----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pokemon Chat Report - Thursday, June 06, 2002 by Team Compendium ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- master_trainer_pat says, "Hello everybody!" darkmt_mike says, "Some news for Worlds all play in the 11-14 and 10- tournament will be Match play. Best 2 of 3. You will have one hour to play all your matches." master_trainer_pat says, "We are running around preparing for our trip to San Diego tomorrow..." master_trainer_pat says, "trying to make sure we think of everything we might need..." master_trainer_pat says, "How about you?" master_trainer_pat says, "Will you be there?" darkmt_mike says, "Busy, Busy, Busy!" master_trainer_pat says, "Are you ready?" master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #1 from lance313:We in SD are ready. Most are helping out. darkmt_mike says, "Excellent!" master_trainer_pat says, "Good to know, we'll need some help definetly." master_trainer_pat says, "We're always happy you're around." darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #2 from chrisbo:Is MT_Mike around to answer those Team Play questions you deferred last week? darkmt_mike says, "Nope...but Pat and I will make a stab at them." darkmt_mike smiles. master_trainer_pat says, "Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum(that's me)" darkmt_mike smirks. master_trainer_pat grins evilly. master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #3 from michel1be:When Light Dragonite is active, are the special energies in the discard pile considered as basic energy cards ? master_trainer_pat says, "No." master_trainer_pat says, "Only those in play." darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #4 from lance313:We still don't have Prof. tourney details, however. Do you have any? darkmt_mike says, "Nope. The idea is not to let you know what you wil draft. Details wait on the size of the two other tournaments." master_trainer_pat says, "We're all pretty excited about what kind of formats to try out with LC(+ other sets in combination)" master_trainer_pat says, "People must just be late getting here today." master_trainer_pat says, "There is a dearth of questions" darkmt_mike says, "How early is our flight Pat?" master_trainer_pat says, "8:00am" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #5 from skywolf9653:DMTM, what is your opinion of the League situation nationwide, and what are some ideas to help with league attendance? master_trainer_pat says, "that means we have to get up at 0 early thirty" darkmt_mike says, "Well I'm not the authority. I do know we need more locations. We get a lot of calls asking where people can find it!" master_trainer_pat says, "It's not the League attendance that worries me, it's qualified stores to run them and that _want_ to run them" master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #8 from lance313:The TO is looking for a Head Judge for the Prof Tourney (the scheduled one bailed). Anyone want to volunteer (they won't be able to play in the tourrney, of course)? master_trainer_pat says, "We'll take care of that lance313." master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #9 from lord_schweizer:If an attack only requires colorless energy but is on a non colorless pokemon - eg charmanders scratch - does the attack count as fire or colorless master_trainer_pat says, "It counts as the color of the Pokemon that has the attack" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #6 from chrisbo:In Team Play, if I use Gengar's "Curse" power, can I move a damage counter from one of my opponent's pokemon to one of the other opponent's pokemon? darkmt_mike says, "Looks like you must choose one opponent and stick to them. So no you cannot switch between players." master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #10 from skywolf9653:With the Yu-Gi-Oh craze in full swing right now, have you noticed a drop in Pokemon TCG card game, since that game's introduction? master_trainer_pat says, "Not really. In fact, last week we had a big jump in League calls. We do have people call occasionally thinking that we make Yu-Gi-Oh, but that happens with almost every other TCG that comes out." darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #7 from chrisbo:In Team Play, can I use Alakazam's "Damage Swap" power to move my teammate's damage counters around? Or could I transfer damage counters between my pokemon & my teammate's pokemon (and vice versa)? darkmt_mike says, "This one is a little more tricky and I'm not as sure...but it would follow that you must only transfer between your own." darkmt_mike says, "You might be able to target your team mate however. Need to look more closely on this one. Just not sure." master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #12 from wizo_pokemom:In Team Play: does Dark Egg's MAX burst only count the targeted opponent's energy cards/benched Pokemon, or _both_ opponents' energies/Pokes? master_trainer_pat says, "I think that this is targeted at one opponent...not positive though" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #13 from