Pokemon Chat Report - Thursday, March 27, 2003
by Team Compendium (with special thanks to Magmar2000)

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master_trainer_pat says, "Hi gang it's good to be back. Though I understand I missed a bit of bad news while I was gone."
master_trainer_mike says, "Yeah!"
master_trainer_mike says, "The new Superman movie has been delayed again!!!"
master_trainer_pat says, "D'oh!"
master_trainer_mike says, "Anyway welcome back Pat."
master_trainer_pat says, "Thanks."
master_trainer_mike says, "Be nice, he doesn't get much sleep lately......"
master_trainer_pat says, "I missed you guys..."
master_trainer_pat says, "Right!"
master_trainer_pat says, "Hey, Dark Apprentice Steve says to say Hi for him!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #665 from gym_leader_blaine:do you have to be a Magic DCI jugde to be able to sanction tournaments, or just being a TO enough?
master_trainer_mike says, "You do not."
master_trainer_mike says, "Anyone can sanction a tournament. Details on doing this are on the web at www.thedci.com"
master_trainer_mike says, "Just click on the For Organizers link"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #666 from wizo_pokemom:congratulations to the new daddy, pat...hope you don't miss your sleep too much, and that mom and baby are doing fine :-)
master_trainer_pat says, "Thanks. I am doing ok...Mom and little MT Matthew are doing fine.."
master_trainer_pat smiles.

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #667 from gym_leader_blaine:Can you tell us a little about the direction you are hoping to take witht he Risk 2210 game?
master_trainer_mike says, "Still working out the specifics. Keep an eye on the web iste for details."
master_trainer_mike says, "You will be able to sanction 4 or 5 player (or more) Risk 2210 tournaments soon though."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #668 from gym_leader_blaine:true the new superman movie was delayed, but they are looking at making a new Batman movie with the Scarecrow as the main bad guy. sounds fun
master_trainer_mike says, "That's what they say THIS week."
master_trainer_pat says, "They're going to have to wait a few more years to salvage that series"
master_trainer_pat smirks.
master_trainer_mike says, "Hey! How about Emo Phillips as the Scarecrow!!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #669 from steelixownzu:Will the team event at Origins be as late as last time? God was it long....
master_trainer_mike says, "It is scheduled to start earlier, but it is now a multi-format event."
master_trainer_mike says, "So get your sleep. :)"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #670 from gym_leader_blaine:so a normal TO can sanction Magic tournaments then
master_trainer_mike says, "Correct."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #671 from pokesensei:Congrats on your new son Pat!Hope everything is going ok for you three.
master_trainer_pat says, "Thanks again...I'm becoming quite the diaper changin' machine!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #672 from lepi1962:Any news re SkyRidge?
master_trainer_mike says, "Look for it in early May is all we know."
master_trainer_mike says, "I did start scheduling the Skyridhe Super BattleZone this week though."
master_trainer_mike says, "It will be held on the weekend of May 24-25."
master_trainer_mike says, "Hope to get the full schedule up on the web site next week."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #673 from marril2000:i was looking over the chatlog from last week, i dont think i asked the question clearly... during a draft, is it the players rights to have access to as much basic energy (not cards, energy) as they want, or can they be restricted considering lack of

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #675 from marril2000:cont. 673 basic energy cards (even though proxies can be appointed)
master_trainer_pat says, "You can't be restricted on how many basic energy you use in your deck... though the TO can require that you return basic energy after you use it...it can be quite hard to come by"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #674 from lepi1962:Any news re Jamboree?
master_trainer_mike says, "nope"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #676 from lepi1962:Any news re LC2?
master_trainer_mike says, "nope"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #677 from lepi1962:Is there a fixed date for SBZ2?
master_trainer_mike says, "Just told ya."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #678 from gym_leader_blaine:MTM I know you have been working on the next SBZ, any more information when you are looking at doing it?
master_trainer_mike says, "See above answer"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #679 from steelixownzu:Tema is gonna be multi-format now???
master_trainer_mike says, "Yup! Sealed and Modified Constructed."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #680 from lepi1962:Will there be a WOTC promo for Pokemon movie 5 in May?
master_trainer_pat says, "Nothing that we've heard about yet."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #683 from lepi1962:Any info on promo prizes for SBZ?
