Pokemon Chat Report - Thursday, March 13, 2003
by Team Compendium (with special thanks to Lance313 and Magmar2000)

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master_trainer_mike says, "Howdy gang!"
master_trainer_mike says, "Hear any news lately?"
master_trainer_mike smiles.
darkmt_mike says, "Hello all!"
darkmt_mike says, "Whats going on out there?"
master_trainer_mike says, "FYI, just send out an order for the Professor membership cards (I know some had expired). You should see them in 4-5 weeks."
darkmt_mike smiles.
master_trainer_mike says, "Also, starting plans on the next Super BattleZone next week."
master_trainer_mike says, "Looks like we will be shooting for the weekend of May 24-25th for it (so we avoid Mother's day)."
master_trainer_mike says, "Skyridge is out soon"
master_trainer_mike says, "Then LC 2 and Jampboree"
master_trainer_mike says, "Big tournaments at Origins and Gen Con!"
master_trainer_mike says, "So much Pokemania to go!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #381 from gym_leader_blaine:what can you tell us things we might see in the sets after skyridge
master_trainer_mike says, "Wait and see :)"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #382 from skywolf9653:Mike, I just want to say THANK-YOU and the entire Staff at WotC for 5 years of the best game that I have ever played.
master_trainer_mike says, "Gee thanks :)"
darkmt_mike says, "Yuo are welcome."
master_trainer_mike says, "You did a spiffy job too Marsh!"
master_trainer_mike says, "Kudos to Marsh!"
master_trainer_mike says, "Minty fresh Marsh!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #383 from mysterioustrainer:What is going to happen to the Professor Program after WotC is done with Pokemon? Do you think the Pokemon Company can keep it running?
master_trainer_mike says, "The Pokemon Company has not contacted us yet about what their OP plans are."

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #384 from skywolf9653:Mike, can you offer some insight as to future sets, now that the License Issue has finally be put to rest?
darkmt_mike says, "Not yet."
master_trainer_mike says, "It all depends on logistics and stuff."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #385 from pokesensei:Hey Mike and Mike,with the news of the future,how long will BattleZone go on?What will be the last month kits will be sent out?
master_trainer_mike says, "BattleZone will be produced and supported throughout WOTC's involvement with Pokemon."
master_trainer_mike says, "August will be the final kits."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #386 from gym_leader_blaine:MTM did you get my emaill from this afternoon, just wanted to check.
master_trainer_mike says, "Yup, got a hole bunch, thanks."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #387 from farbsman:How long will leagues continue for this year?
master_trainer_mike says, "See above answer :)"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #388 from indigomaster33:....so now that we know about losing the license, its time to tell us alot of details that were previously "we don't comment early anymore"?
master_trainer_mike says, "Huh?!?!?!"
master_trainer_mike says, "Ever hear of propietary information?? :)"
darkmt_mike says, "The details are 3 tweleve and 14"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #389 from pojo_phil:aww, this means I have to be with my mother and grandmother... versus kingdra and magcargo on Mothers Day
darkmt_mike shakes his head.
darkmt_mike smirks.
master_trainer_mike says, "I'm going to tell them you said that!!!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #390 from soslowpoke:Please tell us Jamboree will be a balanced set liek the others and wont go overboard on brokenness since its the end
master_trainer_mike says, "Ummmmm...we like it."
darkmt_mike says, "I like it!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #391 from ukpokemonpro:At some point the plug will be pulled on the DCI and PokeGym .. it will happen .. can you tell us when?
master_trainer_mike says, "The Pokemon Company has not contacted us about what their OP plans are."
master_trainer_mike says, "We plan oin supporting all of our programs while we are still involved with Pokemon."
darkmt_mike says, "The Gym will continue to run"
darkmt_mike says, "at least through out our invovement with Pokemon"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #392 from jpdevilliers80:Can you perhaps tell us why you guys lost the license?
master_trainer_mike says, "Ever hear of business?"
master_trainer_mike says, "Pokemon is a business just like Star Wars is a business."
master_trainer_mike says, "We enjoyed (very much) being involved with Pokemon the last 5 years."
master_trainer_mike says, "We wish it the best of all futures as it continues on without us."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #393 from pojo_phil:Who is picking up the license?
master_trainer_mike says, "I dunno."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #394 from lepi1962:Can Nintendo release ADV set ata the same time as you release Jumboree?
master_trainer_mike says, "No idea."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #395 from nidoking12345:I just wanted to say, you did an awesome job on Pokemon
darkmt_mike says, "Thank you."
master_trainer_mike says, "Thanks gang, you were all ANBD are still a lot of fun to work with."
master_trainer_mike says, "It's not over yet gang!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #396 from ukpokemonpro:So is the plan to release Skyridge in April, LCII in May and then Jamboree sometime in Late Summer
master_trainer_mike says, "Something like that (though as you all know, sometimes things change)."
darkmt_mike says, "Can't be exact."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #397 from michel1be:Will Origins be an open tournament ? Everybody could then participate.
master_trainer_mike says, "Origins will have the Professor Championship (professors only). There will also be numerous open tournaments of all types for players of all ages."
master_trainer_mike says, "Gen Con will have the Team Multiplay Championship, numerous open tournaments, and the Fan Appreciation tournament (open to players if all ages)."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #398 from mysterioustrainer:The president of WotC mentioned about a Fan Apprication Tournament at GenCon, any details?
master_trainer_mike says, "A great bug mutliple format (sealed and constructed) tournament with lots of fun and prizes for all who come!"
darkmt_mike says, "Be there."
master_trainer_mike says, "Be there or be a trapezoid!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #399 from wizo_pokemom:will those of us who are "behind" in kits, due to merchant issues be able to order ALL of them, even the ones we've missed?
master_trainer_mike says, "Details still being worked out."

