a new spot to check out on Gaia. We're proud to announce that we're now hosting the official forums for eigoMANGA, publisher of the Rumble Pak anthology series and the English version of the super-popular fighting game Vanguard Princess. Stop by and say hi today!

Monthly Update: July 2013

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Hi, Gaians! We've got a quick video update to share with you-- in order to keep the Gaia community in the know, we've decided to do monthly video updates (starring yours truly) that let you know exactly what we've been up to lately and what's in store for the coming month.

Of course, there's something in it for you: we have an opinion poll set up, so your voice can be heard and your thoughts can shape Gaia's future. Be sure to cast your vote and earn a free Wing Sticker.



To participate in the Poll, just click this rad button:

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EI Report: Pandaista and Moira's Fashion Flashback!

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Goodness, can you believe it's Friday already? I thought today would never come! Especially after we had that unexpected incident in the lab that turned half the interns a rather fetching shade of tangerine. I tried to convince them that it was a cosmetic improvement, but not everyone appreciates the color orange like I do. Nonetheless, scientific progress marches on! We have some magnificent evolutions to report on today, with Moira's Fashion Flashback continuing its remarkable journey through the most fashionable decades, and the stunning conclusion to the "panda"monium of Pandaista:

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    User Image This week in Moira's Fashion Flashback our heroine's exploration of the worlds of fashion, music, and culture throughout the decades takes her to the mid-1960s! But after a week of what she calls the "Three Fundamentals of Hippiedom" -- flowers, feathers and fringe -- she grows weary of the happy-free lifestyle and quickly realizes she wants something with a harder edge.

    It's only natural that Moira moves on with the times and finds herself drawn to punk movement of the mid-1970s. Now this is more like it! A definite 360 from her bookworm days. Moira feels like she's heading in the right direction, but punk music tends to be a little loud and aggressive. Besides, Moira isn't sure she's ready to shave her hair into a mohawk and get hundreds of piercings. Time to explore the decades a little more!

    User Image And on Pandaista, the day is drawing to an end as Qin and Ling slowly stroll down a busy street, almost unaware of the people breezing past them. The pair find themselves surprisingly content in the comfortable silence of one another's company as they head towards the grand finale of the convention: the Pandaista Fashion Show. Suddenly, Ling’s cellphone lets out a shrill noise that shatters the quiet moment. She quickly glances at her phone and Qin can't help but notice her face instantly pale. “Something the matter?” he asks, concerned. Bearly able to conceal the urgency in her voice, Ling blurts out, “I’m late!" She then grabs his hand and makes a mad dash towards the stage, towing a very befuddled Qin behind her.

    Ling guides them both backstage, leaving Qin in a deeper state of confusion. What were they doing behind the scenes of the fashion show? After a moment of wide-eyed staring, Qin realizes why his new companion had seemed so familiar earlier. “You’re Ling, Bear Nation’s mauldol, number one in the panda department! I’ve been bamboozled!” Ling giggles at his surprised reaction. “Don’t feel so bad! It’s the contacts”, she explains while taking out a small case. Extending her free hand, Ling continues, “We never did introduce ourselves. Hello, I’m Ling. Nice to meet you.” Flabbergasted, Qin takes a moment before folding his hand around hers, a sheepish grin on his face. “Hey, name’s Qin. The pleasure is all mine.”

    With the little deceit now behind them, the fashion show goes on without a hitch. Qin sits in the front row and watches in astonishment as Ling struts down the catwalk in Bear Nation's adorable new line of unreleased casual wear. As soon as the show is over, Qin meets Ling backstage and is handed a bag. “What’s this?” he asks, surprised. “It’s a secret,” Ling responds with a sly wink. The pair of panda fanatics exchange phone numbers and take a quick photo together to help commemorate their fun and fashion-filled day. Eventually the two reluctantly bid one another farewell and promise to keep in touch. Qin peeks into the bag after Ling departs and finds a pair of new contacts in the exact color she wears. What a strange gift!