master_trainer_mike says, "It will be similar though this time there will be 3 trophies."
master_trainer_mike says, "One for best 10 and under, 1 for best 11-14, and one for best 15 and up."
master_trainer_mike says, "Some other minor changes but basically the same."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #684 from mysterioustrainer:When is Gencon?
master_trainer_pat says, "July 24-27 2003 in Indianapolis"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #685 from marril2000:i know origins's website has released a schedule of events, any word on what wizards has up their sleeve for the rest of GenCon? also which of the wizards crew is attending?
master_trainer_mike says, "Well"
master_trainer_pat says, "You can find more info on Gen Con itself at www.gencon.com"
master_trainer_mike says, "As you know The Team Multiplay Championships will be multi-format and held on that Friday."
master_trainer_mike says, "The Fan Appreciation event will also be multi-format (sealed and constructed) and held on that Saturday."
master_trainer_mike says, "Otherwise lots of Constructed, Sealed, and Booster drafts are scheduled the rest of the time."
master_trainer_mike says, "There will also be some Harry Potter events for those of you that play that game."
master_trainer_mike says, "MLB Regionals at Gen Con"
master_trainer_mike says, "Star Wars TCG CHampionship at Gen Con"
master_trainer_mike says, "Risk 2210 Championship at Gen Con"
master_trainer_mike says, "and so on and so forth"
master_trainer_pat says, "I think there will be some games to play!"
master_trainer_mike says, "Lots of Magic and RPGA stuff too!"
master_trainer_mike says, "I also hear some other companies show up too...."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #686 from mob2099:that is so great about the 3 divisions of groups with trophies!
master_trainer_mike says, "Like there was a Dragon Dice tournament last year!"
master_trainer_pat says, "Yes, that is good news!"
master_trainer_pat says, "About the divisions...not the dragon dice!"
master_trainer_pat smirks.

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #687 from gym_leader_blaine:In regards to the schedualing of the Skyrigde SBZ, did you read my email that I email, or was Linda Roberts able to talk to you at all about me helping with one?
master_trainer_mike says, "Every SBZ is scheduled through Reatil locations that are active running BattleZones."
master_trainer_mike says, "They are picked based on their interest and their geographical ocation and play size."
master_trainer_mike says, "If you want to be involved with an SBZ as a TO or Judge you will need to contact the chosen locations yourself."
master_trainer_mike says, "The list will be posted early next week."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #688 from gym_leader_blaine:will there be a jumbo card with the SBZ also this time? And if so can a couple extra be sent for the judge that dont get a chance to play in the tournament for them?
master_trainer_mike says, "I think this time I will ask all Judges to give us stuff instead :)"
master_trainer_mike says, ""

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #689 from marril2000:so are you by any chance heading to the SeaTac Mall this weekend ;)
master_trainer_pat says, "Not I..."
master_trainer_mike says, "I will be there handing out valuable Pokemon cards!"
master_trainer_mike says, ""
master_trainer_pat says, "whoa"
master_trainer_pat says, "now I'm going!"
master_trainer_mike says, "I may swing by to see whats up."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #690 from lepi1962:Can you give us a hint re April BZ winner promo? At least is it a never released before card?
master_trainer_mike says, "Hmmmmmnope"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #691 from gym_leader_blaine:so the SBZ's are not going through the Premium TO's like the last one was?
master_trainer_mike says, "Nope"
master_trainer_mike says, "That was only done through a small number of them based on the limited amount of time we had to put it together"
master_trainer_mike says, "Now we have more time (6-7 weeks) and the point of this is to reward the stores that still support Pokemon."
master_trainer_pat says, "Did anyone pick up a new GBA SP this week?"
master_trainer_pat says, "Or the new Pokemon games?"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #692 from pokesensei:Mike,as a suggestion,if you are giving out Jumbo cards again at the next SBZ,it would be nice if you could include a few extra for the help next time... :-)
master_trainer_mike says, "Sensei, I should just give you 5 of everything :)"
master_trainer_pat says, "Yea!"
master_trainer_mike smirks.

