Pokemon Chat Report - Thursday, January 16, 2003
by Team Compendium

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master_trainer_mike says, "Hey gang!"
master_trainer_pat says, "Hello everyone"
master_trainer_mike says, "Welcome to another fun filled, factified, and freaky Pokemon chat!"
master_trainer_mike says, "Of course, we don;t seem to have any questions yet."
master_trainer_mike says, "So it may be REEEEALLY short!"
master_trainer_mike says, "FYI, I am mailing out the first set of Professor exclusive promo cards that Delegates have earned."
master_trainer_mike says, "They are very cool! I hope you like them."
master_trainer_pat says, "Very cool indeed!"
master_trainer_mike says, "Also, I will be out of the office from tomorrow until the 27th."
master_trainer_pat nods solemnly.
master_trainer_mike says, "So MT Pat and DMT Steve will cover the chat next week."
master_trainer_pat says, "Yup."
master_trainer_mike says, "I will have email access so I will still answer questions to the Professor list when I can."
master_trainer_mike says, "Also events and I are working out the locations of the upcoming Super BattleZones."
master_trainer_mike says, "Just so you know, the locations being chosen are based uopn the number of players in the area, to's that have sufficient experince, and other such factors."
master_trainer_mike says, "Don't worry if your exact location doesn't get picked this time."
master_trainer_mike says, "If this goes well, we will do it again and I will change locations to make it fair if that happens."
master_trainer_mike says, "Finally, FYI, we have not had a rules Team meeting since Aquapolis came out so if you have cards and questions I will do my best to answer them, but there may be some stumpers that will have to be covered later."
master_trainer_mike says, "Now, on with the show!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #520 from steelixownzu:Any info on Super BZ's? People already know some, can't you tell us please!!!

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #521 from lugiasforce:Any Super BattleZone info?

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #522 from indigomaster33:some Super battlezones are confirmed...can you announce any of them?

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #523 from darkash:Any news on the Challenge series/Super Battlezone?
master_trainer_mike says, "Ok, I already answered this for you."
master_trainer_mike says, "It takes place on Feb 15th. There will be cool prizes, trophies, and so on."
master_trainer_mike says, "Locations will be announced next week."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #524 from steelixownzu:What are those special promos for professors?
master_trainer_mike says, "You have to wait and see."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #525 from lugiasforce:Can you tell us what the Delegate promo is?
master_trainer_mike says, "Nope."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #526 from marril2000:hey mike! good news, i got a BattleZone going over here in NH. sadly it only lasts through feb. 15th... anyways, the store ordered the january kits... whe do i have to submit the report for the BZ-League by for the month of January? if its past the cu
master_trainer_mike says, "If BattleZone is sanctioned, just send in the sanctioning report."
master_trainer_mike says, "If it is run as a league, either mail or fax in the report form, or you can submit form the web site as well."
master_trainer_mike says, "Please try and get those reports in by the end of the month/start of the next one, please."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #530 from marril2000:(526 cont.)...if its past the date the report form is due for january, should i still send it a bit late?

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #527 from steelixownzu:Can you still attend a Super BZ even if we'd never been to it before?
master_trainer_pat says, "Sure."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #531 from michel1be:Is Aquapolis officially released and allowed in tournaments ?
master_trainer_pat says, "Sure. Does anyone have any yet?"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #528 from lugiasforce:Was there a corrected version of Vulpix from Base Set ever printed?
master_trainer_mike says, "Nope"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #529 from pokesensei:Have all 50 locations for SBZ been picked yet?
master_trainer_mike says, "Can't go into those details, sorry."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #532 from steelixownzu:If you attach a rainbow to Aquapolis Entei, do you have to discard an energy still?
master_trainer_pat says, "No."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #533 from chrisbo:From the Professor list... If I have an Unown-M on my bench, will it prevent damage from an opponent's Forretress's "Spikes" Pokemon Power?
master_trainer_pat says, "Yes."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #534 from soslowpoke:When will the prizes for SBZ be announced?
master_trainer_pat says, "I don't know if we've decided when it will be announced yet."