Such a bittersweet ending to Pandaista! At least, I assume it's bittersweet -- I accidentally numbed my taste buds hours ago during a routine SuperChocolate flavor test. In other news, it definitely doesn't knock you unconscious anymore. That's all for the EI report this week, but be sure to join us next Friday as we observe more fascinating evolutions! Until then, you can head to the Cash Shop to claim these spectacular items as your very own. And don't forget to vote in our weekly EI poll! See you all next time!

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Also be sure to check out this amazing artwork made by the artist of Pandaista. What a way to end a fantastic REI!

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One week left in the Choose Your Own Prize Adventure!

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Greetings Gaians!

We are still accepting entries for our amazing “Choose Your Own Prize Adventure” MegaPrize Sweepstakes! Three lucky Gaians will receive prize packages overloaded with oodles of goodies -- the grand prize includes Gaia Cash, a choice of any Gaia item, Rare Pet item, non-customizable SDPlus doll, and Marionette item. Any time you spend 99 Gaia Cash or more in either La Victoire or Club Verge you automatically receive an entry, so participating in the sweepstakes couldn’t be easier!

But don’t forget that the contest ends 11:59 PM PST August 19th, 2013 -- that’s only a week from today! So what are you waiting for? Check out the official “Choose Your Own Prize Adventure” MegaPrize Sweepstakes page for all the information and details you need to enter this exciting contest. And, as a special surpise for everyone who has entered the Sweepstakes, your first qualified entry will also net you the exclusive “Luck of the Draw” achievement!

Scott Pilgrim Comes to Gaia!!

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Fantastic news for all you guitar slinging, video game playing, romantics out there. Scott Pilgrim has come to Gaia! Join Scott on his quest to conquer love – earn cool uber loot like SDPlus drops, befriend companions to fight along side you, and find cool gear that will make you look like a rock star! Here's a glimpse at what prizes await:

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Join other rockers in the Scott Pilgrim forum. Everyone is welcome. To start your quest of amazing awesomeness visit the landing page:

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Convention Tour: Gencon 2013!

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    Gencon 2013: Indianapolis, IN

    Where: Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, IN

    Gaia Game Show: August 15th 2013, 1:00pm – 2:00pm Westin: Capitol 1

    Panel: August 16th 2013, 1:00pm – 2:00pm Westin: Capitol 1

    Feedback Social: August 18th 2013, 1:00pm – 2:00pm Westin: Capitol 2




Head on over and meet us for our traditional Gaia Panel, complete with plenty of mischief, prizes, glimpses at Gaia's future and a opportunity to contribute your feedback and help improve the site. In addition, we’ll be hosting a Gaia Game Show, an amazing collection of wild and goofy contests to showcase your weirdest skills and win some great prizes.


As a bonus, all Gaia event attendees will receive a special limited-edition Convention Tour 2013 Item for your avatar along with a zOMG! starter pack, 2,500 Gold and the Conventioneer Achievement.

We hope to see you there... and if we don't, hopefully we'll be in your neck of the woods sometime very soon. Check out the Convention Tour page for details about all the upcoming stops in 2013!

Check out the Gaia 2013 Convention Tour


Wondering if any of your Gaia friends are going? Stop by the Convention Forum to connect with your fellow convention-goers!

Join the fun in the NSTG's 5th Annual user-run summer event!

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Hey everyone!

It's the 5th Annual NSTG (Newbie Supporting and Training Guild) user-run Summer event - this year it's all about being Shipwrecked!

If you're looking to join in a fun user-run event where you can meet some new friends and possibly score some cool contest prizes check out Ebony the Peacian's blog post here for more details on how to join in the fun!

Yarrrrrr!
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August's Monthly Collectibles are here!

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I've been waiting all month to open my new MC and if you make me wait any longer I might just knock you into a bowl of cake batter!!!

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This month's MCs are as different as night and day, but they both use their powers to vanquish evil wherever they find it.