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #693 from marril2000:by any chance, do you think a master professor point will be awarded to the professors that judge at the Skyridge SBZ?
master_trainer_mike says, "The head Judge, yes."
master_trainer_mike says, "These are not as large as the Challenge series, so only the TO and Head Judge will earn a point."
master_trainer_mike says, "Though I do send along extra product to be divied amongstthe staff."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #694 from marril2000:any details on the LC2 Super BattleZone 2, such as a target month?
master_trainer_mike says, "Nope, sorry."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #695 from mysterioustrainer:I got the R/S games, the SP, Wind Waker, and Pokemon 4ever, all of them are great
master_trainer_pat says, "You mean LC2 SBZ 2"
master_trainer_pat says, "Nope"
master_trainer_mike says, "a true Pokemaniac!"
master_trainer_mike smiles.
master_trainer_pat says, "Wow...that's alot of dough to be droppin'"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #696 from lepi1962:Can you tell us the # of cards in SkyRidge set?
master_trainer_mike says, "Hmmmnope"
master_trainer_mike says, "hmm hmmmm hmmmmmm"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #697 from mysterioustrainer:RE: 695 I work at starbucks, where my tip jar is as big as my paychecks at times ;)
master_trainer_mike says, "Hmmm, tip jar!"
master_trainer_mike says, "Where exactly do you work?????"
master_trainer_mike smirks.

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #698 from marril2000:er yeah... i ment the LC2 Super BattleZone (has no clue why a 2 was at the end o_O). any details on those draft energy kits? need professors to come help count out the stock? :P
master_trainer_mike says, "I dunno yet gang."
master_trainer_mike says, "It costs money to sort and send."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #699 from gym_leader_blaine:can you tell me at least if one of the SBz is going to be in Utah or not?
master_trainer_mike says, "I think so."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #700 from lepi1962:Will there be any SBZ in Canada (Toronto)?
master_trainer_mike says, "Probably"
master_trainer_mike says, "but stop asking gang, the list will be up next week."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #701 from bluetoise:I heard that Wizards is going to lose its license.Is Master Trainer going to continue to be MT?How about the Wizards Pokegym?The chat?I hope we can keep this tradition.Is that card value going to drop when E5 comes?
master_trainer_mike says, "We will be ending our involvement with Pokemon in the months ahead."
master_trainer_mike says, "We will continue supporting it and all of our programs for Pokemon while we are involved."
master_trainer_pat says, "I have a license to use the term MT through 2018"
master_trainer_mike says, "I don;t know what will happen with the Gym."
master_trainer_mike says, "Chats will end once we are done."
master_trainer_pat says, "Just kiddin'"
master_trainer_mike says, "I doubt the cards will drop in value."
master_trainer_mike says, "Nintendo plans on releasing more sets and doing their own OP."
master_trainer_mike says, "If you like Pokemon, stick with the game."
master_trainer_mike smiles.
master_trainer_pat nods solemnly.

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #702 from dark pinsir:will Venomoth get re-relased?
master_trainer_mike says, "Nah, he stays in the cage."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #703 from mysterioustrainer:RE: 697 Its a coffee shop I dont think you've heard of it. Oh Serious Question, I can assume that the Ruby and Sapphire cards by Nintendo (eta June) is not going to be allowed in DCI events right?
master_trainer_mike says, "Correct. We already answered this."
master_trainer_pat says, "Yes."
master_trainer_mike says, "Since we did not make the cards, it would not be proper for us to make any rulings about them or how they interact with our cards in our tournaments."
master_trainer_mike says, "We do not want to cause any unnneccessary confusion while we finish up our involvement with this great game."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #705 from lepi1962:What questions can we ask you, not the rule ones, that you may answer this time? A hint will be helpfull.
master_trainer_mike says, "What do you mean?"
master_trainer_mike says, "We tell you what we can tell you."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #706 from marril2000:any chance we will be seeing you playing in Nintendo's OP?
master_trainer_mike says, "Maybe :)"
master_trainer_pat says, "good idea..."
master_trainer_pat grins evilly.
master_trainer_mike says, "Though I am more of a PS2 person myself."
master_trainer_pat laughs hysterically.