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #400 from soslowpoke:So no Challenge series or worlds this year?
darkmt_mike says, "Nope."
master_trainer_mike says, "We were unable to make plans for the Challenge series or a World Championship while the futrure of Pokemon was uncertain."
master_trainer_mike says, "Instead we are providing a huge fan Appreciation tournament for players of all ages at Gen Con."
master_trainer_mike says, "European players who have won trips in qualifiers for Worlds will instead be sent to Gen Con to join in the festivities!"
master_trainer_mike says, "Be there or be a rhombus!"

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #401 from nidoking12345:Will the Pokemon company continue to run organized tournaments
darkmt_mike says, "You will have to contact them for that info."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #402 from skywolf9653:Mike, did WotC and TPC part on friendly terms?
master_trainer_mike says, "Sure."
darkmt_mike says, "Yes."
master_trainer_mike says, "Different directions were chosen after discussion."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #403 from indigomaster33:so what is this "fan appreiciation" tournament going to consist of?
master_trainer_mike says, "Sealed (theme deck challenge) rounds and modified constructed rounds. Prizes for ALL who participate!"

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #404 from soslowpoke:Was it a bit of a shock to you all when you found out the offer for licensing was rejected?
darkmt_mike says, "You have to be prepared for any eventuality."
darkmt_mike says, "That is the nature of the game."
master_trainer_mike says, "We wanted to continue with Pokemon and even though we won;t be, we wish it the best of luck."
darkmt_mike says, "It was something we wanted to contiue to do."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #405 from lepi1962:Do you still see the purpose for LC2?
darkmt_mike says, "Very clearly."
master_trainer_mike says, "Yeah, lots of new players unable to get the older cards."
master_trainer_mike says, "Also, hopefully it will be great for limited play (like LC was)."

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #406 from farbsman:has TPC said anything about what will happen with cards and future sets, will old cards be allowed in any play after Wotc is done with it?
darkmt_mike says, "No."
darkmt_mike says, "They have not said anything."
master_trainer_mike says, "TPC has not contacted us about OP plans yet."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #407 from ukpokemonpro:Why is the professor list missing from the website?
master_trainer_mike says, "It's there. It crashed last night."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #408 from michel1be:Any news on the release of Neo Pets ?
master_trainer_mike says, "Keep an eye on our web site. Later this year so far."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #409 from mysterioustrainer:After Pokemon is done with WotC, will you still play with us?
darkmt_mike says, "Of course."
master_trainer_mike says, "Sure! I plan on winning every tournament!!!"
darkmt_mike says, "Fat cahnce!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #410 from nopoke59:will you be involved in the transition of pokemon to Nintendo?
master_trainer_mike says, "I will still be working to run all of the rest of our involvement with Pokemon."
master_trainer_mike says, "After that, I work on Neo Pets and Avalon Hill board games (any one upo for Risk 2210?)"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #412 from pokesensei:Mike and Mike,what will you guys be doing after Pokemon?Comtinuing with WotC in other fields ?
master_trainer_mike says, "See above answer."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #413 from mysterioustrainer:Will professors be needed at Origins and Gencon alot?
master_trainer_mike says, "All Profesors who show up and offer to help will be used and duly rewarded."
darkmt_mike says, "Yeah!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #414 from pojo_phil:Trophies at Super Battlezone? Any other details on prize support?

