Pokemon Chat Report - Thursday, June 13, 2002
by Team Compendium

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master_trainer_pat says, "Hello?"
master_trainer_pat says, "Hello?"
master_trainer_pat says, "Anyone out there?"
master_trainer_pat says, "OK, let's get started."
master_trainer_pat says, "Nothing new to report this week, we had a good time at the San Diego Stadium Event"
master_trainer_pat says, "We hope that everyone else that went did also."
master_trainer_pat says, "The numbers were similar to the Chicago and Jersey events..."
master_trainer_pat says, "though 10 and under was a little slim this time."
master_trainer_pat says, "I worked on the Professor event with DMTM"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #6 from team_europe_golduck:When winning an event, what is the maximum age for getting a free trip for a guardian with you? 15 or 18?
master_trainer_pat says, "There is not a max. age for you guardian if that's what you're getting at."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #7 from team_europe_golduck:Can you tell us more about the upcoming Expedition set? Is it just a rumor? Sounds too good to be true, at least what I've heard about it...
master_trainer_pat says, "There is some new news involving that however..."
master_trainer_mike says, "First of all, there is a set called Expedition coming out soon (September it looks like). It will be the first Card-E set and IT is now called Expedition."
master_trainer_mike says, "The set we have hinted about that we are creating here is still in the works (it was previously called Expedition). It is now in search of a new name."
master_trainer_pat says, "There was a set that was using name before that was cancelled, I guess they liked the name."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #8 from team_europe_golduck:Will the Wizards/Professor Challenge at Worlds have best out of 3 matches too?
master_trainer_pat says, "Nope"
master_trainer_mike says, "Nope."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #9 from marril2000:here is a question a friend of mine, pkmnx asked me to forward: "can you give us ALL the ways to get an invitation into the main event at worlds?"
master_trainer_mike says, "Win a trip and invitation at a Challenge event."
master_trainer_mike says, "Be a top rated DCI Pokemon Player"
master_trainer_mike says, "Have come in the top 8 at either of the last two STS's."
master_trainer_pat says, "Friday the night before worlds starts will be your best bet at this point. That will be held on Fri Aug. 2nd"
master_trainer_pat says, "3 pm"
master_trainer_mike says, "Full details to come up on our web site soon."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #10 from pokesensei:Glad ya guys had fun in SD.Sorry I couldn`t make it to help out,but bills were the priority.I will see ya guys in Origins and Worlds though!:-)
master_trainer_mike says, "I understand the bills thing."
master_trainer_pat says, "Cool deal Sensei..."
master_trainer_mike says, "Of course, had you made it, I was planning on rewarding you for being the only Professor to make all 3 events."
master_trainer_mike says, "Oh well....:)"
master_trainer_mike says, "hee hee"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #11 from chrisbo:Just wanted to say that I too had a blast at the San Diego Stadium. Thanks for the great job to all who worked it (and for Teri Hopfer's delicious cookies, yummm!!).
master_trainer_mike says, "Thanks for head judging for us."
master_trainer_pat says, "Thanks for your help Chrisbo."
master_trainer_mike says, "Chrisbo was the head Judge for 11-14 and Juan was the head Judge for 10 and under."
master_trainer_mike says, "They didn't give me TOO much hassle ;)"
master_trainer_pat says, "Also, to all the other professors that helped out."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #12 from wizo_pokemom:Hi guys...just wanted to say THANK YOU for the great time we all had at the WCSC. Please come back to San Diego again soon ;-)
master_trainer_pat says, "Thanks Pokemom!"
master_trainer_mike says, "Thak you for helping with the set up!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #13 from purity1:hi mtm! how was florida?
master_trainer_mike says, "Ummmm. very hot, could have gone better."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #14 from prof_kris:Any news on Worlds invites? When can we know the invites? Will the list be posted soon?
master_trainer_mike says, "I just finished the Worlds FAQ. It wshould go up soon."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #15 from team_europe_golduck:That is not what I meant. :) Would a 15 year old winner get a trip for a guardian?
master_trainer_mike says, "Of course."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #16 from lance313:I just want to thank the Wizards staff, especially MTM, DMTM, and MTP, and the TO, Karl Batdorff, for a great time in San Diego. Sorry I didn't get to stick around afterwards.
