----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pokemon Chat Report - Thursday, November 07, 2002 by Team Compendium ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- master_trainer_pat says, "Good afternoon Trainers and professors alike!" master_trainer_pat says, "Boa noite to my fiends in Brazil!" master_trainer_pat says, "Today we have DarkMT Mike in the house..." master_trainer_pat says, "he has managed to ...procure...some hot info about the upcoming Aquapolis set and..." master_trainer_pat smirks. master_trainer_pat says, "who knows what else??" darkmt_mike says, "Hey all I have wrangled some info out of the Brand Team about Aquapolis!" master_trainer_pat grins evilly. darkmt_mike says, "First there are 186 cards in the set!" master_trainer_pat says, "Whaddaya got?" master_trainer_pat says, "wow...killer!" darkmt_mike says, "3 new Energies in the set!" master_trainer_pat says, "that would make it the biggest single set we've ever done." darkmt_mike says, "Boost" master_trainer_pat says, "3 new ones!" darkmt_mike says, "Crystal" darkmt_mike says, "and...Warp!" master_trainer_pat says, "What do they do?" darkmt_mike says, "Warp Energy - colorless energy and a Switch all in one." master_trainer_pat says, "What about boost?" darkmt_mike says, "I can only reveal one Pat!" darkmt_mike smiles. darkmt_mike smirks. master_trainer_pat says, "nitroooo booostt!" master_trainer_pat says, "darn!" darkmt_mike says, "Some more later." master_trainer_pat says, "What types of Pokemon in the set?" darkmt_mike says, "All your old favorites!" master_trainer_pat says, "Is there a good selection of trainers and supporters?" darkmt_mike says, "Yup! Pretty good..." darkmt_mike says, "..or some good and some bad. The usual mix!" master_trainer_pat says, "Ok, that's fair." darkmt_mike says, "I have an additional announcement for our European friends...." darkmt_mike says, "Aquapolis will be released there without the difficulties we had with Expedition!" master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #294 from spanky69:So anything new on The Gym Challenges or Battlezone? darkmt_mike says, "The Posters look Cool!" master_trainer_pat says, "I finally saw the first but, MT MIke made me promise not to let anything out until he gets back from Pro Tour Houston." master_trainer_pat says, "We're still waiting for info on the Stadiums and Gyms." darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #295 from jpdevilliers80:When, do you think or can you say, will Aquopolis be released? This year still? darkmt_mike says, "I can say that it will be either late december or January." master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #296 from marril2000:any info on the aquapolis booster packs (such as the card scheme in expedition, 8 and then that crazy refractor holo)? master_trainer_pat says, "It is the same scheme for the boosters and the box topper cards." darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #297 from jpdevilliers80:As to the Europe Release - is it the same for South Africa? darkmt_mike says, "I can't say for sure. If it was on Europes schedule then possibly. Sorry can't be more helpful therer." master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #298 from marril2000:has art guy dave changed the challenge series logos for 2003 or will they be staying the same? master_trainer_pat says, "Don't know. Sorry." master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #299 from yoshi1001:I just wanted to thank you guys for the box of cards I got from the Uncon trivia contest. I got tons of cool cards! master_trainer_pat says, "Congrats...Yoshi" darkmt_mike says, "Your welcome, and congratulations. It was a cool contest!" master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #300 from michel1be:I have seen on the screen 'I have an andditional announcement for my european friends ...' and I've been disconnected ! Could you repeat it ? Thanks darkmt_mike says, "I said Michel that we will commence the spankings immediately!" darkmt_mike says, "No I said that Aquapolis will not have the same distribution issues that Expedition had for Europe." master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #301 from jpdevilliers80:re question #297: We still do not have Expidition yet master_trainer_pat says, "Are you sure? It has been sent already." master_trainer_pat says, "You may just be having trouble finding it." master_trainer_pat says, "What else have you managed to dig up there Dark One?" darkmt_mike says, "I got some more but I'll wait a while." master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #302 from skywolf9653:Is there any way that I can