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EI Report: Stinger!

January 5, 2013, 8:15 pm
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Happy Friday, EI fans! This week's report has a lot to do with sneaking around, which is unfortunately something I've been doing a lot of lately, since my mom has been staying over since the holidays and she's a very light sleeper. She's pretty old, bless her heart, but she seems to sleep about 21 hours a day and at the slightest creak she'll sit up and shout, "They're coming in heavy from the side!" or, "We're going to need knives!" but it's like, come on mom, you were never in a war. You worked at a buffet, sheesh. Oh hey, items!
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     - The Horned Beetle soldier enters the grand foyer of the Honey Bee Clan's fortress. It's an impressive room under normal circumstances, but today the eerie silence makes it feel lonely and neglected.

    The soldier skirts around the perimeter heading towards the largest of the doors but is stopped by debris littering the room... no, this is not debris. These are the broken shards of the Beetle Clan's laurel horns worn only on the days of battle. Looks like some of his other clan members had the same idea but were met with resistance.

    He must hurry now... it's important that he be the one to steal Stinger first, for some of his clan members are so heartless and savage that to have them win the leadership would spell certain death for the entire Horned Beetle Clan.

So exciting! Speaking of exciting, when I get off work tonight I'm going to try to rappel in through the bathroom window so as not to freak anybody out. Vote in the weekly EI poll! See you next week!

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Heralds of Chaos: now open to all Gaians!

January 10, 2013, 1:09 pm
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Welcome to the world of Heralds of Chaos! Choose your side, fight for control of strange lands, cast powerful spells, and battle vicious enemies to take dominion over a world descending into oblivion.

If you’ve played collectible card games, Heralds of Chaos gameplay will ring familiar-- build an army, summon units, perform attacks, and cast spells from hundreds of cards available. Customize your deck, command your army on an ever-changing world map, and use strategic thinking to outwit and defeat your opponents.

The Heralds of Chaos beta test has been a great success so far, in large part due to the invaluable feedback of our first rounds of Gaian testers. Now we're opening up the game to all Gaians! Not only will you be among the first to check out the game before it launches elsewhere and on other platforms, you'll also get Gaia Gold for each game you play. Watch the official trailer, then suit up and conquer your opponents! The Heralds of Chaos forum is a great place to get started. Have fun!

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Seals on January's Advance Chance seem weaker...

January 10, 2013, 1:09 pm
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Friends, my anticipation for this month's CI release is reaching its tipping point. You know how you can tell if an egg is cooked or not by spinning it on a table? This morning I was doing that with the Advance Chances I'd picked up and, well, I think these things are just about cooked. By that I mean I think something's about to happen with them. The seals seem to be weakening, and quickly.

    User Image What will the next CI be? Nobody knows, but you’ll get the first crack at it with the January 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.

Something's happening with these babies soon! Now's the time to grab Advance Chance!

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Visit with guests from another time at the Impractical Gala!

January 10, 2013, 1:09 pm
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Anyone who knows me will know that I'm not big into parties. I've only been to a few, and they're usually loud, wild, raucous affairs. I stopped going to them after I once woke up the next morning in a shrub, wearing nothing but a series of taped-together spreadsheets fashioned into rudimentary briefs. I ran to my car and reclined the seat so I could sleep without being seen, and finally drove home the following evening under cover of darkness.

Not all parties end so badly-- Brennivin's got an exclusive invitation to the Impractical Gala! It's a once-in-a-lifetime chance to meet wizards from all across time. The idea of hobnobbing with guests from such strange places promises to be a huge inspiration for his clothing line... but will you help Brennivin get up the nerve to actually go? Come along and you'll get something fantastic! It could be a Cash Shop favorite, a valuable rare item, or a brand new exclusive:
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Get Impractical Gala from the Cash Shop now, or get a bundle of nine to maximize your chances of getting the best stuff!

By the way, those lucky enough to receive SDPlus Blind Boxes will notice that they work a little differently than they used to. When you open an SDPlus Blind Box you'll receive a package with a year on it, and that package will contain an SDPlus doll from the year listed. This affects all existing SDPlus Blind Boxes, too!

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EI Report: Stinger!