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #707 from mysterioustrainer:RE 703 So when the cards released should judges enforce deckchecks to insure they are not in the decks?
master_trainer_mike says, "We don;t even know when they are going to be released."
master_trainer_mike says, "Certainly for non-sanctioned play, do whatever your players like."
master_trainer_mike says, "For our DCI sanctioned play, those cards would not be allowed for the reasons already stated."
master_trainer_mike says, "But you will obviously be able to use them soon enough in Nintendo's OP."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #708 from mysterioustrainer:RE 707 According to nintendo.com and pokemon.com this june (ouch in my opinion)
master_trainer_mike says, "I have read that but have not been told anything official."
master_trainer_mike says, "PICTURE YOURSELF ON A BOAT ON A RIVER"
master_trainer_mike says, "WITH TOGEPI GLASSES"
master_trainer_mike says, "AND KABUTO EYES!!!!"
master_trainer_mike says, "oh a question......"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #709 from bluetoise:Is DCI going to lose its power in Pokemon Trading Card Game?
master_trainer_mike says, "the DCI will be involved with Pokemon, as stated above, while we are are still involved as a company."
master_trainer_mike says, "Once Nintendo takes over everything, they will be in charge of OP and use their own systems."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #710 from kingkyle3:Hey Mike! I'm a little late..any news? PS-Go Syracuse ;)
master_trainer_mike says, "CUSE!!"
master_trainer_mike says, "Orangemen!!!"
master_trainer_mike says, "WHOOT WHOOT WHOOT!"
master_trainer_pat says, "oh"
master_trainer_mike says, "The Sky ridge SBZ will be held on May 24-25. Schedule to be posted next week."
master_trainer_pat says, "yee-haw"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #711 from pokesensei:Mike,In your opinion,how do you think Nintendo may run their OP compared to WotC`s?
master_trainer_mike says, "Guys, I honestly have no idea what they plan to do."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #712 from gym_leader_blaine:so will there be any chance in the future of Pokemon while Wizards is still making the game for us Master Professors to have a chance to run a Premium Pokemon tournament, since the SBZ's are not being sent to the BZ stores and not TO's?
master_trainer_mike says, "Nope."
master_trainer_mike says, "Now you can certainly set up your own large scale events."
master_trainer_mike says, "Talk to Big Daddy Snorlax for example."
master_trainer_mike says, "They set up and ran a great large scale tournament in Oregon a while back."
master_trainer_mike says, "I hear they are planning another."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #713 from dark pinsir:could you tell us what sets may rotate out of MF in June?
master_trainer_pat says, "No, sorry"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #714 from marril2000:mike, any word about offering assistance for GenCon or Origins (it seems its getting harder and harder to earn a master professor point these days @_@)?
master_trainer_mike says, "Just run or judge a sanctioned Pokemon tournament. You can do that through BattleZone, or just run your own."
master_trainer_mike says, "Its as easy as it ever was."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #715 from gym_leader_blaine:I have set up lots of local events, I was just hopping to get a Premium Pokemon Tournament before it went away. That was the main Reason I became a Master Professor to run Premium tournaments. I'm sad to see the game now go from Wizards hands
master_trainer_mike says, "Sorry, you can certainly run your own large events."
master_trainer_mike says, "Or, if you are interested in other games we make, you can look into that as well."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #716 from pokesensei:Mike,any thoughts or words that you can tell us about the feedback from the last SBZ?
master_trainer_mike says, "It was very positive."
master_trainer_mike says, "Outside of some individual location issues, it seemed to go over quite well."
master_trainer_mike says, "I am removing the badges and table numbers and adding that 3rd trophy as it seems to be more of what you guys want."
master_trainer_mike says, "Sorry we won't be doing Pokemon so I could keep doing these (they have been fun), but Nintendo will have their own great ideas I'm sure."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #718 from mob2099:is there gong to be dates printed on the trophies this time or just the logo?
master_trainer_mike says, "Wait and see"
master_trainer_pat says, "We'll see"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #719 from marril2000:actually its not that easy in NH. I cant run a DCI event, the BattleZone i run (the only one in atleast a 3 hour drive) with an attendence of 2... also if you had to choose between origins and gencon, which would you attend?
master_trainer_mike says, "Gen Con will have 2 premiere events to the one being held at Origins."
master_trainer_mike says, "Risk 2210 Championships at them both though."
master_trainer_pat says, "Origins is a great event for TCG players though"
master_trainer_mike says, "They both rock!"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #720 from pojo_log:Nintendo will allow WotC cards in their events due to the fact that Japan made them, making them official. Will we see the same with Nintendo's cards?