master_trainer_pat says, "We thought we'd just wait and let it be a surprise!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #535 from wizo_pokemom:is there a limit on how many players a superBZ can handle?
master_trainer_mike says, "Each Super BattleZone kit is made to support 50 players."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #536 from marril2000:any personal oppions about the new ADV card layout, and/or the Tyranitar with the 150HP and 2 weakness?
master_trainer_mike says, "Nope, and please stop asking this every week."
master_trainer_mike says, "We do not have any details on newer Japanese cards, sorry."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #537 from soslowpoke:Which Aquapolis theme deck did you design?
master_trainer_mike says, "I ended up doing them both."
master_trainer_mike says, "Let us know what you like or don;t like about them."
master_trainer_mike says, "I posted an article a month or two back explaining part of the creation process and its limits."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #538 from farbsman:When we submit a battlezone report over the internet, would it be possible to recieve an automated email so we know it went through?
master_trainer_mike says, "Sorry, the system isn't set up for that yet. I will suggest it though."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #539 from chrisbo:What's the lead time in ordering BZ kits. For example, if I want to run a sanctioned BZ tournament, how far in advance will my store need to order the kits? A week, two weeks, or more???
master_trainer_mike says, "It takes some time, I would expect at least 2-3 weeks."
master_trainer_pat says, "Try to order by about the end of the second week of any month to receive the next month's kit on time."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #540 from steelixownzu:I'll have 4 boxes of Aquapolis Friday!!!
master_trainer_mike says, "Cool!"
master_trainer_pat says, "Yay, but does anyone here actually have them now?"
master_trainer_pat says, "They would be very lucky individuals indeed."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #541 from indigomaster33:the aqua theme decks are becoming alot better, this greatly helps sealed play, does wotc have plans for sealed play at events this year?
master_trainer_mike says, "We always try to hold sealed events at our larger events. Look for events at Origins and Gen Con especially."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #542 from bigdaddysnorlax:I just want to confirm that a sanctioned BZ tournament can be reported electronically through the DCI Reporter software, correct?

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #543 from bodragon:Since Skyridge is the next expansion currently being translated, are you targeting its release date by May?
master_trainer_mike says, "Correct."
master_trainer_pat says, "It's a secret...."
master_trainer_pat says, "but that's a good guess."
master_trainer_pat smiles.

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #544 from soslowpoke:any new promos you can tell us of?
master_trainer_pat says, "We already told you the movie one( the Suicune) that's the last one we found out about."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #545 from m_p_douglas:The store I will be doing a tourney at this Sat. thinks it will get Aquapolis in by then. Any hints, errors, or other information about judging the new cards that would help with running the tourney??
master_trainer_mike says, "The only thing so far is really read the cards."
master_trainer_mike says, "And there are several that have Poke-BODY's that don;t allow you to attach a certain type of energy card to it form your hand."
master_trainer_mike says, "Remember that Rainbow energy does NOT provide any energy UNTIL it is already attached."
master_trainer_mike says, "So Rainbow COULD be attached to these cards."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #546 from darkash:Any word on the Challenge Series schedule? The month the info will be released?
master_trainer_pat says, "Nothing to announce yet."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #547 from matthewssandslash:Is the computer program Apprentice illegal?
master_trainer_mike says, "It does use copyrighted material without proper licensing."
master_trainer_mike says, "It is not something we deal with though."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #548 from soslowpoke:For Aquapolis Octillery, the only instance when its PokeBody would work is when the opponent "manually" (no switch/doublegust/etc) retreats their active Pokemon, correct?
master_trainer_pat says, "Yes, though retreating with Balloon Berry would still trigger it's power"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #549 from m_p_douglas:Can we ask Aquapolis questions yet?
master_trainer_mike says, "Sure."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #550 from indigomaster33:50 players in each group, or 50 total?
master_trainer_mike says, "50 players total."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #551 from garou64:It talked one the site abuot playing online, where can I play D&D online?
master_trainer_pat says, "RPGA or something..."
master_trainer_mike says, "This is a Pokemon chat, check out the program Neverwinter Nights."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #552 from m_p_douglas:If a non Professor head judges a DCI tourney, then they pass the Professor test. Can they apply that tourney to their Professor Points.