January 13, 2013, 5:28 pm
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Good afternoon, EI fans! We're having an office party today in the lab, and someone ordered one of those extremely long sub sandwiches. It's got to be at least 30 feet long. It's so big that we can't get it all the way inside, so we've got the front door open and part of it is sticking out into the parking lot. We can't leave until we eat enough of it to pull what's left of the sandwich inside. I've eaten probably 4 feet of this thing already and my eyes feel like they're swelling shut from all the bologna. Everyone's sweating and groaning. Ugh, we'll keep going, though. Oh yeah, items!
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     - The Horned Beetle soldier stealthily slips from room to room through the silent Honey Bee clan lair. The large hallway coming off the foyer has been gently sloping downward in a large spiral for the last mile. Instinct tells him he has chosen the correct path. On either side, spacious rooms and smaller hallways branch out into an endless maze.

    Unexpectedly, a young girl enters from one of the side passages. She is crossing the large hallway when she spots him and freezes, dropping the tray of drinks she was carrying. Here in front of him is the sworn enemy-- one of the nefarious Honey Bee Clan, responsible for the death of his leader and years of chaos back home. She stands surprised and weaponless. It would be so easy to run her through with his sword and exact revenge. He feels rage running through his arms as he raises the sword above her head, but look of innocence and fear in her eyes stopped him, and he knocked her out cold with a blow from the blunt end. She was no warrior... just a young girl, perhaps a servant, and he was not as ruthless as he believed himself to be.

What a great update to Stinger! But augh, so much sandwich. I need to go eat more. Go cast your vote in the weekly EI poll, please! Ah, don't worry Baby Sub! Mama's comin'!

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January's Collectibles have arrived!

January 17, 2013, 1:26 am
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Aieee~! My letter-opening hand burns with an awesome power... it's telling me that today's the 15th! heart

January's collectibles feature the shining elegance of a summoned serpent god, and the funereal elegance of a dark fortune teller:
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    Golden Serpent is a legend among summoners. Once a simple snake charmer, he now has the ability to call forth a glittering serpent god. Wearing the gilded garb of a royal conjuror, he has so perfected his craft that his emerald eyes have become those of a snake, and his skin is decorated with golden scales.

    Dark Omen may be beautiful, but her fortune is bad news for you. Dressed in funereal black and obscured by a jeweled mourning veil, the tea leaves in her chalice reveal a dark fate. She can change your luck, but it will come at a steep price...

January's Monthly Collectible Letters are available right now in the Cash Shop, but they won't be here forever! Get them while they last!

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Cash Shop Update: Rapid EI Bundle #6!

January 18, 2013, 4:40 am
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Friends, we've been working on something special! Our savvy lab technicians have taken three of the neatest recent REIs and strapped them together into a single bundle, and then included a special recolor that you can't find anywhere else! Take a look:
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    User Image Rapid EI Bundle #6 contains Le Carousel, Mineiro Scroll, and Band of Bremen. Grab one and you'll also get a new recolor of Rosamund's Revenge called Rosamund's Redemption.

It's available in the Cash Shop right now! This is a great way to get caught up in case you've missed a few REIs, and not to mention get that dazzling new recolor. See you again Friday for your usual EI report!

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EI Report: Stinger

January 19, 2013, 8:27 am
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Are you ready for some science? You'd better be, because science is ready for you. And if science catches you unprepared, buddy, you're going to get electrocuted or irradiated or jettisoned into the vacuum of space with a comical FOOMP sound! Ahem. My apologies; I'm a little riled up from thinking about weird bugs. Which brings us to this week's EI update:

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     evolution, the hallway spirals tighter as the Horned Beetle soldier descends further down. Finally around the next corner he reaches the end! A large doorway stands open revealing a huge throne room, so large that the walls disappear into the darkness. Inside he can barely make out the shapes of a large throne and masses flitting in the air. All that doesn't matter because what really catches his eye is Stinger embedded in the middle of the room, an unnatural glow shining off it's blade. Here is his prize but first he must dispatch the pair of Honey Bee guards flying towards him.


NOW are you ready for science? Good. You can grab Stinger-- and plenty of other great items, of course-- in the Gaia Cash Shop. Also, remember to stop by and share your opinions in our weekly EI poll. Have a great weekend, EI fans!