master_trainer_mike says, "I read all of your feedback reports and will adjust and improve accordingly."aster_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #415 from neo_fox:Hey... you never know, One year from now, TPC might crwal back to you guys again!
darkmt_mike laughs hysterically.
master_trainer_mike says, "Uhhhhhh......doubtful."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #416 from ukpokemonpro:Given that it is his last chance will you be sending DMTM to European GenCon? Sorry MTM ;)
master_trainer_mike says, "He had better start swimming now."
darkmt_mike shakes his head.

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #417 from mysterioustrainer:I'll sure to be there MTM, and I'll see if I can bring coffee
darkmt_mike says, "Bring Maple Bars!"
master_trainer_mike says, "I'm more of a hot chocolate person myself"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #418 from pojo_phil:Will Jamboree and Legendary Collection 2 be in 11 card boosters or 9?
master_trainer_mike says, "Dunno."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #419 from yoshi1001:Well it's been great time. But I have to ask-what is the special energy card type of rainbow energy? ;-)
master_trainer_mike says, "I think he is trying to be funny."
master_trainer_mike says, "just a guess"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #420 from lepi1962:Will J-set be vanding and/or WOTC own set?
master_trainer_mike says, "vanding?"
darkmt_mike says, "Vanding! Yes that's it!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #421 from soslowpoke:Why aren't you able to support battlezone throughout the rest of the year? It just seems like everything other than sets are ending by August
master_trainer_mike says, "WOTC will support all of our Pokemon programs throughout the rest of our involvement with the brand."
master_trainer_mike says, "TPC has their own plans."
master_trainer_mike says, "We wish them te best of luck."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #422 from lugiasforce:Can you tell us how to contact TPC?
master_trainer_mike says, "No, but I've seen post on the Gym with contact info."
darkmt_mike says, "Look there."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #424 from mob2099:what are the formats for origins/gencon and fan appr. tournies?
master_trainer_mike says, "Those details will come but quickly"
master_trainer_mike says, "Prof championship is like last year (sealed, modified constructed and then rochester for top 8)"
master_trainer_mike says, "Team Event at Gen Con is sealed and modified constructed"
master_trainer_mike says, "as is the fan tournament"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #425 from pojo_phil:Will we continue to see you guys in other WotC Products?
master_trainer_mike says, "I might just jump out of a box of Star Wars (watch out)"
darkmt_mike says, "Ewe!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #426 from soslowpoke:How much prizes are we talking about for the Fan Appreciation Tournament? ;)
darkmt_mike says, "Many."
master_trainer_mike says, "mucho grande!!!!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #427 from lugiasforce:Is there any possibility of you making another offer for the license?
master_trainer_mike says, "TPC and WOTC have chosen to go their own ways."
darkmt_mike says, "I don't think that is an option."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #428 from skywolf9653:Mike, how have sales of Aquaplois been, is it still a strong seller for WotC?
master_trainer_mike says, "We are happy with the sales."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #429 from soslowpoke:Do you think Modified one last time before Gencon?
master_trainer_mike says, "Do you mean it wil change? Doubtful. It was planned to be updated in September."
master_trainer_mike says, "No need to rush that."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #430 from lizardotc:This seems to fit right in with Hasbro's stated intent to 'emphasize core brands, while implementing cost reductions'. Would you say that is a fair statement?
master_trainer_mike says, "Uhh , we actually wanted to continue with Pokemon."
master_trainer_mike says, "It was just a mutual business decision."
master_trainer_mike says, "There was no overarching plan."
darkmt_mike says, "Not clear that it is related or not."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #431 from gym_leader_blaine:will professors still be able to work on there Master Professorship this year?
master_trainer_mike says, "Sure."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #432 from bigchuck001:Hey guys, 2 things: First of all, I want to say thanks for everything you've done. Pokemon has been great to me and I really hate to see this happen. 2nd, I just got here so I'm not sure if anyone asked but is there still going to be Challenge Seri
master_trainer_mike says, "Thank you back."
master_trainer_mike says, "No Challenge series."
master_trainer_mike says, "But come to the fan appreciation tournament if you can."
master_trainer_mike says, "My boss who is standing behind me says I don;t get away that easily (even when Pokemon is done)."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #434 from xxshining_celebixx:is jamboree the name for the wizards set or is it subject to change?
master_trainer_mike says, "I voted for Breakin 2: Electric Boogaloo but was shouted down."
darkmt_mike says, "I voted for Hadsisfire"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #435 from gym_leader_blaine:so can you see about us getting more foil energies in the league kits since you still have some left over from last time?
master_trainer_mike says, "You might see more of that cloming your way soon (go to GEN CON!!!)"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #436 from matthewssandslash:Any big announcements so far?
master_trainer_mike says, "Hmmm, I picked up The Two Towers for my PS2, cool game."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #437 from mysterioustrainer:RE: 409 Well we will know if you win every tournament because you jump up and yell I won (just like at the Wizards/Prof challenge. ; )
darkmt_mike says, "It happens so little."
darkmt_mike smirks.
master_trainer_mike says, "Hey, when you only win once a year, its a big deal!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #438 from ukpokemonpro:Will we ever see rev holo elm outside the US?
master_trainer_mike says, "All delegates are being snet it. Including many outside the US."