master_trainer_mike says, "Karl did do a great job!"
master_trainer_pat says, "No problem, thanks lance313 you did great!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #17 from michel1be:I've heard about a TMB in August this year. Is it a correct information ?
master_trainer_mike says, "That is not our wvenet though we do help with it."
master_trainer_mike says, "It is going forward but on a very small scale as per TPC's wishes."
master_trainer_mike says, "Details, when they are worked out, will be posted."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #18 from soslowpoke:Hey, hope your cars didn't get towed from the convention center last Saturday. I had a blast at the WCSC!
master_trainer_mike says, "I came back to the office here and my car was in a roped off area."
master_trainer_mike says, "Very weird."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #19 from chrisbo:Didn't give you TOO much hassle? Oh well, we'll just have to try harder next time (hee-hee).
master_trainer_mike says, "......great.........."
master_trainer_mike says, "We do not advocate violence as a solution."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #21 from steel_claw:Baby Rule Question: If I am attacking a baby pokemon, flipping for baby rule would not count as an actual attack, so if i get tails it says "your turn ends without an attack", not really meaning your turn ends immediately, but that you get no "attack phase" during your turn(right?), so if I get tails my turn would not immediately end and I could play cards after the baby rule flip(since it is not during the"attack phase", but during the phase where you could play trainers anyway) am I correct? Plus, I read somewhere you flip for the rule even before you announce what attack you are using, so I'm assuming that Baby rule is before your attack phase(I know I read it in something WotC distributed but I dont remember exactly what)
master_trainer_pat says, "No, is the answer to the first question. Your turn ends right when the flip is over."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #22 from fix_r:When someone uses lightning rod from promo electabuzz #46 do the lightning rods stay with the opponents pokemon when they evolve ordo they get taken off? I'm thinking that it is like a char effect that leaves when the pokemon evolves or leaves play.
master_trainer_mike says, "You are correct. They work just like Char counters in that they are removed if a Pokemon evolves/devolves or leaves play."
master_trainer_mike says, "Benching a Pokemon does NOT remove a lightning rod counter."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #23 from soslowpoke:Do you have any information on this "Pokemon Expedition" set?
master_trainer_pat says, "I don't have much right now, but I can say that it will be the first Card E set and we will be doing a pre-release for it at Worlds for sure. Maybe some other events as well(hint, hint, game conventions)"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #24 from team_europe_golduck:I asked this because I'm 15 and won the Professor Event in Amsterdam. Wotc Europe told me that if I wanted a parent with me, they had to pay at their own expense
master_trainer_mike says, "Ok, first of all, next time just ask your question and explain your situation. Trying to trick us into an answer isn't cool."
master_trainer_mike says, "Second of all, I am explaining the US WOTC Policy. Europe has their own rules."
master_trainer_mike says, "If you weren't aware, we are no longer in charge of the European offices. They are under a separate division at Hasbro."
master_trainer_mike says, "We work WITH them, and can advise them, but they make their own way."
master_trainer_mike says, "I would talk with your local WOTC office about this."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #26 from chrisbo:OK, I'd like clarification on a couple of Team Play questions that were asked last week. First, 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?
master_trainer_pat says, "Yes, that is correct."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #27 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)?
master_trainer_pat says, "That also is correct. Nasty trix, huh?"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #28 from chrisbo:Finally, In Team Play, does Dark Ursaring's "Battle Frenzy" attack involve all four players' pokemon in play, or only the attacker's and one designated opponent's pokemon?
master_trainer_pat says, "Had to check on that one, but this sounds like it does count all Pokemon in play."
master_trainer_pat says, "To confirm, Battle Frenzy does count all players Pokemon in play."
master_trainer_pat says, "Maybe Dark Ursaring isn't so bad after all..."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #29 from steel_claw:is there any plans as of yet for the vending cards?
master_trainer_pat says, "We've talked about that a bunch but we don't have anything concrete to announce yet. Let's hope that the sucess of Legendary Collection may resurrect the subject once again."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #30 from soslowpoke:The press kit letter for Pokemon Expedition is stating that its due out in November and its a mix of Vending/WOTC's own cards. Is that true?
master_trainer_mike says, "That is a very old press kit. Things change. Remeber CrossTrainer anyone???? ;)"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #33 from fix_r:Is there any word on the Proffessor id cards yet? I"m hoping to get mine before Worlds.