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Gold Shops: New high-end styles, tropical garments and more!

January 26, 2013, 5:22 pm
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Good afternoon, Gaians! We're stocking the shelves with new fashions at several shops today, and there's such variety that it makes me a little dizzy. I'm not prone to getting dizzy at all, either. In fact, the only other time I can recall being dizzy was when this huge buff guy picked me up and spun me around at the fair. There was an awful mix-up and I somehow got entered into a wrestling match, oh, it was bad! Never thought I'd clobber a guy with a folding chair before! Have a look at some of the new goodies:
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My shop, Global Imports, is featuring a variety of new elegant tropical garments and nomadic gear for harsh living on the tundra. If you're looking for something a little more high-end, H&R Wesley has many new fancy looks for discerning tastes. There are also new items at Gambino Outfitters and Prize & Joy that are definitely worth checking out.

See you at the shops! And bring lots of Gold! Sweet, sweet Gold!

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Monthly Update: January 2013

January 26, 2013, 5:22 pm
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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.

We also 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 Monthly Update Poll, just click this rad button:

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Cash Shop Update: Elemental Raver Bundle!

January 26, 2013, 5:22 pm
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Good afternoon, Gaians! Rigel and I have been absorbing a great deal of popular media lately, thanks in part to a 13" television we found by the side of the road. Particularly fascinating to us have been raves and "the club," so we set out to study them for ourselves. After waiting in line for hours and paying an exorbitant cover fee, we found a disorienting environment filled with flashing beams of light, loud music, a shirtless accountant hanging from a light fixture, and a foul-smelling, floor-hugging fog that prevented us from knowing when we were stepping on sleeping people. Truth be told, we can see the appeal, but it's not for us.

Nevertheless, we've got some new items in the shop that celebrate the rave as well as the four classical elements, and if you grab them all at once by buying the Elemental Rave Bundle, you'll receive a new animated exclusive that you can't get anywhere else!

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    Luminous Pangea
     - Everything you need to shatter continents! Comes with pigtailed brown-blonde hair, gilded top and skirt, earthen socks, and a ring of shattered rocks!

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    Dread Ocean
     - The dancer of the depths, where lights shine the brightest! Included is a living water poi, bounded hair, tidal shirt and shoes, and slick-looking wave pants!

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    Tamed Twister
     - Turning tables and heads, the Tamed Twister keeps the music going! Includes wind turning gloves, highlighted coat, pants, headphones, and hair!

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    Cherry Flare
     - Who better to bring a little spark to the party? Includes flare, blouse, chained pants, sneaker pumps, and wild hair!

    User Image Grab the Elemental Rave Bundle and you'll receive all four items above, plus the new animated exclusive, Astra-63: Full Spectrum! Just what you need to complete your late night party-- MORE BRIGHT LIGHTS!

Check out the Cash Shop today and try these babies on! The club won't be able to handle you!

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EI Report: Finale of Stinger!

January 26, 2013, 5:22 pm
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Happy Friday, EI mavens! We've gotten so much work done around the office this week! Our building's landlords came in for their yearly inspection and brought a black light to check for stains. To make a long story short, the half of the building we'd used as a raccoon house to keep them away from the experiments has now been cordoned off and deemed a biohazard. Now that we don't have to mop twice a day and check Big Momma for ticks, we're getting loads of stuff done! Oh, right, the items!
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     - The Horned Beetle soldier takes down the two bodyguards and strides into the throne room, coming to a stop a few feet away from the Honey Bee queen. Between them lies the legendary sword, Stinger, deeply embedded in the earth. "We've been expecting you beetle," she hisses. "I've already met your friends."

    She points a long spindly arm towards her left where a pile of horned beetle soldiers lie dead. "They weren't one for words," she continues "They came in and began to slaughter all my children so we had to... well... put a stop to that. I tried to keep order but I'm afraid I lost control and my entire army flew off to kill the rest of your savage clan." The soldier's face contorts to one of horror.

    "Or maybe you're different from your brethren. You did, after all, spare my daughter." The queen gestures with her other arm and a young girl with bandages on her head and an angry expression comes forward. It is the "serving girl" he ran into earlier.