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #439 from xxshining_celebixx:can u tell us what jamboree will consist of....card wise?
darkmt_mike says, "Nope."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #440 from gym_leader_blaine:I would love to play a game of Risk with you, It is one of the best board games out there!!!
darkmt_mike says, "I agree."
master_trainer_mike says, "Well, keeo an eye on our web site as we will be sanctioning Risk 2210 tournaments soon."
master_trainer_mike says, "As well as big Championship events at Origfins and Gen Con."

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #441 from skywolf9653:Mike, will cards printed by WotC, be valid with the successor company, or wouldn't you know?
darkmt_mike says, "That is up to them."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #442 from neo_fox:Hey... if OP continues with TPC, at least you guys will be able to play this time around
master_trainer_mike says, "and maybe win"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #443 from nidoking12345:Are you gonna have SBZ at different locations this time
darkmt_mike says, "Big Maybe"
master_trainer_mike says, "Some will be the same, some different"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #444 from skywolf9653:Mike, will these chats continue, or is this the last one?
master_trainer_mike says, "They will continue for a while."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #445 from nidoking12345:After WotC is done, will the price of your cards drop. Will we be allowed to use them?
master_trainer_mike says, "What?"
master_trainer_mike says, "Why would they drop?"

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #446 from neo_fox:Whats gonna happen to Gengar?
darkmt_mike says, "Nothing. He is impervious to change."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #447 from mysterioustrainer:Re 417 Hot Chocolate is no problem (its times like these why I love to work for starbucks) Anyways here is a serious question, will you still be gving MP status to those who earn 5 points this year?
master_trainer_mike says, "I will do the last run for Master Professor status on August 31st, 2003. Earn your points befor ethen."

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #449 from drpoke:Im Late did I miss anything, this is Pokedok
master_trainer_mike says, "We have lots of WCW left lying aourn, want some?"
darkmt_mike says, "You missed everything!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #450 from lugiasforce:Where is the fan appreciation tourny gonna be at?
master_trainer_mike says, "Gen Con in Indianapolis."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #452 from drpoke:How come on the Dci Organizers page the list of Master Professors and Professors are low in actual numbers?
master_trainer_mike says, "Because many of the expirartion dates had passed. I caught it today and have been going through and manually updating them."
master_trainer_mike says, "It may takle me a while. There are a lot of you."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #453 from mysterioustrainer:Re 432 Your boss is behind you?
master_trainer_mike says, "Yup"
darkmt_mike says, "Not mine"
darkmt_mike nods solemnly.
master_trainer_mike says, "Actually my boss's boss's boss to be exact."

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #454 from michel1be:Can you tell us when exactly will be the end of Wizards involvment with Pokemon ?
darkmt_mike says, "Nope. Not exactly."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #455 from drpoke:Can you say what events you guys are going to be in?
master_trainer_mike says, "In? We have to run the darn things!"
darkmt_mike says, "Run um."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #456 from soslowpoke:Will we get goody bags at GenCon like they used to give out at Mall Tours and STSs? ^_^
master_trainer_mike says, "Sure plenty of Dune for you all."
darkmt_mike laughs hysterically.