master_trainer_mike says, "Huh?"
master_trainer_pat says, "Do you mean will we allow Nintendo's cards in our tournaments"
master_trainer_pat says, "No."
master_trainer_mike says, "It wouldn't be fair to them."
master_trainer_pat says, "It wouldn't be fair to us either..."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #721 from lepi1962:Why are you removing table #? That was good.
master_trainer_mike says, "Most locations didn't care much about them and they cost money, so do trophies."
master_trainer_mike says, "It was a trade."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #722 from m_p_douglas:Removing the table numbers from SBZ -- no problem -- scanner + photo paper + black marker = pretty table numbers :) Trophys were VERY popular :)
master_trainer_mike says, "THere ya go."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #723 from pokesensei:I like that you put in another trophy that will go to a 10- person.So I take it,that this will still be run as 1 event and not two or three separate age group tourneys(You know this will be asked again...:D )
master_trainer_mike says, "It is up to the individual locations. They should make this choice based on space and staff and siz eof attendance."
master_trainer_pat says, "You know how difficult it can be to run them all at the same time..."
master_trainer_pat smiles.
master_trainer_mike says, "SOMEBODY STARES AS YOU SNEAK THOUGH THE TURNSTILE"
master_trainer_mike says, "THE TRAINER WITH TOGEPI EYES!!!!"
master_trainer_mike says, "look another question"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #724 from dark pinsir:For now I'm just helping the TO as a judge, am I getting points for the Master Professor status this way?
master_trainer_mike says, "Once again......"
master_trainer_mike says, "Points for being the TO or head judge only."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #725 from m_p_douglas:Trophy for best judge too??? Just kidding :)
master_trainer_mike says, "these trphies aren't that cheap gang"
master_trainer_mike says, "sorry"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #726 from mysterioustrainer:how is Dark Master Trainer Mike coming with the Booster Sealed Practice Submissions he asked for from us?
master_trainer_mike says, "you know him, the lazy gengar....."
master_trainer_mike says, "dunno"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #727 from wizo_pokemom:will the TOs be informed of the existance of the professors, as judge staff?
master_trainer_mike says, "Just like last time, we wil let the stores know of your existance and interest"
master_trainer_mike says, "but it will be up to you to contact and offer help to the stores"
master_trainer_mike says, "I know in some cases they used you guys and others did not"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #728 from gym_leader_blaine:what is the last date to earn points for someones Master Professorship?
master_trainer_mike says, "Probably the end of August."
master_trainer_mike says, "But not sure yet."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #729 from marril2000:hmm... where is dark mike today?
master_trainer_mike says, "dunno"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #731 from pojo_log:RE: 720... In essence the cards that Nintendo will be producing are exactly the same as Japanese counterparts. Both NOA & WotC can produce, not redesign cards (complete rewrites, no). Why not?
master_trainer_mike says, "Geez guys, why would we know?"
master_trainer_mike says, "We don;t own the Pokemon license."
master_trainer_mike says, "Talk to The Pokemon Company."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #732 from wizo_pokemom:last time we were told they 'didn't need' us...even though we were asked for rulings throughout the day...=/
master_trainer_mike says, "I would remind them of that."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #733 from risingdragons:Will the dci standings come down?
master_trainer_mike says, "Once again, our involvement with all aspects of Pokemon (including the DCI) will continue while we are involved with Pokemon and will end when we are done."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #734 from pokesensei:Mike,can`t remeber if I e-mailed you guys or not,but you can count on me to be at GenCon and Origins to help ya`s out.
master_trainer_mike says, "I figure I will see many of the old gang there. Make sure to find us!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #735 from marril2000:if assistance is wanted/needed during GenCon, who should i contact (will pay his own convention entry fee)?
master_trainer_mike says, "The TO is Mike Guptil."
master_trainer_mike says, "I believe he has his staffing covered already."
master_trainer_mike says, "I would rather you guys came to play and have fun for one last time."
master_trainer_mike says, "Find me when you are there though and if we need any help, we will ask for it :)"
master_trainer_mike says, "Certainly some help running the Pokemon League there would be great."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #736 from pojo_log:Are there any contractors that Wizards has hired, volunteers who signed NDAs (Non Disclosure Agreements), etc for the Professor Program?