    The Shadow Fencer fights sinister spirits using the power of his moon-enchanted rapier. A strike from his blade will exorcise an evil spirit and swallow its essence into his blade forever. Includes his fencing mask, protective vest, possessed rapier, legs in fencing stance, glowing eyes, and wavy brown hair.

    Light Magic comes from a long line of magic users. Her youthful innocence allows her to pursue enemies of the light into realms where the Shadow Fencer's dark aspect are unwelcome. Includes mystical wand, magical romper, feathered arm guards, feathered bustle, and graceful boots.



You'll only be able to get these amazing items until the end of the month, so use your magic powers and get them today!

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Need some Gaia Cash? Stock up online or grab a Cash Card from your local Target, Wal-Mart or 7-11. Outside the U.S.? Get instant Cash via PayPal!

EI Report: Aria, Emerald Dream, Fashion Flashback & Peyokon!

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Friday is here! And you know what that means, don’t you? Experimental elective surgery! But on a vastly more exciting and less incriminating note, it also means that today we’re looking at all of our amazing Evolving Items! I can’t believe we’ve got so many to cover today: Aria Dannata, Emerald Dream, and Moria’s Fashion Flashback have all added some incredible evolutions to their lineup this week, but that’s not even the end of it! A new REI has emerged today, full of wonder and mystery! What will the verdant Peyokon have in store for us?

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    User ImageAria Dannata: A week has passed since the tragic opening night of the Playwright’s opera. The assassin remains at large, and she is stricken with maddening grief. The Playwright locks herself away in her home, unable to eat or sleep, as she desperately pores over the pages of the play. She repeats the last lines her fiance ever spoke, and flips forward to where the play should have continued on.

    Lady Rozabella is absolutely bereft at the loss of the Count. While she is now next in line to inherit her brother’s massive fortune, money does little to comfort the sweet girl. Instead she tends to her precious roses to distract herself from her sadness. One chilly evening, a loud scream pierces the silence. A servant rushes outside to find the source of the sound, only to discover a body twisted among the rose bushes. He realizes that it is Rozabella, broken and bent from her four story fall. The flowers surround her corpse almost like a perfumed halo, blood dripping from her thorn-pricked skin to stain their once white petals a ghastly crimson. The servant’s eyes flick upwards just in time to see an unfamiliar silhouette dart away from from the window.

    The Playwright is hunched over her script when a sudden sharp knock at her door pulls her out of her feverish reading. After a few seconds an envelope is slipped under the crack of the door. The Playwright reluctantly sets the script aside and tears open the wax seal of the envelope. As she reads the letter her entire body starts to shake. Although she can barely believe it’s true, the actress playing Rozabella -- the one that she had personally picked! -- has met a gruesome end whilst attending a party on Rose Avenue, having plummeted to her death after a balcony collapsed beneath her.

    User ImageEmerald Dream: The trio’s journey on the Golden Road has been long, but their adventure is far from over. As they wander along the path they come across a figure dressed in exquisite red silks, trembling in terror at the side of the road. He seems utterly terrified by the approach of the Dreamer and her new friends, but once it is clear that the three strangers mean him no harm the frightened man introduces himself as the Waif. Sympathetic towards his plight, the Dreamer pleads with the Superficialist and the Connoisseur to allow the Waif to travel with them. Eventually they relent, and so the Waif joins the others as they make their way down the Golden Road. As they travel the Dreamer questions the Waif about his past, but finds him reluctant to answer any of her queries. Still, given the elaborate finery that the Waif is enrobed in, she can only assume he is some sort wealthy noble or royal runaway...

    User ImageMoira’s Fashion Flashback: After her brief stint in the world of punk, Moira decides to jump right into the neon-colored fun of the 80s, when new wave was all the rage! But Moira feels as if all the cheer and synthesizers aren’t allowing her to express her true, angsty feelings. It isn’t long before she discovers goth culture, and soon enough Moira is rocking fashionably dark looks with the best of them! Still, as stylish as she feels, Moira realizes that she misses all the bright colors and enthusiasm from before. It seems like she has no choice but to keep exploring to find that happy medium!