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #457 from pojo_phil:Professor Program Polo Shirts... will we be able to pick one up for helping out at Origins/GenCon
master_trainer_mike says, "mmmmmaybe"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #458 from purity1:you're really going to start sanctioning risk 2210???????
master_trainer_mike says, "Yeah! Cool huh?"
master_trainer_mike says, "More board games to come loater.,"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #459 from gym_leader_blaine:so is every Professor being sent out a elm promo then?
master_trainer_mike says, "why? do you think you deserve one?? hmmmm?"

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #460 from xxshining_celebixx:can u tell us the proposal wizards made to tpc that made them turn u down?
darkmt_mike says, "Proprietary information."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #461 from lepi1962:Can one of the prices at the final tournament be the "non-existing" card?
darkmt_mike says, "Depends do you have any?"
master_trainer_mike says, "Ask if Team Zeo will bring some of their spiffy cards."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #462 from profpoinko:is there any chance of having an after-hours tourney for those of us who aren't able to to attend during the day at gencon?
master_trainer_mike says, "I'm sure there wil be plenty of hours of Pokemon minty goodness the whole time."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #463 from xxshining_celebixx:are there any plans for a new tcg league next year?
master_trainer_mike says, "We have Neo pets coming and possibly some otherh cool stuff later on (like board games and such)."
master_trainer_mike says, "Simpsons too!"

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #464 from pojo_phil:Preorder Pokemon Ruby and Saphire and you recieve a coin... any problems with it like the Lugia plastic coin from the movie?
master_trainer_mike says, "Doh!"
master_trainer_mike says, "Not that I've seen."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #465 from gym_leader_blaine:do you know if TPC is planning to contiune with some kind of Pokemon stuff this year after you are done, or will there be a gap between the change over?
master_trainer_mike says, "They have not tol dus of their plans, sorry."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #466 from soslowpoke:provided the next SBZ is a success, do you think there'll be more for LCII and/or Jamboree?
master_trainer_mike says, "mmmmaybe"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #467 from profpoinko:SANCTIONED CANDYLAND?!
master_trainer_mike says, "Uncle Wiggly!!!!"
darkmt_mike says, "That is just crazy talk!"
master_trainer_mike says, "or Hi ho Cherry-O"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #468 from mysterioustrainer:Re: 457 If we beg really hard, can we get a Prof Polo shirt for staff help at Origins and Gen Con?
master_trainer_mike says, "You may beg if you like."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #469 from indigomaster33:is the fan appriaciation tourny gonna be sanctioned?
master_trainer_mike says, "Sure!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #470 from drpoke:whats going to happen with the rest of the promos that are laying around the office or store room?
master_trainer_mike says, "Hey! We have to eat!"
darkmt_mike says, "Sneseal will eat them."
master_trainer_mike says, "Hmmmm nutricious mews......"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #471 from gym_leader_blaine:reg to 459 I deserve the promos that I have, the question is do you feel that the each Professor deserve one?
master_trainer_mike says, "what? and spoil your dinner?"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #472 from xxshining_celebixx:is there a chance that you guys might hold a contest where the winner gets the full sets of all the cards wizards have made for pokemon?
darkmt_mike says, "Doubtful."
master_trainer_mike says, "there is also a chance of being struck by lightning too!"
master_trainer_mike says, "same chance as winning the lottery :)"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #473 from skywolf9653:Mike, are you hopeful that the successor company will continue OP with this game?
master_trainer_mike says, "They have OP plans, but what they are we dunno."

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #474 from pojo_phil:Okay, this has been bugging me... I looked on a search engine for a picture of a maple bar. NO RESULTS! Send me a scan DMTM!
darkmt_mike says, "Lok up maple Bar."
darkmt_mike says, "I can't send you a scan I always end up eating them first."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #475 from gym_leader_blaine:Will we see Unown R promo before you lost the licence. I would love to finish my Unown set in english
master_trainer_mike says, "Uhhh, probably not."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #476 from drpoke:What will be the last Wotc sponsored event this year?
master_trainer_mike says, "I'm sure some Magic tournament will be run on Dec 31st!"
darkmt_mike says, "Magic tourney at Mcgills"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #477 from pwannabe:Is there any official word on where pokemon tcg will be heading after you guys lose it ;(
master_trainer_mike says, "left?"
darkmt_mike says, "Nope."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #478 from soslowpoke:Will the monuments pay a visit to GenCon?
darkmt_mike says, "We can't drag them around anymore."
master_trainer_mike says, "the monuments have retired and are resting comfortably in Florida"