master_trainer_mike says, "Yes they can."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #553 from soslowpoke:Okay, well from looking at the lists, I'd have to say that they are both have some pretty weak basics and that Rock Garden's at a bit of a Trainer disadvantage compared to Abyss (Great job for the trainers on that deck)
master_trainer_mike says, "Understood. Take a look at the article to get an idea of the limitaions that we are under when we design these things."
master_trainer_mike says, "Some come out better than others, but it depends on the cards in the set, what type of decks have been made before, rarities and so on."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #554 from soslowpoke:Any more hints on next months battlezone promo? (Assuming that those of us who do know arent allowed to tell =x)
master_trainer_pat says, "No, sorry."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #555 from daytongl:TMP Question - I attack with my Donfan using Rapid Spin, can I choose which of my opponents must switch their Pokemon? Also, can I pick my teammate's Pokemon to switch out with this since each item is a separate sentence?
master_trainer_pat says, "You can choose the opponent and you can choose between you and your teammate"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #556 from lepi1962:Will any of you other guys follow the example of The Great Dark One and trade Pokemo cards on the WOTC board?
master_trainer_mike says, "too busy, sorrry"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #557 from indigomaster33:since aqua is out, will you be posting the aqua oracle online soon?
master_trainer_mike says, "May take a few weeks but yes"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #558 from steelixownzu:Does switch for the opponent trigger octillery's power?
master_trainer_pat says, "No."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #559 from gym_leader_blaine:does the superbattle zone have to be done at a place were battle zone is played or can it be at any card shop
master_trainer_mike says, "Held at BattleZone locations."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #560 from lepi1962:What are the 4 Box Toppers in Aqpls?
master_trainer_pat says, "If anyone has received theirs yet maybe they could post and tell everyone."
master_trainer_pat says, "anyone?"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #561 from monkeyman8889:what does the card seer do in the new aquaopolis expansion?
master_trainer_mike says, "Sorry, we don;t answer these sorts of questions."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #562 from wizo_pokemom:is there supposed to be an advance sign-up for SuperBZ? I would hope so, since the seating is so limited...especially if people plan on travelling to these...:-(
master_trainer_mike says, "Well, that would be up to each location."
master_trainer_mike says, "Also there are 50 locations for this and the average attendance for the last Challenge series was about 35, so 50 shouldlbe fine."
master_trainer_mike says, "With the additional locations and all at the same time, hopefully this won;t be a poroblem."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #563 from m_p_douglas:Does Aqua Togetics Power HAVE to be used ALWAYS ?? It says something like take a basic energy off then puts it in the discard pile and gets a basic out of the discards pile and put it on the same Pokemon.
master_trainer_pat says, "No, you can choose to activate it or not."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #564 from soslowpoke:Are there any future plans for a new Play It! CD ROM or a southern islands-type gift box?
master_trainer_mike says, "Not at this time."
master_trainer_pat says, "Nothing that we're aware of"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #565 from chrisbo:For the Aquapolis Togetic's "Miracle Shift" power, is it mandatory or optional? Also, does it count as your normal "once per turn energy attachment" or not?
master_trainer_pat says, "optional"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #566 from chrisbo:For the Aquapolis Bellossom's "Flower Supplement" power, is it cumulative, or am I somehow limited to the maximum number of energies that can be attached?
master_trainer_mike says, "There is no limit, excpet for the fact that Bellossom is a stage 2 and it requires a coin flip as well."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #567 from lepi1962:According to your post there will be no SuperBZ in Canada. Will there be SuperBZ promo cards (if any) available to all at the later date?
master_trainer_mike says, "Who said this? I never did."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #568 from soslowpoke:Is there an entry fee for Super Battlezone?
master_trainer_mike says, "Yes, but details to come."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #569 from matthewssandslash:Just for peace of mind... WotC isn't planning on eliminating the Unlimited format anytime soon, right?
master_trainer_mike says, "No, we will still supoort it with ratings and such."
master_trainer_mike says, "We won;t run it as a main event very often but certainly as side events."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #570 from wizo_pokemom:re# 562...I'm just asking, because there would most likely be only one in say, Southern California...I'd hate to make a 2 hour drive up to LA or OC to find that there's no room... :-(
master_trainer_mike says, "Understood."