coordinate with the European Offices, to get a more updated "League Location" listed for the ENITRE European region? master_trainer_pat says, "Have you tried contacting them?" master_trainer_pat says, "They would be the ones to contact about their region." master_trainer_pat says, "We don't want to go and step on any toes." master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #304 from skywolf9653:Any word on when BZ information, is going to be posted on the website? master_trainer_pat says, "Do you mean list of locations?" master_trainer_pat says, "We need to get the kits out first and we are planning to let you know here first when we have the ok to release the info." darkmt_mike says, "I read that. I'm glad it went well." darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #305 from michel1be:Great news about Aquapolis ! I've been to Lucca - Italy last week end. Just want to say that the Gym Challenge was great. Barbara (WotC Italy) has made a wonderful job there. darkmt_mike says, "Oops! Put my last post here!" darkmt_mike says, "I want to work in Italy!" master_trainer_pat says, "Yea, can we help out with the next tournament there?" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #307 from chrisbo:Can I use Bill's Maintenance if it is the only card in my hand? In other words, do I have to be able to shuffle a card into my hand in order to use it? darkmt_mike says, "Nope." master_trainer_pat says, "If you can't put a card into your deck then you don't get to draw three." master_trainer_pat says, "You could play it, but you won't get to draw if you don't have a card to shuffle into your deck." master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #308 from skywolf9653:Correct, I do mean a list of locations. Many areas in Europe, have leagues, but they are not listed on the webpage for Europe. master_trainer_pat says, "It will be posted when it is ready." master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #309 from steel_claw:For Neo4 counterattack claws, do you have to discard it no matter what you flip, or only if you do damage? it's kinda vague ty master_trainer_pat says, "We'll run it by the rules team, but we think it will work similar to the other 'if you flip X cards... '" master_trainer_pat says, "you wouldn't have to discard it unless it succeeded in damaging the opposing PokmePoke" master_trainer_pat says, "Pokemon" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #310 from marril2000:hmm... if way back when, in an Akimbo! article by mtm, he created a druthers card called Unstable Stadium, which there can only be a total of 1000 lbs on the playing field... how would this work with card-e with the cards without printed stats :P darkmt_mike says, "Use their prior weights except on Tuesday when you use their prior prior weights." darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #311 from michel1be:MT's are always welcome in Europe !!! darkmt_mike says, "Thanks! We like going there." darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #306 from chrisbo:If I place a Metal Energy on Expedition Tyranitaur with "Dark Aura", does it still retain its special properties (-10 damage)? master_trainer_pat says, "Once again...rules team. I think that it would still retain the qualities of the Metal energy" darkmt_mike says, "I don't." master_trainer_pat says, "So there." master_trainer_pat says, "We don't have a tie breaker" master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #312 from skywolf9653:Can you clairify the new "Bench" ruling again MT's please? I am still a bit confused on that. master_trainer_pat says, "Do you mean Strength Charm?" master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #313 from steel_claw:do you plan on having the same or similar rare distribution in Aquapolis as Epedition? I hope so the chances of getting 3 rares in a pack are pretty sweet =) master_trainer_pat says, "Try back later" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #314 from skywolf9653:Is there any new news on the GC's as of yet, or is that still in the works? darkmt_mike says, "Still in the works." master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #315 from steel_claw:in Team battle, if I use cards that increase damage per the number of pokemon on my bench, can I use my teammate's number if it is higher? like E Chancey master_trainer_pat says, "That will work with E Chancey, but it depends on the wording of each card like that" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #316 from skywolf9653:You had stated that Acquopolis has three new energy types, can you elaborate on that a bit more? darkmt_mike says, "Many Bothans