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #479 from profpoinko:can we bring our own fans to the fan appreciation tourney(along with our professor labcoats)?
darkmt_mike says, "Sure. If you have fans."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #480 from mysterioustrainer:Ideas besides tourney to express our thanks at Origins and Gencon this year?
master_trainer_mike says, "I plan on shaking lots of hands."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #481 from lizardotc:How soon can we take the online test to become NeoPets Master Vets? I can HARDLY wait!
darkmt_mike says, "Nice ring to it!"
master_trainer_mike says, "Hmmmm....master vets!......(writes that omne down)"

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #482 from soslowpoke:What are the GenCon dates for this summer?
darkmt_mike says, "July 25-27"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #483 from gym_leader_blaine:what is the last Pokemon tournament sponcered event this year?
master_trainer_mike says, "I'm assuming there will be local BattleZone tournaments held in August."

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #484 from drpoke:question#476 What I meant is what will be the last Pokemon Event sponsored by Wotc this year before the license is done?
darkmt_mike says, "Gen COn. for us."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #485 from purity1:i'll try and get the cape done for gencon...
master_trainer_mike says, "Cool!"
darkmt_mike says, "LoL"
darkmt_mike smirks.

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #486 from pojo_phil:Its not an issue of not finding results... all it gives me is 'maple' furniture. Florida is deprived of maple bars as pastries!
darkmt_mike says, "That is just wrong!"

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #487 from nidoking12345:who's your favorite Pokemon
darkmt_mike says, "Gengar."
darkmt_mike says, "Of course."
master_trainer_mike says, "Weedle!"
darkmt_mike says, "He was trapped into Weedle he was making a Joke and now he is stuck with the Weedle."
master_trainer_mike says, "At least I made a choice first!!!!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #488 from bulletpokemonmaster:So with this license being rejected for ADV cards, whats to come after Jamboree?
master_trainer_mike says, "You would have to ask the Pokemon Company what their plans are."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #489 from lepi1962:Any chance of sending you all guys some cards for your signatures?
darkmt_mike says, "Sure. Self addressed stamped envelopes to..."
darkmt_mike says, "PO box 707 Renton WA 98057"
darkmt_mike says, "Att. Mike Boozer or Mike Gills"

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #490 from profpoinko:doesn't anyone at wizards like the all mighty, all powerful Zubat?
master_trainer_mike says, "nope"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #492 from drpoke:How late can we use DCI Reporter for running Pokemon Sanctioned Events? Can you give a time line on when it is?
master_trainer_mike says, "The future is uncertain or so my magic 8-ball says"
master_trainer_mike says, "dunno"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #494 from pwannabe:Did TPC give the License to someone else or are they working directly with the US?
master_trainer_mike says, "dunno"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #495 from bulletpokemonmaster:Stupid question, but I can I have all of WOTC's extra cards before they get destroyed, if thats where they gonna go?
master_trainer_mike says, "who says they are going to be destroyed?"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #498 from bigchuck001:So I take it there will be no trip to anywhere for winning the Professor Championship at Origins.
master_trainer_mike says, "Tell you what, I will personally take tth ewinner on a trip out to dinner that night."
darkmt_mike says, "Typo?"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #500 from drpoke:When will be the last Pokemon Chat? Any idea on what Month it is going to be?
master_trainer_mike says, "dunno"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #501 from mysterioustrainer:re 492 You mean to tell me over half of the questions we've asked all these years came from a Magic 8-ball?!
master_trainer_mike says, "Hasbro goodness!"
darkmt_mike says, "Half?"
darkmt_mike says, "Try all."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #502 from profpoinko:my cards aren't going to spontaniously combust now, are they?
darkmt_mike says, "The timers are set."
darkmt_mike laughs hysterically.
master_trainer_mike says, "make sure to irarradiate them to defuse them at your earliets convenience"
master_trainer_mike smirks.