    User ImagePeyokon: The Peyokon is an extremely rare plant creature, known for its obstinate nature and tendency towards laziness. As a result it’s tricky to cultivate, but with lots of love and attention they’ve been known to blossom! Can you give the Peyokon the care it needs to grow into a true companion?


Wasn’t that exciting? I believe I might even have the vapors! Or perhaps I’ve inhaled too many chemicals again. Who knows? Who cares?! I can’t wait to see more out of all these fascinating EIs, so be sure to head to the Cash Shop to pick up these amazing items today! And don't forget to vote in this week's Evolving Item poll while we wait for more developments!

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Last Chance for Choose Your Own Prize Adventure!

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Hey everyone! It's your last chance to enter the Choose Your Own Prize Adventure! Until midnight tonight-- that's right, tonight!-- each purchase of 99 Gaia Cash or more counts as one entry into the sweepstakes. The more entries you have, the more chances you have to WIN! The Grand Prize includes 10,000 Gaia Cash, your choice of Marionette, your choice of a Rare Pet, your choice of any SDPlus Doll, and finally, your choice from any item in existence on Gaia!

So hurry to the Cash Shop or Club Verge and get your entries in for your chance to WIN!

Want to get into the fine print? Be our guest!

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Gold Shop Update: Back to School Blitz

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It's August, huh? I kinda zoned out there for a month or two. I was flexing my bod on the beach and I just sort of went blank. Whatever, going back to school is cool. You get to hang out in a different place for awhile, and there are fun clubs to join and do things at. Best of all, I'm getting a bunch of new items at my shop to support four of my favorite groups: Kendo Club, Chemistry Club, Band and Basketball. Oh, you think I don't like chemistry because I'm so super buff? That's messed up. I have chemistry with all the ladies.

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So come by my shop, chat, check out the new goods and freshen up your back to school look. If I don't have what you're looking for, swing by Barton Boutique, Ruby's Rack and Prize & Joy-- they're also getting new items!

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Real Flynn's Booty

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Hey Gaians!

Have I got a deal for you: the chance to get up to 100,000,000 Gaia Gold for the measly price of 99 Gaia Cash! You win Gold every time! If that gets your magma bubbling, jump on down to the bottom to start getting rich. But if you want to hear the tale of how I came into this unusual proposition, read on...

I was in deep space dropping off some manly unmentionables for an old friend who runs a pleasure planet when I saw an asteroid all aglitter. "That's cool," I thought, figuring it was one of the celestial decorations visible from his hedonistic paradise. After all, no pleasure baron's domain is complete without a Star Chandelier(c) and my friend spares no expense when it comes to dazzling his guests with sensation. I swooped in for a closer look-- definitely not planning to steal expensive materials or harvest illegal lifeforms-- when I saw the unmistakeable sigil of Blu-Braid the pirate!

If you're not a historian of space piracy you might not have heard of Blu-Braid. Well, she was one of the greatest pirates of the first epoch of interplanetary travel. Originally a cadet in the imperial navy, Blu-Braid got sick of taking orders. While her crew was drunk she took something else-- their ship. She was never caught, but eventually reports of her signature blue braid dissipated and it was assumed she died, somewhere, unvanquished. And her treasure was never found.

Until now. This asteroid would have been nearly inaccessible in Blu-Braid's time-- the perfect hiding place for billions of Gaia Gold. The thing is, the gold is divided into thousands of treasure chests. I don't have the time to unlock each of them and my ship doesn't have space to haul them. So, for 99 GC I'll give you the coordinates and you can open one to win up to 100,000,000 Gold. It's the best deal you'll see this side of the Ratking Nebula. The thing is, that much loot is going to attract a lot of heat, so I'm only offering this fantastic deal from 8/22 to 8/26. After that I'm selling it to my pal and washing my hands. Hey, I'm a pirate, not a convenience store clerk. So take advantage of this crazy deal while you can!