died for that information...it's all I got!" master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #317 from steel_claw:have plans moved forward any reguarding the WotC set and Vendings? darkmt_mike says, "Well I see plans within plans!" master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #318 from steel_claw:will you ever plan on printing 1st edition cards in any sets in the future? or is that all over with? master_trainer_pat says, "No, we will not be doing first edition for Pokemon anymore" darkmt_mike says, "Elvis has left the building!" master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #319 from skywolf9653:Are you folks pleased with the introduction of Supporter cards into the game? Does it add the sense of balance that you were hoping to achieve by introducing a new mechanic into the game? master_trainer_pat says, "We were not directly responsible for this new mechanic." darkmt_mike says, "Personally I like the idea. Some are pretty good...but some are...not." master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #320 from yoshi1001:Re: 309 "Q. If you flip a tails for Counterattack Claws, does it still get discarded? A. Yes, you do discard it. (Feb 28, 2002 WotC Chat, Q403 & Q430 & Q491)" master_trainer_pat says, "We know what the old ruling is." master_trainer_pat says, "But in light of the recent reversals on like worded cards we think it deserves a second look." master_trainer_pat says, "Don't you think Counterattack Claws would thank us for it." darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #322 from soslowpoke:Feh...can you repeat the Aquapolis info? Chrisbo's being mean and no one is telling me :( darkmt_mike says, "I thought you already new all that Poke?" darkmt_mike smirks. darkmt_mike grins evilly. darkmt_mike laughs hysterically. darkmt_mike says, "186/3 new Energies." master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #323 from skywolf9653:RE: Q312: Yes, strength charm, is what I meant. I couldn't remember the card. master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #325 from pokesensei:Hey Pat,Where is Master_Trainer Gameboy? :) master_trainer_pat says, "Skywolf, you told me you were here last week!" master_trainer_pat says, "Where I was overruled about Strength Charm by a GameBoy Advance." darkmt_mike smirks. master_trainer_pat says, "Which apparently says that it doesn't increase damage to benched Pokemon" master_trainer_pat says, "Man, that card is lame!" darkmt_mike says, "Makes it worthless. Oh well!" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #324 from chrisbo:Re Q321 However, if you guys decide to change your mind... (SMILE!!) darkmt_mike says, "I wish." darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #328 from chrisbo:Re Q316 Gosh, you guys really need to get more Bothans. (GRIN) master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #326 from steel_claw:when you attach a metal to a pokemon with 10 HP left, and your opponent has a Dark Amphy, does Amphy KO the pokemon first, or does metal protect it from the 10 damage? darkmt_mike says, "LOL. Yup we just can't seem to recruit enough of them!" master_trainer_pat says, "The Metal Energy is on in enough time to save the Pokemon. Remember the Energy must be attaached for Conductivity to do damage" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #327 from wizo_pokemom:There have been some posts from upset -18 y/o Professors regarding the Delegate program; could you clarifly the reasons why -18s cannot be part of this, please? ty darkmt_mike says, "legal reasons." master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #329 from soslowpoke:What do you do with all those dead bothans anyway? O_o master_trainer_pat says, "I wish someone would move them outside" master_trainer_pat shakes her/his head. darkmt_mike says, "wizo...it is because we there are legal issues with putting that age group in the field." master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #330 from soslowpoke:Will there be any more Harry Potter Expansions or is the Chamber of Secrets the last one? master_trainer_pat says, "As far as we know there are more expansions that have been finished" darkmt_mike says, "More Aquapolis news was just ferreted out by Gengar!" darkmt_mike says, "Two PCD's!" master_trainer_pat says, "I don't know about release dates though." darkmt_mike says, "Abyss!" darkmt_mike says, "Rock Garden!" darkmt_mike says, "Abyss is Fire/Water" darkmt_mike says, "Garden is Fighting/Grass" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #331 from skywolf9653:What are PCD's? darkmt_mike says, "Post Concoted Decisions." darkmt_mike says, "No...er Pre Constructed Decks." master_trainer_pat says, "PeanutbutterCardDefense" darkmt_mike says, "Yup!" darkmt_mike nods solemnly. darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #332 from skywolf9653:Figured it out, NM! darkmt_mike says, "Excellent!" master_trainer_pat says, "Bingo!" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #333 from soslowpoke:So even though i'm 15...If i put my name down as the Gym Leader for the store i do battlezone at next year, i'll get the holiday kit, polo shirt, and professor promo just like the delegates get? darkmt_mike says, "Question for MTM. I'm not programed to respond in that area!" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #334 from pokesensei:Hmmm,since wotC is "sending us out in the field...I want benefits..a Dental plan,401k plan,etc.. :-) darkmt_mike says, "You get nothing!" darkmt_mike says, "Especially you Sensei!" master_trainer_pat says, "We're gonna set you up with PCD." darkmt_mike smiles. darkmt_mike says, "So Pat want to guess what the next set's name is?" master_trainer_pat says, "Yes, I'd like to guess...Farfegnugen!" darkmt_mike says, "Nope!" master_trainer_pat says, "Wayt off, huh?" darkmt_mike says, "Anyone else?" darkmt_mike says, "Yup...it starts with a S" master_trainer_pat says, "Sasquatch" darkmt_mike says, "Nope!" darkmt_mike says, "It has to do with the air." darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #335 from marril2000:since i have not qualified for the delegate program this time around, what is the current projected month for the second run of the delegate program? darkmt_mike says, "Another one for the absent MTM." darkmt_mike says, "With me you get Gengar secret info with him you get stuffy facts!" master_trainer_pat says, "Sorry, I sneezed and went offline..." darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #336 from purity1:sensei'd pcd....Please Cut Demands? master_trainer_pat laughs hysterically. darkmt_mike says, "LOLOLOLOOLOL" darkmt_mike laughs hysterically. master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #337 from pokesensei:You guys are so eevil!!.....but so am I... darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #338 from steel_claw:whats th enew polo shirt look like? master_trainer_pat says, "You know what polo player's wear?" darkmt_mike says, "Well it is like er....a polo shirt with this nice color...er Red, green?" master_trainer_pat says, "Like that" master_trainer_pat says, "Blue" master_trainer_pat says, "maybe not." darkmt_mike says, "I have seen them but can't remember!" master_trainer_pat says, "It's sharp though" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #339 from skywolf9653:For MP's that want to get the word out about BZ, I thought that I had heard, that we'd be given a "script" of some some sort. Can you elaborate on that? darkmt_mike says, "Yes." darkmt_mike says, "It will say Hey! This is Great! Do it!" master_trainer_pat says, "A script is what you get when you are acting or something, right?" darkmt_mike says, "Our script writers were off that day." master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #340 from purity1:stratosphere? darkmt_mike says, "I'm sure MTM will write something good." darkmt_mike says, "Nope. Good guess!" master_trainer_pat says, "Hey, MT D Rock says hi!" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #342 from soslowpoke:Could the next set be called... "Skyopolis" ? darkmt_mike says, "No! Taht is silly....hmmm..note to self name set after Skyopolis!" master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #343 from yoshi1001:Persnickity Conniving Dinosaur ;) master_trainer_pat says, "Pacadyrm's Can't Draw?" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #344 from marril2000:what do you think would be a good strategy to get a store intrested in possibly running the upcomming battlezone more than once every 12 or so weeks (thats the current issue with the league... or was the issue :/ ) darkmt_mike says, "You need to appeal to the business side. If they think it will bring them traffic and sales they will be..." darkmt_mike says, "...more inclined to support it." master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #345 from soslowpoke:Do you enjoy doing Geometric Proofs? master_trainer_pat says, "Yes, but I'm trying to quit...I've already tried the Patch" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #346 from pokesensei:BDS says "Stratosphere"? darkmt_mike says, "BDS is Wrong! good name though!" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #347 from supper14:how many different types of energy should i use in a deck darkmt_mike says, "One. On the rare occasion two. Special Energies like Darkness and Metal." darkmt_mike says, "Otherwise two color decks get wonky!" master_trainer_pat says, "Less than 9, for sure." darkmt_mike says, "I have seen some thatw ork well." darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #351 from skywolf9653:Suicune!!!! Because I know how you guy just LOVE Suicune! (Evil grin) darkmt_mike says, "Yah...he's our Hero!" darkmt_mike shakes his head. master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #352 from daytongl:Prudent Coherant Denyability? master_trainer_pat says, "That sounds like a Tom Clancy novel...yipes!" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #353 from bigdaddysnorlax:The new set must be called "Smog" then. ;) darkmt_mike says, "Nope." darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #355 from lizardotc:Smog... Stench... Sunset... darkmt_mike says, "Stench?" darkmt_mike says, "Nope." darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #356 from pokesensei:Skyscraper? ;) darkmt_mike says, "Nope...but Sky is in the name." darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #357 from marril2000:hmm... what would the word or catch Catch Phrase of the Day? darkmt_mike says, "PCD" master_trainer_pat says, "PCD." darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #358 from puritys_echidna:heeeeeey.... bds stole that name from PURE! she said stratosphere FIRST! darkmt_mike says, "Yup they both thought of it they must be genuiseseses." master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #360 from daytongl:Snuffleupagus? master_trainer_pat says, "What does that have to do with the air?" master_trainer_pat says, "It's funny though." darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #359 from supper14:is darkmt dark master trainer darkmt_mike says, "Er...yeah I guess." master_trainer_pat says, "What is it!" master_trainer_pat says, "Fer cryin out loud" darkmt_mike says, "Okay...it's..." darkmt_mike says, "Skyridge" master_trainer_pat says, "Skyridge...is that the best we could do!" master_trainer_pat says, "No, that's ok...I guess." master_trainer_pat says, "maybe it'll grow on me." darkmt_mike says, "You would not believe all the names that are copy written!" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #368 from pokesensei:You gotta be kidding me...0-o ;-) darkmt_mike says, "Nope!" darkmt_mike says, "LOL" master_trainer_pat says, "My eyes did that too!" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #370 from calathon:Skyridge? Sounds like a 50's TV show master_trainer_pat says, "The set is in black and White!" darkmt_mike says, "Yup! Ilike it! I really reaally do!" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #369 from supper14:what is the best kind of energy deck or does it depend on the cards you have darkmt_mike says, "I like Energy decks with Energy. I'm partial to Psychic." master_trainer_pat says, "Sorry, gang I gotts split! We're super busy!" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #374 from bigdaddysnorlax:Can we just call it "Set after Aquapolis"? darkmt_mike says, "Nope!" master_trainer_pat says, "Bye" darkmt_mike says, "Bye Pat.!" darkmt_mike says, "I'll stick around a while." darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #375 from pokesensei:Will the new PCD`s from Skyridge have those new energies? darkmt_mike says, "Can't say." darkmt_mike says, "Just try and get Stratosphere for a name. Never do it. Copywritten all over the place!" darkmt_mike smirks. darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #376 from puritys_echidna:skyridge? O_o it sounds like something a colorado yuppie would name their kid.... darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #377 from bigdaddysnorlax:Did the MTs have a hand in designing the PCDs for Skyridge? darkmt_mike says, "I think MTM did. So you can blame him!" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #379 from puritys_echidna:you can't honestly tell me that you chose SKYRIDGE because SKYOPLOIS was taken..... darkmt_mike says, "Well....maybe!" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #378 from jpdevilliers80:Will the Crystal Pokemon appear in Aquapolis or do we have to wait for Skyridge? Crystal Charizard looks amazing (Ecard 5 - Japan) darkmt_mike says, "Can't say." darkmt_mike says, "61 cards in the PCD's like last time." darkmt_mike says, "Well that about wraps it up." darkmt_mike says, "If you have any questions or comments on my articles on Expedition you are welcome to...." darkmt_mike says, "...e-mail them to pokearticles@wizards.com I will try and answer as many as I can." darkmt_mike says, "Take it easy everyone!"