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #504 from bulletpokemonmaster:Will negotiations still go on with TPC for renewing the license and making ADV Cards?
master_trainer_mike says, "TPC and WOTC have agreed to go their separate ways as far as Pokemon goes."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #505 from gym_leader_blaine:maybe we could win a trip to play Risk with the MT's
darkmt_mike says, "You would lose bad."
master_trainer_mike says, "I am the master of the moon strategy!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #506 from nidoking12345:TPC will be making ADV cards, right?
master_trainer_mike says, "dunno, ask them"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #507 from pojo_phil:RE 498: MTM, what happens if the Professor Championship runs late? Then you will have to pay for the entire top eight's hotdogs
master_trainer_mike says, "I am willing to take that risk"

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #508 from pokesensei:DMTM,ALL your answers have come from the Magic 8 Ball?We always figured as such when you answered a ruling... [rotflmao]
darkmt_mike says, "Mostly right I might add."
master_trainer_mike says, "gas my side is killing me with laughter"
master_trainer_mike says, "really"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #510 from bulletpokemonmaster:You think their is a way for the Pokemon fans can encourage TPC to let WOTC have the license for ADV Cards and after?
master_trainer_mike says, "like we said, TPC and WOTC have agreed to go separate ways about Pokemon"
master_trainer_mike says, "say to whomever what you will"

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #514 from drpoke:Any new articles going up on the site?
darkmt_mike says, "Of course."
darkmt_mike says, "Working on a sealed deck one now."

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #516 from trekiev:who is the successor company?
darkmt_mike says, "Dunno."

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #511 from purity1:i thought we figured out a while ago the rulings came from the gba
darkmt_mike laughs hysterically.

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #512 from pojo_phil:Could a Magic Eight Ball be considered a legal randomizer ;x
master_trainer_mike says, "Chris (my boss's boss's boss) says it tells the future which isn't random"

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #513 from mysterioustrainer:When can we expect to see stuff from last Super Battlezone DMTM?
darkmt_mike says, "As soon as it is edited."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #515 from calathon:Sanctioned "Mystery Date" coming up, then?
master_trainer_mike says, "good one"

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #519 from lepi1962:Will there be "A Skyridge card of the day" on the board any time soon?
darkmt_mike says, "Maybe"

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #520 from calathon:I missed the initial Risk thing. Is that a card game or more like a war game simulation?
darkmt_mike says, "It si a board game."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #518 from trekiev:will Gen Con Los Angeles get any events?
master_trainer_mike says, "nope"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #521 from drpoke:So I guess that we dont have to worry about what is the next set rotated out of Modified?
master_trainer_mike says, "I guess"
master_trainer_mike says, "mmmmaybe"
master_trainer_mike says, "mmaybe Gen Con will be diiferent!"
master_trainer_mike says, "muhahahahahahahaha"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #522 from nidoking12345:Is the coin-flip on the E-Reader a legal randomizer?
master_trainer_mike says, "nope"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #524 from trekiev:any events for Gen Con Los Angeles?
master_trainer_mike says, "maybe Risk 2210"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #525 from profpoinko:is LC II and Jamboree going to be ecard format? or will I be smited for asking?
master_trainer_mike says, "nope, and no smiting today"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #526 from mysterioustrainer:MTM can I assume you'll email professors when the time comes when they can sign up for staff services at Origins and Gencon right?
master_trainer_mike says, "sure"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #527 from master_o_pokemon:I want to let you guys know that throughout the 4-5 years you guys have run the game, we've enjoyed it. Thanks.
master_trainer_mike says, "We have enjoyed hosting you all, thank you!"
darkmt_mike says, "Thank you. We have enjoyed it also!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #528 from drpoke:Hows the weather there?
darkmt_mike says, "Wet and Rainy!"
master_trainer_mike says, "the weather outside is frightful"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #529 from drpoke:Where is Pat and Steve?
darkmt_mike says, "Steve says Hi!"
master_trainer_mike says, "Pat is out celebrating the birt of his son."
master_trainer_mike says, "Steve is on the phones."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #531 from trekiev:at this rate, how many more best promos will there be?
master_trainer_mike says, "5 or so."

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #532 from drpoke:what is the word of the day?
darkmt_mike says, "DON'T PANIC!"
master_trainer_mike says, "and always keep a towle handy"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #533 from bulbasnore:ThanksA$1M guys. BTW, will we expect updated Prof cards now, or will those expiring in 3/03 be the last batch?
master_trainer_mike says, "As earlier stated, a new batch of cards was sent out yesterday. You should receive them in a month or so."
master_trainer_mike says, "My apologies aboutthe delay."