master_trainer_mike says, "Sorry about the delay gang. There were extentuating accounting circumstances that delayed these cards. They are in the process of being made. I promise you will get them, just later than we thought."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #34 from soslowpoke:In Team Play, if I were to play Double Gust, I would be able to pick one of either opponent's Pokemon, but then what would happen after that?
master_trainer_mike says, "Ok, after some talking, for Team Multiplay, the owner of the card has to declare all "you"s and"your"s when the card is first played (you meaning you or your team mate), (your opponent menaing one or either of the opposing team mates)."
master_trainer_mike says, "So if Pat and I were on a Team and I played Double Gust, first I would declare whether it was affecting me or Pat, then I would choose which opposing Team mate was being affected."
master_trainer_mike says, "That opposing team mate would then choose which benched Pokemon had to come up (depending on on whether I chose me or Pat) and then Pat or I (the one that was chosen) would choose which Pokemon would come up on that chosen opponent's Bench."
master_trainer_mike says, "whew"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #35 from soslowpoke:Does DMTM still deny the existance of the no HP Dark Persian promo? (snickers)
master_trainer_pat says, "DMTM isn't here to deny it..."
master_trainer_pat says, "we'll have to check with him when he returns."
master_trainer_mike says, "DMTM denies the existence the not -cheap-cologne.....ever been downwind????"
master_trainer_mike says, "hee hee hee"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #36 from team_europe_golduck:Re: Battle Frenzy: does this also apply to Tyranitar's Trample?
master_trainer_pat says, "Yes, it does."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #37 from marril2000:hey mike! 93 days till i take the professor test... at what time do you think its best to take the exam(est)? also any word on the challenge series 2003 (even if there is one)?
master_trainer_mike says, "The test hasn't been as busy so anytime should be fine."
master_trainer_mike says, "As for the 2003 Challenge series, it is still being planned and worked out."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #38 from xeodus:For those who are unable to print out the compendium in full, was the idea ever thought of to create a pre-made compendium to be sold, or to be given to authorized professors with no charge? Is it possible for us to ever see something like this?
master_trainer_pat says, "Yes, but we're just not going to do that due to all the updates that happen _all the time_ to this document. Plus, the actual document is huge. MTMike is all teched out and has it installed on his PDA."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #39 from michel1be:Are ther news about the Master Professor Program ?
master_trainer_mike says, "Sorry that it has been delayed in starting. We are super busy here and have limited staff and developers. There are softeware development issues that are still under way."
master_trainer_mike says, "We are still working on it."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #40 from soslowpoke:Will the Professor test ever be "updated" with new rulings questions etc..?
master_trainer_mike says, "In time yes. To be honest, the newest releases and Worlds is keeping us pretty darn busy."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #41 from team_europe_golduck:will the Wizards/Professor Challenge be held on the same location as the Main Event? Or will it be held closer to the Wizards offices (so we can have a look how you "make the cards) =D
master_trainer_pat says, "It will be held at the same location."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #42 from fix_r:Do the id cards come with a pre-set spending limit :-)
master_trainer_pat says, "We make no guarantees that you'll get it back if you try to use it in an ATM."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #43 from milord83:In Expedition set, you will use your traditional card back, or you'll use the new back like japan card.e?
master_trainer_mike says, "We are NOT changing the card backs :)"
master_trainer_mike says, "Promo 48 is still secret............"
master_trainer_mike says, "shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh"
master_trainer_pat says, "happy, happy."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #45 from prof_kris:Is WOTC headquarters open for visitors? If I do go to Worlds this summer, I would like to visit WotC if it's open to public...if so, what features does WotC HQ have?
master_trainer_pat says, "Unfortunately, so would alot of other folks. Once upon a time we did this but there are just so many people that require quite environments for their jobs here."
master_trainer_pat says, "Also, it really is not all that interesting, 'cept here in Customer Service and OP that is..."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #46 from steel_claw:when will you release promo # 48?
master_trainer_mike says, "Sometime after Promo 5 (3 sir!) and before Promo 255 (253 sir!)........."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #47 from skywolf9653:This isn't a question per se, but just a Note of thanks to WotC for a WONDERFUL event this past weekend in San Diego.