master_trainer_mike says, "We will do our best to spread them throughout the populated areas fairly."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #571 from m_p_douglas:Fortress's Spikes Pokemon Power: This power would not apply to the situation where your opponent had their active Pokemon knocked out and they had to replace it before they draw a card to start their turn, because they replaced it between turns not during their turn. Correct?
master_trainer_pat says, "Yes."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #572 from marril2000:any word on... [thinks]hmm... that Pokemon Player Rewards system? does it still seem as a future possiblity? also "happy early bday pure!"
master_trainer_mike says, "When we know stuff, we tell you stuff :)"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #573 from gym_leader_blaine:so lets say I was going to help pick a place to run the super battlezone in my area, so I should go off the list of were Battlezone is already run right? What if a have a store that wants to run battlezone as of this week, and I still run the Super there or does it have to be an already approved area?
master_trainer_mike says, "Ummm, we pick where they go, not you, but thank."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #574 from soslowpoke:Whats the format for SBZ?
master_trainer_pat says, "We'll let you know soon."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #576 from chrisbo:For the Aquapolis Togetic's "Miracle Shift" power, does it count as your normal "once per turn energy attachment" or not?
master_trainer_pat says, "It does not."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #575 from marril2000:i was just wondering... if at a Challenge Series event, a professor runs multiple drafts (at different times through the day), would he/she earn 1 master professor point for each draft he/she runs?
master_trainer_mike says, "Normally no, because working as staff at one of our ewvents is easier on you as the Judge than working at local sanctioned events."
master_trainer_mike says, "We have already provided most of the support done, so it usually is 1 point poer day."
master_trainer_mike says, "Of course, exceptions are made for people that work hard."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #577 from gym_leader_blaine:so do you guys pick the stores were they go or just the area and leave it upto the Premium TO to decided exactly were SBZ will be at?
master_trainer_mike says, "Sorry, can't go into those sorts of details."
master_trainer_mike says, "That's all?"
master_trainer_mike says, "Most of you must not have the new cards yet."
master_trainer_mike says, "We don't!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #578 from m_p_douglas:When you do schedule the Gym Challenges, it could be nice to not run an event say in Georgia one weekend and then run an event in Florida the next weekend, but maybe give a space of 2 weeks in between events that are run in States that are right next to each other. Quite a few people are going to drive to a nearby state and a weekend of rest between the two would be nice. Just one of the thousands of other details to think about...
master_trainer_mike says, "We keep many factors in mind."
master_trainer_mike says, "Realistically we place the events so that local players have an opportunity."
master_trainer_mike says, "We recognize some of you may travel to several of them, but they are not designed with that in mind."
master_trainer_mike says, "Just so you know."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #579 from marril2000:i know i asked this about BattleZone but why not, does SuperBattleZone involve those crazy green-star stampers in anyway shape or form? ;)
master_trainer_mike says, "nope"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #581 from indigomaster33:you said SBZ locations would be announced next week, as in next week on website, or next week in chat?
master_trainer_mike says, "On the web site."
master_trainer_mike says, "Any other questions?"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #582 from marril2000:so, what is today's word and quote/song of the day?
master_trainer_mike says, "Actually too busy lately to do these , sorry."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #583 from m_p_douglas:If I make my sanctioned events into BattleZone Sanctioned what would I do different besides mailing in sanctioning
master_trainer_mike says, "A store has to purchase BattleZone kits in order for you to run a BattleZone event."
master_trainer_mike says, "The sanctioning forms do need to be mailed in, but you can still report sanctioned BattleZone events electronically."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #584 from skywolf9653:Have you been pleased with the BZ results so far?
master_trainer_mike says, "The number of snactioned events has really increased and the powers that be notice stuff like that!"
master_trainer_mike says, "Also, most of the feedback we are getting form the retailers is favorable. What do you guys think of it?"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #585 from marril2000:what is the estimated time/target date for the next card-e set (can't remember name right now...)