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #534 from nidoking12345:At least in WA it's not as cold as Cleveland
darkmt_mike says, "True."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #535 from bulbasnore:I missed it. What is Jamboree? Any details on LC II?
master_trainer_mike says, "YOu came late! Bad!!!!"
darkmt_mike says, "It is a small african mammal."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #536 from skywolf9653:Will Hasbro be manning the phones at WotC eventually?
master_trainer_mike says, "errrrrr"
master_trainer_mike says, "no"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #538 from pokesensei:Did you send out updated Master Professor cards as well or just Professor?
master_trainer_mike says, "both"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #540 from mysterioustrainer:And updating our info in the DCI database updates our professor stats right?
master_trainer_mike says, "it certainly makes sure that you rmailing address is correct"

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #541 from pojo_phil:Box toppers in Skyridge, Jamboree, LC2?
darkmt_mike says, "Wait and see!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #542 from pwannabe:MTM, DMTM will you be specializing in a different WOTC TCG after theres no more Pokemon?
darkmt_mike says, "The Eightball is unclear!"
darkmt_mike smiles.
master_trainer_mike says, "I will be working on Neo Pets and Avalon Hill board games as well as helping Kierin and Damon when they ask me too."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #543 from farbsman:Do professors that organized or worked 3 battlezones still get the Elm promos?
master_trainer_mike says, "Yes you will!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #544 from drpoke:how many cards in LC 2 and Jamboree?
master_trainer_mike says, "more than 1, less than 50000"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #545 from profpoinko:does this mean there will be an 8-Ball trainer for Jamboree?
master_trainer_mike says, "hmmmmm"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #546 from bulbasnore:Don't apologize. I am a large N.A. mammal, BTW. Thanks for continuing to make these remaining sets: Jam. & LC2. Will DCI rankings for PKMN remain up after Aug?
master_trainer_mike says, "They will remian up for the duration of our involvement with Pokemon."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #547 from mysterioustrainer:I am going to be head judging Battlezones (starting this sunday) so 3 of that gets a promo? (doesn't matter too much)
master_trainer_mike says, "This was announced a long time ago."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #548 from trekiev:jamboree is the wizard's made set?
master_trainer_mike says, "Yup"
darkmt_mike says, "Yes..."
master_trainer_mike says, "that's all?"
master_trainer_mike says, "Ok"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #549 from mysterioustrainer:Re: 547 I should look in the archives right?
master_trainer_mike says, "Yup"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #550 from pojo_phil:Hmmm, what do you recommend to remove ink? I sorta tatooed my DCI number on the back of my neck
master_trainer_mike says, "Keep it to play in sanctioned WCW tournaments"
master_trainer_mike says, "(kidding)"
master_trainer_mike says, "your DCI number is good for any game that WOTC runs"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #551 from farbsman:will there be any other ways of obtaining the blue professor polos other then judging the 2 events? Also, will the Super battlezone judges for may recieve them?
master_trainer_mike says, "details being worked out"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #553 from bulletpokemonmaster:I am assuming Jaboree is Vending Promo, and other promos not released, correct? or is it something else totally different?
master_trainer_mike says, "assuming is bad"
darkmt_mike says, "It is bot good to assume."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #555 from chrisbo:Has there been a termination date set yet for WOTC's involvement with Pokemon? Or is it still pending?
master_trainer_mike says, "we will continue to support all of the sets we release"
master_trainer_mike says, "no date set yet"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #556 from mysterioustrainer:Bye MTM look forward to next chat
master_trainer_mike says, "Later!"

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #557 from pokesensei:Since DMTM uses the Magic 8 Ball for his rulings,does that make it "official" for us to use it for rulings in Tournaments too? :-)
darkmt_mike says, "No. Only I can use the Great 8 ball!"

darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #559 from pojo_phil:Will the PokeGym remain up after involvement with Pokemon ends for WotC?
darkmt_mike says, "The Gym will be there through our involvement. After that it will need to be discussed."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #562 from profpoinko:when Pokemon completely reverts over to tpc, will we still be able to run sanctioned tournaments and stuff, or will all of that be in tpc's hands?
master_trainer_mike says, "That will be up to the Pokemon Company and their programs"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #563 from pwannabe:Will WOTC allow the new lisencee to use their rules and rulings since they are all so well thoughtout ;
master_trainer_mike says, "They have not contacted us yet about their plans."
master_trainer_mike says, "Ok see you all next week!"
darkmt_mike says, "Time to go. Take it easy!"
darkmt_mike says, "Talk to you next week!"