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Join us for the 11th Annual User-Run Ball!

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            Greetings fellow Gaians!
            The Annual User-Run Ball is live and awaiting your attendance! Join us for a weekend of fun as we meet the characters of classic stories up close and personal as they escape the confines of their hard covered books and jump out into the real world for a bit of mystery, adventure, and possibly a touch of mayhem. The more prominent literary characters have taken up permanent residence in several “rooms” and will be hosting this weekend long roleplay event with an engaging plot, twists and turns to suit everyone’s interests, and millions of gold to be given away in prizes for games and contests. Anyone is welcome no matter how experienced you are in roleplay and you do not need to have a character ready to join in. Just show up, jump in, and have a good time. You won’t want to miss it!
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EI Report: Peyokon and Moira's Fashion Flashback

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Well, another week has passed without the ever-grinding gears of natural selection tossing us in the can, so let's celebrate with an Evolving Item report! This week the leafy Peyokon grows into its adult form but struggles to wake up and Moira's Fashion Flashback reaches its flashy conclusion.

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    User ImageThe rare Peyokon plant has has finally grown into its mature form, but hold on-- it's still sleeping! Only patience and care can make the peyokon open its eyes, so I guess we will just keep waiting until this sleepy little plant is ready!

    User Image Moira’s Fashion Flashback - After exploring tons of styles from the 50s onward, Moira finally comes to a fashion decision! She's worn bright colors, donned somber shades, cut her hair several times and even gotten a wicked tattoo. After looking at the pros and cons... this is it... she's found her place: dressed in black with a pop of a bright color, Moira enters the ranks of the scenesters. No matter what happens, she's never going back-- they can pry her LiveJournal password from her cold, dead, leather-gloved hands. And as part of her newfound purpose, Moira decides to share it with the rest of Gaia by opening her own boutique: Durem Depot.

    It's been a few years since Moira first became a scene girl and she finally decides to give her hair a more updated look with some fresh angles and bright accents. Along with that, she's got a new top with her favorite symbol!


Before you celebrate your temporary respite from the world of work, drop by our EI Poll and let us know which items you like the most! OK, thanks for reading-- now go do all the things!

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Flynn's Booty: Get it While it's Hot!

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Hey Gaians!

Gaians have been scooping up my booty left and right but there's still plenty to go around! You can win between 50,000 and 100,000,000 Gaia Gold when you buy one of my treasure chests for only 99 GC.

If you've got more questions about this fantastic offer, check out the FAQ. Me, I'd rather be exploring the wreckage of old freighters filled with skeletons, but that's why I'm a space pirate!

My booty won't be around for long though, so get it while you can!

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Convention Tour: Sac Anime Summer 2013!

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Head on over and meet us for our traditional Gaia Panel, complete with plenty of mischief, prizes, glimpses at Gaia's future and a opportunity to contribute your feedback and help improve the site. In addition, we’ll be hosting a Gaia Game Show, an amazing collection of wild and goofy contests to showcase your weirdest skills and win some great prizes.


As a bonus, all Gaia event attendees will receive a special limited-edition Convention Tour 2013 Item for your avatar along with a zOMG! starter pack, 2,500 Gold and the Conventioneer Achievement.

We hope to see you there... and if we don't, hopefully we'll be in your neck of the woods sometime very soon. Check out the Convention Tour page for details about all the upcoming stops in 2013!

Check out the Gaia 2013 Convention Tour


Wondering if any of your Gaia friends are going? Stop by the Convention Forum to connect with your fellow convention-goers!

Flynn's Booty Last Chance

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Hey Gaians!

Today is the last chance to get your hands on my booty! I'm talking about my treasure chests containing up to 100,000,000 Gaia Gold, of course, and you can get them for only 99 GC. But hurry-- today is the last day they'll be on sale so don't delay!

If you want to learn more before you buy, read the FAQ. It's short, informative, and can cure most cases of oral burpies.

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