    The soldier understands what he has to do now. He takes the last few steps forward and grips Stinger's hilt.

    "Take it. I will not stop you... or both our clans will perish," the Queen says, "For it was I who wielded Stinger on that grim day many years ago, and used it to cut the head off of your leader. I have lived with the guilt all these years and now my clan is paying for it. Claim Stinger and run me through! My head will be the revenge you've been seeking."

    The soldier pulls Stinger out of the ground in one fluid motion. He raises the point towards the Queen who stands resignedly in the same spot, showing neither signs of fear or uncertainty. But instead, he lowers the blade and starts walking out. At the entrance, the soldier turns around and yells back, "I will use Stinger! I will use it to bring back peace." He turns around once more and runs out to find the two clans.

Ah, it's so great! I'd love to have a Stinger to swing around, but I try to play with sharp things after what happened to the bounce castle we rented for the company party last year. Oh hey, go vote in the weekly EI poll, and I'll see you next week!

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Get a head start on February's CI with Advance Chance!

January 29, 2013, 6:39 pm
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Sorry if I'm sweaty, I've been working on my vertical leap. Yes, I know, it's still freezing out, but summer's going to be here before we know it, and with it will come our annual company basketball game. Suffice it to say, I've resolved that I'll never get dunked on by Surly Greg quite like that again. Jumping high will also have other benefits off the court, such as jumping up to grab the wads of dust off the air vents, jumping up to pet my cat atop the fridge, and jumping to reach the frisbees atop the roof of my childhood home. See, all this time I'm spending is a smart investment!

Another smart investment would be February's Advance Chance! With it, you'll get February's CI earlier than the others, and can use that to your financial advantage!

    User Image What will the next CI be? Nobody knows, but you’ll get the first crack at it with the February 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.

Grab Advance Chance while you can, it's a unique opportunity unlike anything else!

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New REI: Song of Amour!

January 29, 2013, 6:39 pm
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EI fans, something's happening! We've discovered a new REI inspired by soft and meaningful music, and it's already looking mighty nice at this early stage, if you don't mind my opinionating. Meet Song of Amour!
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     - A sweet song whispers among the winds. The sounds are beautiful, yet somehow sad. It attracts many patrons, young and old, but its sweet song was only made for one.

Ah, it's so good! Admittedly, my personal taste in music usually falls more on the Thrash Metal end of the spectrum, but I'm really feeling this. See you tomorrow for your usual EI Report!

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EI Report: Song of Amour!

February 2, 2013, 10:02 am
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Hey, EI fans! The fantastic new Song of Amour is wasting no time-- it's already evolved! I've been unable to put down the piles and piles of paperwork generated by this new item. It's such a fascinating one to study! I'm even taking the file cabinet home in my car this weekend. The whole thing... well, OK, there's a real reason I'm doing that. I accidentally filed some parking tickets I'd been meaning to pay in the wrong file cabinet and I need to find them as soon as possible. Don't judge! Oh, hey, items!
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     - Faith is a well known singer, and her fans pay huge sums of money and travel around the world just for the chance to hear her voice. Her boss, however, is extremely strict and protective, and maintains a rigid schedule to protect her. He's worried that her beautiful voice will lure the most unwanted of people.


Oh, it's so beautiful! Hey, wait, what time is it? Oh gosh, my parking meter's about to run out. I need to go! Hey, be sure to vote in the weekly EI poll! See you next week!

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Last chance to grab Impractical Gala!

February 6, 2013, 1:13 pm
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Friends, I just found out something troubling. One of my favorite musicians of all time, Big Doug, who you may remember as the brains behind the classic hair metal bands Devil's Bathtub and Love Rat, has been released from jail! This is just awful! Now that he's free and has stuff to do, he'll never answer my letters! I'm going to go sulk and listen to Love Rat's first album, Dogs All The Way Down, and try to get over it.

I'm upset that I let a wonderful opportunity pass me by, and now I'll be regretting it forever. Don't do the same with the unforgettable Impractical Gala!