chrisbo:Re Q6: But I thought that rule only applied to "continual Pokemon Powers" like Slowking's Mind Games. Gengar's Curse allows you to move a counter "once per turn"... darkmt_mike says, "Like I said not 100% sure without Gills. It was a while ago. Thought you could not move between players." master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #14 from skywolf9653:This is a rather "Off topic" question, was Richard Garfield the Pioneer of M:TG, and does he currently work for WotC? Is there any possiblity he could do anything for Pokemon (if TPC lets you) in the near future? master_trainer_pat says, "Richard has retired from day-to-day operations but he still consults on and designs games for us." master_trainer_pat says, "He recently designed the new Star Wars TCg(which is a fantastic game, BTW)" master_trainer_pat says, "but, there really isn't any possibility that he would do anything for Pokemon" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #11 from skywolf9653:Were there any announcements today? darkmt_mike says, "Match play for the 11-14 and 10- for Worlds. Best of three." darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #15 from lord_schweizer:Do you know when the condition "burn" will be released? darkmt_mike says, "Ecard." darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #16 from lance313:aren't you glad you volunteered to answer TMP questions. ;) darkmt_mike says, "Not really...now I'm second guessing myself!" master_trainer_pat says, "The rules are so wacky. There is too much difference between it and the regular game to keep track of. That'" master_trainer_pat says, "is just my opinion though" darkmt_mike says, "Chrisbo could be right. I sem to remember that it was ony continuous powers that had to target." master_trainer_pat says, "Magic multiplay plays very similar to its dual equivalent" master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #17 from fix_r:If most attacks only target one opponent would that mean that Dark Ursarang's battle frency would only target yourself and one opponent as well? master_trainer_pat says, "I think that it would just count your Pokemon and the opponent that you designate" master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #18 from chrisbo:So, where is Mr. Gills today anyway? "Hard at work", or "hardly working". darkmt_mike says, "On "Vacation" Sigh!" master_trainer_pat says, "Probably on his way to Cali soon to meet us" darkmt_mike says, "Will be in San Diego" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #19 from lord_schweizer:Will the gameboy advance pokemon game be released around the same time as Ecard set darkmt_mike says, "Can't say." master_trainer_pat says, "I think Nintendo is trying to do that." darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #20 from skywolf9653:Is the "Professor Only" event going to be held during Origins or Worlds? I can never seem to remember. darkmt_mike says, "Both are only for Prof's except Worlds will have Wizars/TC staff." darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #21 from wizo_pokemom:what was the largest total number of maple bars you were presented with at a Pokemon event, DMTM? ;-) Shall we try to break that on Saturday? ;-) darkmt_mike says, "42." darkmt_mike says, "...I took some from chidren...I'm actually rather proud of that." darkmt_mike shakes his head. darkmt_mike smirks. darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #22 from calathon:So how was Denver? darkmt_mike says, "Warm, Stormy." darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #23 from lord_schweizer:whats a maple bar? darkmt_mike says, "You poor thing..don't know!" master_trainer_pat says, "a confection." darkmt_mike says, "A great doughnut confection with Maple Frosting!" master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #24 from prof_kris:I know this probably involves MTM, but is there any news when the Worlds invites will be posted (mailed or posted on the web?) master_trainer_pat says, "You're right it involves MTM and we don't know yet." darkmt_mike says, "He will let you know when he can. I'm sure!" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #25 from bigchuck001:So how exactally do you get an invite to worlds? Would taking top 8 in a stadium challenge get you one? darkmt_mike says, ".....waiting....for MTM Godot!" darkmt_mike says, "Hello?" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #26 from purity1:hello! master_trainer_pat says, "Ta-da!" darkmt_mike says, "Hi Pure! See you at Worlds?" master_trainer_pat says, "How you doin'?" darkmt_mike says, "My Sneasel/Shiny Riachu shirt gets lots of attention!" master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #27 from purity1:yup, i'll be at worlds!...doing good...how about you? darkmt_mike says, "Doin fine. Going to San Diego tomorrow!" master_trainer_pat says, "Yipee! Were running around like chickens, the way we usually do before an event." darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #28 from marril2000:so... any surgestions on how to convince a store that stopped the league (ordering the kits that you and someone else paid for) to run it again? darkmt_mike says, "Tell them it is good for business. Gets people into the store!" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #29 from daytongl:I take it no TMP questions due to MTM's absence? darkmt_mike says, "Were trying!" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #30 from bigchuck001:How many people are you expecting to be at worlds? BTW, I'll be there =P. darkmt_mike says, "Not sure. It will be a lot of fun though. We have many plans!" master_trainer_pat says, "We do expect a good showing...this will be the premiere Pokemon event this year." master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #31 from skywolf9653:Have you been pleased with LC's sales thusfar? master_trainer_pat says, "Sales are going nuts from what we've heard here...we are very very happy." darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #32 from purity1:oh good. people like mine too....i wish i was going to san diego darkmt_mike says, "Thanks for making it! We wish you were too." master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #33 from prof_kris:I plan on going to Worlds in August...how's the weather during that time in Seattle? darkmt_mike says, "Nice!" darkmt_mike says, "Usually nice" master_trainer_pat says, "It's really just about the best time to be here. It's usually nice, but not too hot." darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #34 from wizo_pokemom:are official randomizers going to be required at the Stadium? darkmt_mike says, "Yes. Dice or electraflips. We give out the dice." master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #35 from marril2000:100 days, 6 hours, 28 minutes till i take the Professor Exam, any surgestions on what to not waste time on studding, or what not to eat during the text, etc.? master_trainer_pat says, "Relax marril2k. Don't tense up." darkmt_mike says, "Eat many Maple bars their Brane Fud!" master_trainer_pat says, "Oh, and don't waste any time studding." darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #36 from chrisbo:So, are you going to bring mostly Modified decks to San Diego, or some Unlimited as well? Hey, I know, how about a Team Play deck. Yeah! master_trainer_pat smirks. darkmt_mike says, "Sigh. We have had little time to make decks. But I'm sure we will have some fun stuff to play!" master_trainer_pat says, "I'm revamping a couple Modified decks, we'll be amped for some draft if possible" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #37 from daytongl:TMP question: Since Pokémon Powers have to be targeted towards a specific player, do I have the option of changing the target of the power on each of my turns? darkmt_mike says, "Once it is targeted it cannot change." darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #38 from daytongl:Has Rochested been approved for Sanctioning by the general TO public or is it still limited to WotC sponsored events only? darkmt_mike says, "Checking......." darkmt_mike says, "Stilll checking..." darkmt_mike says, "Munch" darkmt_mike says, "Maple Bars umm." darkmt_mike says, "Nope not sanctioned yet." master_trainer_pat says, "Certainly, LC was a step in the right diorection" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #39 from bigchuck001:Who are you rooting for in the NBA Finals? darkmt_mike says, "Not LA!" master_trainer_pat says, "The Nets" darkmt_mike says, "Don't care that much about either team." master_trainer_pat says, "The finals to me ended with the Kings/Lakers series...I was rooting for the Kings." master_trainer_pat says, "I have been watching some of the World Cup Soccer games though" master_trainer_pat says, "The US had a terrific game the other day!" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #40 from marril2000:so... any thing in the works (but not releasable) for possible league year 4 or the next set (hopfully ecard)? master_trainer_pat says, "Brasil won their first as well." darkmt_mike says, "Things are in the works...can't talk about them though." darkmt_mike smiles. darkmt_mike grins evilly. darkmt_mike says, "Announcement! Match play will be instituted for the 11-14 and 10 and under groups for Worlds!" darkmt_mike says, "Best 2 of 3 and 1 hour time limits and the match." darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #41 from soslowpoke:Has there been a slogan developed for League Year 4 yet? (Like this year, it was Energize your Game) darkmt_mike says, "Eat More Maple Bars.." darkmt_mike says, "I'm just dreaming there." darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #42 from bigchuck001:Any chance of Card-E before worlds to balance Modified a bit? master_trainer_pat says, "We'll see...." darkmt_mike says, "We will see." darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #44 from soslowpoke:What's Promo #48? darkmt_mike says, "Not out yet!" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #45 from lance313:What time should we deliver the SD maple bars on Saturday? darkmt_mike says, "7:30 AM in time for the Prof meeting!" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #46 from daytongl:What happens if 1 game in the match hasn't been completed? darkmt_mike says, "When time is up you stop play. The person with more wins wins." darkmt_mike says, "If it is s tie then it is a tie." master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #47 from marril2000:so whats today's word of the day? master_trainer_pat says, "the word of the day is..." master_trainer_pat says, "dearth." master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #48 from soslowpoke:Could Promo 48 be that darn Shellder? master_trainer_pat says, "Never heard of that one before." darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #50 from soslowpoke:or could 48 be.....Omastar? darkmt_mike says, "It could...but it isnt." darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #51 from chrisbo:Re Q45: Hey Lance313, make sure you order some Donuts to go with the Maple Bars. :) master_trainer_pat says, "D'oh!" darkmt_mike says, "Have not heard that one before! Hardy Har Har!" master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #52 from daytongl:let me rephrase #46 - What if no games have been won and the 1st game of the match is still running when time is called? master_trainer_pat says, "Thumb wrestle?!" darkmt_mike says, "Same as with any other who is ahead on prizes." master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #54 from soslowpoke:hmm could promo 48 be base blastoise with new art? That would be quite nice... master_trainer_pat says, "mmmm....no." darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #53 from soslowpoke:Will auxillery events be run after the prof draft at the Stadium on Saturday? (just like chicago) darkmt_mike says, "If there is time." master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #55 from soslowpoke:Is promo 48 Golduck? darkmt_mike says, "Nope!" master_trainer_pat says, "Ok. I'll tell you." master_trainer_pat says, "It's Chocobo." darkmt_mike says, "No PaT!" darkmt_mike says, "Ah! To late!" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #56 from soslowpoke:Is promo 48 Unown R? master_trainer_pat says, "It's Unown Umlaut." darkmt_mike says, "The Pokémon formerly known as "Unown R"." master_trainer_pat says, "Hey any more questions?" darkmt_mike says, "He cahnged his name to a symbol...ironic isn't it?" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #58 from soslowpoke:So Promo 48 is Unown R? darkmt_mike says, "It is? Where did you hear that?" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #59 from soslowpoke:or is Promo 48 Kingler? darkmt_mike says, "Er...I can't say." darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #60 from marril2000:100 days, 6 hours, 10 minutes... [can't wait for the test]... so, do professors get free food as the rummors go? darkmt_mike says, "I don't even get free food!" darkmt_mike says, "I want my food!" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #61 from soslowpoke:Hmm you could tell me it isn't Golduck, and it isn't Blastoise, yet you can't tell me that it isn't kingler... darkmt_mike says, "I didn't say it was either. I just didn't say." darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #62 from marril2000:all that maters is i am 15 years of age when i take the test, correct? or do i have to wait until it is midnight over there to take it over here on the east coast? darkmt_mike says, "You may take it at midnight your time!" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #63 from soslowpoke:well I'll be at the Sandiego stadium on Saturday....could you tell me what Promo 48 is then? master_trainer_pat says, "Nope" darkmt_mike says, "Probably not." darkmt_mike says, "But we will see you there!" master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #64 from daytongl:Which of the MTs will be at Origins now that it is closer to that event? master_trainer_pat says, "MT Mike, Dark MT Mike and me, MT Pat." darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #65 from soslowpoke:Can I see your Prerelease Raichu at Sandiego? darkmt_mike says, "He does not exist." master_trainer_pat says, "There's no Prerelease Raichu" darkmt_mike says, "Nope. Never seen him." darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #66 from marril2000:by any chance, according to the wizards callender, is it for season and week of the league year 3? (league fell appart because of attendence...) darkmt_mike says, "No it wasn't." darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #67 from soslowpoke:Well can I see your no HP Dark Persian Promo then? darkmt_mike says, "There is a No HP Dark Persian?" darkmt_mike says, "Wow!" darkmt_mike smirks. darkmt_mike grins evilly. master_trainer_pat says, "Someone asked about the Pokemon Arena event at Origins but I deleted it accidently." master_trainer_pat says, "We only know that there will be something similar." master_trainer_pat says, "alright then..." darkmt_mike says, "Time to go pack for San Diego! Make sure and say Hi! if you are coming." darkmt_mike says, "Bye!" master_trainer_pat says, "We hope to see you there." master_trainer_pat says, "Now to make some decks..." master_trainer_pat says, "Tchau!"