master_trainer_mike says, "You are all welcome. It was a smooth and fun event. Thank you all for participating."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #49 from skywolf9653:Is TMP going to be made available for side events at Worlds or just for Professor's Events?
master_trainer_pat says, "Team multipass?"
master_trainer_mike says, "You mean Team Multi Play? The Professor event isn't team multiplay, it is an Unlimited Constructed tournament held after hours."
master_trainer_mike says, "There is a schedule Team Multi Play Sealed event that will be held at worlds though."
master_trainer_mike says, "The full schedule of events will be posted online soon."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #50 from fix_r:Will there ever be a promo metal or dark seasons in the league? Dark promo foil energy, ya gotta like that.
master_trainer_mike says, "No plans at this time."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #51 from roonman:Do you know which version of Modified will be in effect for Origins? Rocket On? Neo On? Something else?
master_trainer_mike says, "Use the current Modified rules for all events up until September 1st EXCEPT for the Worlds Main Tournaments and the Professor Championship held at Origins."
master_trainer_mike says, "Those two events will be using the Neo Genesis on format."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #52 from lance313:What is public transportation like in downtown Seattle on the weekends? I may end up 7 blocks out with three 8-10 year olds at Worlds.
master_trainer_pat says, "It's really good actually. Depending on which direction those 7 blocks are there is a 'ride-free zone' over a 20 block radius around the convention center.(more to the west side of it though) If you have more questions and can give more info, you can contact me directly here at customer service, phone or e-mail. I'll try to help if I can."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #53 from steel_claw:if standard is going to be allowed even though it will not be sanctioned, will you guys still have ditto rulings?
master_trainer_mike says, "There is no standard in Pokemon, you must mean Unlimited."
master_trainer_mike says, "Yes, we havbe all 200 pages of the Msster Rulings document ready."
master_trainer_mike says, "(save us from Ditto, Smeargle, LSSP combos......)"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #55 from xeodus:What will be the energy promo for the Colorless season this year?
master_trainer_mike says, "Why you would have to wait to find out, wouldn't you... muhahahahahahahaha"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #56 from marril2000:can you possibly explain any of the finalized side events that will be seen at worlds this august?
master_trainer_mike says, "We have already mentioned that there will be a Team Multiplay Sealed event and an Expedition (card E) pre-release. There will be other events, the full final schedule will posted soon."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #57 from steel_claw:RE #53 I meant for team play
master_trainer_mike says, "Right"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #59 from chrisbo:Also, don't forget, since Team Play won't be sanctionable until after September, all playtesting should be done with "Neo Genesis - on" (or as I prefer to call it, MF2), right?
master_trainer_mike says, "Correct!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #60 from soslowpoke:Do you plan on doing box toppers for future sets?
master_trainer_mike says, "No plans at this time."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #58 from soslowpoke:Hey, is it possible that you could answer this HP question for me? What does the item card called 'Quidditch Cup' from the new HP expansion cost and do?
master_trainer_pat says, "Just this once..."
master_trainer_pat says, "9 Quiditch, Item Unique...Once during each of your turns, when you use an action to play a card that requires Quid. power, you get one more action that turn."
master_trainer_mike says, "No more questions?"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #61 from master_chainer:I have heard of a game released in japan that has new pokemon in it. do you plan to make cards out of them and if so -when will they be released in the u.s.
master_trainer_mike says, "There will be a new Pokemon game for the GBA. We do not yet have the rights for any new Pokemon yet. As usual, continual contract discussions take place."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #62 from soslowpoke:Can i ask another hp question? hehe naw i'm abusing my privelages...
master_trainer_mike says, "Sorry, but there is a Harry Potter chat you should go to for that."
master_trainer_pat says, "Yup"
master_trainer_mike says, "Ok gang, that's it for this week, thanks for comig."
master_trainer_pat says, "Bye everybody, we'll see you next week."
master_trainer_pat says, "Thanks for joining us."
master_trainer_pat says, "Tchau"
master_trainer_mike says, "Thank you all who came to San Diego and a big Thank you to all the Professors who worke dthe event with us. You guys rock!"
master_trainer_mike says, "Kepp things MINTY FRESH!!!!!"
master_trainer_mike says, "Ta!"