master_trainer_pat says, "We can't tell you yet...someone earlier had a good guess though"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #586 from wizo_pokemom:what will you be doing at the NFL Experience down here in SD? Demo'ing the NFL TCG?
master_trainer_mike says, "Yes I will! Stop on by andlearn! :)"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #587 from soslowpoke:next time you see DMTM, ask him about the word, "Feh" ;)
master_trainer_mike says, "mmmmkay"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #588 from farbsman:How do we answer some of the questions on the delegate form if they already have battlezone?
master_trainer_mike says, "Just write they already have BattleZone"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #589 from m_p_douglas:got that what is this report to be filled out?? Is this done when I do the electronic reporting?
master_trainer_mike says, "You either run BattleZone as a sanctioned event and there is no report you have to submit. We get the details form the sanctioning info you send in."
master_trainer_mike says, "If you run BattleZone as a non-sanctioned event, you must submit a report (just like the old League reports)."
master_trainer_mike says, "You can mail it, fax it, or fill it out on our website."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #590 from marril2000:what about a flavor of the day? oh... for BattleZone attendance... so far i have 2 players, becides the poster, what do you think is another good way to get the word out?
master_trainer_mike says, "Let people know through the message boards."
master_trainer_pat says, "Butterscotch. How about trying to wear one of the sandwich board type signs at the mall.??"
master_trainer_mike says, "Or through local newspaper and community coverage, etc."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #591 from gym_leader_blaine:will there be other tounaments beside the SBZ ones for the year, like some challenge ones
master_trainer_mike says, "Guys, when we have stuff locked in, we will tell you."
master_trainer_mike says, "We are working on LOTS of stuff."
master_trainer_mike says, "But as you should know, business is business and we only blab when it is solid."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #592 from farbsman:Will DMTM still do his card of the day even though Aquapolis is out?
master_trainer_mike says, "You would have to ask him."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #593 from m_p_douglas:Have a fun vaction .... You deserve it...
master_trainer_mike says, "I'll be working most of it, but thanks :)"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #594 from marril2000:i was wondering this earlier, what ever happened to that "Simpsons TCG" that was mentioned in a wizards.com article some time back? was the idea abandoned?
master_trainer_pat says, "We're still planning on doing it...it's just been pushed back alittle bit"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #598 from bigdaddysnorlax:Is it possible to run BZ in a tournament format but not sanction it?
master_trainer_mike says, "Sure."
master_trainer_mike says, "I think you are offering your players more by snactioning it, but whatever works best for you and your players."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #599 from skywolf9653:How has the feeback with we RE to the Aqua set?
master_trainer_mike says, "Too soon to say."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #600 from marril2000:do you think pokemon is going to have a great year for 2003 like it did in 2002? where do you want to see the game in a year?
master_trainer_mike says, "Things are looking so bright, we should all wear shades."
master_trainer_pat says, "bleeh...bad quote...but I agree."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #601 from m_p_douglas:Re: 595 Print up Posters a put them places -- ask manager first -- dress nice -- some people will let you put up a poster in their stores.
master_trainer_mike says, "Good ideas all."
master_trainer_mike says, "Ask for help from the players in your community."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #602 from chrisbo:Hey Mike, what kind of snacks should be served at a "snactioned" tournament? ;-)
master_trainer_mike says, "How about Chrisbo bites?"
master_trainer_mike smirks.
master_trainer_pat says, "Whipped cream in a can"
master_trainer_pat says, "cheeze whiz"
master_trainer_pat says, "ritz bits"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #603 from soslowpoke:do any of the MTs have any musical talent?
master_trainer_mike says, "Musical ability? Yes."
master_trainer_mike says, "Talent???? hmmmmmmm"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #604 from m_p_douglas:are they 3 ultra rare Aquapolis cards harder to get in the sets?? Like the Shining in Neo 4?/
master_trainer_mike says, "Not sure."
master_trainer_pat says, "We have not received our boxes yet."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #605 from farbsman:What if you run Battlezone as a League and a tournament? I run the League 3 weeks and then sanction a tournament the 4th. The tournamnt is for the promos, the League for old promos, classic promo and jumbo. Do we still need to submit a league report,
master_trainer_mike says, "Yes please. You only need to submit one per month though."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #606 from bigdaddysnorlax:If a store does a non-sanctioned BZ tournament, should they report it on a BZ activity report, like they use for League type play.