    Brennivin's got an exclusive invitation to the Impractical Gala! It's a once-in-a-lifetime chance to meet wizards from all across time. The idea of hobnobbing with guests from such strange places promises to be a huge inspiration for his clothing line... but will you help Brennivin get up the nerve to actually go? Come along and you'll get something fantastic! It could be a Cash Shop favorite, a valuable rare item, or a brand new exclusive:

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Time is running short, and this fantastic CI will be leaving the Cash Shop on Friday, February 8! Get Impractical Gala or a bundle of nine while you can!

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Cash Shop Update: Lunar Snake Bundle!

February 6, 2013, 1:13 pm
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Gaians, we've been busy! Our upstairs rumpus room that had been repeatedly damaged by unruly teens for too long has finally been closed and barricaded off, which is good news because it gives us time to release a new bundle of items! Rigel and I spent many hours down in the lab thinking of what kind of item bundle to release when it hit us-- literally-- a bad teen hiding in the crawlspace threw a wad of garbage at us. We were able to put cardboard over the opening and focus long enough to put together the Lunar Snake Bundle!
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    Serpentine Raiments
     - Deadly as she is beautiful, this femme fatale dresses in her finest Serpentine Raiments. Equipped with her long flowing hair, accented vest, silken dress, sheer gloves, gilded heels, and razor sharp chain sword, she is ready to lurk through the night...

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    Fanged Regalia
     - The Fanged Regalia grants its wearer perfect stealth. Effortlessly track down your prey in a hooded vest, masked top, fortified boots, matching bottoms, ebony locks, and poison tipped arm blades.

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    Ophidian Harmony
     - These beautiful creatures create a true Ophidian Harmony. In various positions, they are sure to guard you tirelessly and provide the most toxic of venom for your weapons.

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Come by the Cash Shop and try some of these looks on. We think you'll enjoy them quite a bit! Now if you'll excuse us, we need to flush the bad teen out of the crawlspace. Don't worry, he'll be fine, we poked plenty of air holes!

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EI Report: Song of Amour!

February 11, 2013, 4:29 am
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Happy Friday, EI aficionados! We've been hard at work analyzing the latest evolution of Song of Amour and it's been a lot of long nights. Some of us have been pulling all-nighters, and in fact, this morning around sunrise I actually saw one of the lab techs fall out of his chair and continue sleeping on the floor. At first I thought he'd been making wine in the toilet tank again, but nope, it was just sleep deprivation. All the hard work has been worth it though, this baby is GORGEOUS! Have a look:
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     - Despite all the protection Faith’s boss has given her. It was only a matter of time before a mysterious figure arrives with intent to take Faith away.


See? Beautiful! Oh, and don't forget to vote in the weekly EI poll! I'm so sleepy. Now if you'll pardon me, I'm going to put my head down on this desk right here and close my eyes just for a few moments. I promise I won't fall asl

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For the Love of Gaia - 10th Anniversary & Valentine's Bash!

February 11, 2013, 4:29 am
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On February 18, 2003, Gaia Online launched out of humble beginnings on a small server in a living room. Ten years, two billion forum posts, tens of thousands of unique virtual items, and countless friendships later, Gaia Online continues on as the most exciting and inclusive place for fans of art, fashion, and all types of self-expression, and it couldn't have happened if it weren't for the millions of amazing Gaians who made it possible!

Join us in celebrating Gaia's 10th birthday with an enormous 10-day anniversary AND Valentine's event! There's tons of stuff going on-- throwback graphics, visits from old friends, daily item giveaways, Valentine exchanges, and candy! Sweet, delicious candy!

It all starts on the event page. We'll see you there! heart

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February's Advance Chance seems... different...

February 13, 2013, 2:32 am
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Friends, something is up! On my way to work this morning, I took a turn a little bit sharp in my car, and one of my Advance Chances rolled from the passenger seat into my lap. I noticed the seal holding it shut seems to be weakening, so I took it to the abandoned dog track on the north side of town and did some drifting and a few doughnuts to try and weaken it further. An old fellow with a pitchfork came out of the bleachers and chased me off, and I don't know if my stunt driving prowess helped it along or not, but the fact remains that the seals are definitely getting weaker.

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If I were you, I'd grab an Advance Chance soon! Their seals won't last much longer!

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