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Frequently Asked Questions:
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Social/Community:

• Post in Welcome to Gaia! If you've been away for some time, we encourage you to stop by our friendliest forum and reintroduce yourself to our community!
  
• Avatar Chat (AviChat) has entered open beta testing! Take a moment to explore the space and drop any feedback, bug reports, and suggestions in this thread!
  
• Follow us on our socials!
  
• Looking for a dose of nostalgia? Scroll through the digital Art Book that we put together for our 20th Anniversary!
  
• Rally and Towns 2 are still available! Find these spaces and more under 'explore' -> 'legacy' in the navigation menu!
  
  Note: Access to BBCode is restricted if you're returning on a brand new account or an older account that previously didn't have much activity in the forums. Stick around for a while and stay active in the forums and this restriction will be lifted!

Information about recent, current, and future site projects:

• Browse Lanzer's Work Diary! Navigate to the latest post to see what he's been creating and updating this week. Subscribe to this thread to catch the latest updates when visiting your account's thread subscription list!
  
• Read our current Company Update! Found in the pink box in the lower left-hand corner on this page, these monthly updates describe which features or fixes the staff have been working on as well as what can be expected in the near future! You can also check out our past Company Updates here!
  
• NEW! Our currency has officially changed to Gaia Platinum! As of 9 June 2026, 'Gaia Gold' has been discontinued and every account is now permanently set to 'Gaia Platinum.' 1 (One) Platinum is equivalent to what was 10,000,000 (ten million) Gold. See June's Company Update for more information!
  
• NEW! We're in the process of updating our UI! As of 9 July 2026, we have made changes to our header and navigation menu. You can see what's changed as well as offer your feedback here! More changes soon!

Games:

• Enter Runway for a daily chance to win up to 3,470 Gaia Cash! You can now grab a Runway Voucher from the Marketplace to cover your entry fee instead of 50 Gaia Cash!
  
• Check out our rogue-like dungeon game, Gaia Adventures and Gaia Adventures: Reflections! It's on a new (as of Summer 2021) engine that we'll be using with some games and events going forward. We're excited for you to explore the Gaia Adventures game and experience the stories!
  
• Miss zOMG? Learn about two ways you can still play! Visit this thread to connect with other active zOMGaians and learn about weekly Dev Meats, crewing opportunities, and more!
  
• We are working closely with the team at Ruffle to restore functionality to your favorite flash games and spaces. Learn about our progress in our FAQ!
  
• Jigsaw is back! Enjoy snapping together your favorite puzzles for modern rewards!
  
• Not finding your favorite game? Check under 'explore' -> 'legacy' in the navigation menu!

Items:

• Having trouble locating an item? Or, looking to make quick gold? Learn how you can create or accept offers for items through the Reverse Marketplace!
  
• We offer two optional subscriptions to enhance your experience! Angel Supporters get monthly Gaia Cash, an extra bonus for Gaia Cash purchases, a free monthly item, and no CAPTCHAs or third-party advertisements! Discover even more ways to enjoy Gaia with Perks such as larger PM inboxes, unlimited Marketplace listings and offers, unlimited outfit slots, and more!

For those offering commission based services:

• We now have dedicated forums where you can take Real Life Commissions! Learn about our RLC forums and where you can/cannot discuss RLC across the site in our blog post.