master_trainer_mike says, "Yes."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #607 from soslowpoke:as in play instruments and such (we all know you can sing)
master_trainer_mike says, "Same answer. I used to play trumpet, french horn, piano, bass guitar, and drums."
master_trainer_pat says, "I play the spoons"
master_trainer_mike says, "How much of that I could still do is open to debate."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #608 from marril2000:so... was there any marketing products for Aquapolis like the Ledgendary Collection poster?
master_trainer_mike says, "Dunno."
master_trainer_mike says, "Though the foil boxes for Aquaplois boosters are pretty slick too."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #609 from wizo_pokemom:are the crystal legendaries going to be in aquapolis? ;-)
master_trainer_mike says, "There may be a few."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #610 from jackiej:i play piano
master_trainer_mike says, "Excellent!"
master_trainer_mike says, "Play some chopsticks!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #611 from steel_claw:Are there any plans on releasing _____'s Chansey?
master_trainer_mike says, "Nope."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #612 from marril2000:now, say there is a SuperBattleZone over down in Mass... and there is a nice snow storm over night on the 14th... would that location have to rescedule SBZ?
master_trainer_mike says, "As for any event, in the case of inclement wetaher or some other issue, they can reschedule."
master_trainer_pat says, "We will play Pokemon through rain, snow sleet hail and all that other stuff!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #613 from bigdaddysnorlax:Can Professors now sanction BZ tournaments at a Wizards store? I know we couldn't during League.
master_trainer_mike says, "I don;t think you can be listed as the TO, but you can be the Head Judge."
master_trainer_mike says, "Talk with the store manager though."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #614 from soslowpoke:Are the foils in Aquapolis numbered separetly from the other cards in the set? (Such as H1, H2, H3, etc)
master_trainer_pat says, "They should be yes."
master_trainer_mike says, "This was explained in the Aquapolis article I wrote for you guys on the web site."
master_trainer_pat says, "That is the normal foils...not the parallel foils(reverse foils)"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #616 from marril2000:any plans on the 'American Imakuni' idea? we know mtm does sing :P
master_trainer_mike says, "We don;t own Pokemon (as you have heard us say many times) so we do not have the rights to do that sort of thing."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #618 from m_p_douglas:Re 612: Say there is a Blizzard in Florida on Feb. 15??
master_trainer_pat says, "If there is a Blizzard in Florida...we're all in trouble sammy!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #619 from soslowpoke:Will that Aquapolis article go up soon then?
master_trainer_mike says, "Oops, I see its not up yet. It should be soon!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #621 from soslowpoke:Feh...what possessed you to play French Horn? o_O
master_trainer_mike says, "Got bored with the trumpet....."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #622 from marril2000:when will the BattleZone store list be updated?
master_trainer_mike says, "I will check on that."
master_trainer_pat says, "Tchau amigos e amigas."
master_trainer_mike says, "Kay gang, its 4 pm. I need to go check on the BattleZone list and the Aquapolis article and get the Delegate stuff out"
master_trainer_pat says, "Catch you next week."
master_trainer_mike says, "answer Professor email"
master_trainer_mike says, "slop the pigs"
master_trainer_mike says, "mow the lawn"
master_trainer_mike says, "and pack for my trip."
master_trainer_pat says, "Mike have fun in San Diego...I wish I was going..."
master_trainer_pat says, "The Superbowl!"
master_trainer_pat nods solemnly.
master_trainer_pat says, "Bye"
master_trainer_mike says, "If you are in San Diego, I will be at teh NFL experience teaching the NFL Showdown game. Stop by the booth and say hi!"
master_trainer_mike says, "Pat and Steve will get the chat for you next week."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #624 from m_p_douglas:The Professor Points are working well. I have lots of people wanting to Head Judge for me. Without the Points.....
master_trainer_mike says, "Excellent! Good to hear!"
master_trainer_mike says, "Thanks gang!"
master_trainer_mike says, "See you in 2 weeks!"
master_trainer_mike says, "Bye"