master_trainer_mike says, "Not sure what you mean."
master_trainer_mike says, "Delegates all signed NDA's."
master_trainer_mike says, "As did web mods."
master_trainer_mike says, "I run the Professor Program if that helps."
master_trainer_mike says, "Anything else my friends?"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #737 from pojo_log:RE 736: Nintendo may not be able to use Wizards programs that are not specific to the Pokemon brand - each instance is on a case-by-case basis. They dont want to break those NDAs... x_x
master_trainer_mike says, "I have no idea but our programs are propietary just theirs are as well."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #738 from m_p_douglas:Mike might haul lots of energy with him to Origins and Gen Con -- useful for the events and he could hand out what is left over to Profesors when the event is over...
master_trainer_mike says, "I plan on it."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #739 from purity1:anything i can bring you guys from new york?
master_trainer_mike says, "George Steinbrenners head?"
master_trainer_mike says, "hee hee hee"
master_trainer_mike says, "(Red Sox fan)"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #740 from marril2000:how are you and pat doing today?
master_trainer_pat says, "A ok!"
master_trainer_mike says, "Ducky!"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #741 from mysterioustrainer:Sorry I can't think of anything, so I'll just say bye.
master_trainer_pat says, "Right on!"
master_trainer_mike says, "K, bye! :)"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #742 from purity1:[writes it down dutifully] 'steinbrenners.....head.....' ok!
master_trainer_mike says, "Exxxcelllllleeeeeeent."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #743 from m_p_douglas:Congratulation Pat on the new baby :)
master_trainer_pat says, "Why thanks...but it was my wife who did all the work!"
master_trainer_mike says, "We will be starting him on Pokemon soon........."
master_trainer_pat says, "Yes.."
master_trainer_mike says, "teething on Gengar cards right now......"
master_trainer_pat says, "purple lips again..."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #744 from soslowpoke:Whats the new baby's name?
master_trainer_pat says, "Matthew Nicholas Swift"
master_trainer_pat says, "Future MT"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #745 from pojo_log:Any special kinds of donuts you guys want for any upcoming conventions? GenCon, Origins
master_trainer_mike says, "Donuts filled with money"
master_trainer_mike says, "mmmmmmmmmmmmmmoney"
master_trainer_pat says, "You'll have to send them to me...looks like I'm going to be the lone guy left manning the phones here."
master_trainer_mike says, "bummer"
master_trainer_pat says, "I'm sure the offices will be empty those weeks..."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #746 from m_p_douglas:What card does MT Pat like to sign?
master_trainer_pat says, "Scyther"
master_trainer_mike says, "Money!!"
master_trainer_pat says, "that too"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #747 from pojo_log:Would it be any better if we all called you from the convention center Pat and taunt you? ;-)
master_trainer_pat says, "Yes...please do!"
master_trainer_pat shakes her/his head.
master_trainer_pat shakes her/his head.
master_trainer_pat shakes her/his head.
master_trainer_pat shakes her/his head.
master_trainer_pat says, "not."
master_trainer_mike says, "He can just laugh abouthow much free product he gets all the time."
master_trainer_pat says, "I wish!"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #748 from pokesensei:So,Pat,you won`t make either `Con then?That`s sad...It`d woulda been nice seeing ya again.If we don`t meet again,thanx for all the fun and I`m glad to have met ya.
master_trainer_pat says, "I know I was really hopin' too. Especially the circumstances the way they are...it would have been nice to see everyone for the big bang tournament MT Mike is working on."
master_trainer_mike says, "FYI, I am in contact with the European offices as well adn I hear they are planning fan appreciateion events too"
master_trainer_mike says, "I will be sending them some goodies for the players over there too."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #749 from pojo_log:But we will miss you being there Pat... your the most important part of the whole Master Trainer Squad... you bring the logic that is needed with some guy talking to ghosts and a insane bug collector
master_trainer_mike says, "Pat is why I work at Wizards, so you can all blame him."
master_trainer_mike smirks.
master_trainer_pat says, "Well, thanks for saying so...but really it was alot of hard work by everyone here to keep the game at the state that it is at now...not to mention all the fantastic fans like yourselves."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #750 from marril2000:will we be able to see the space weedle one last time?
master_trainer_pat says, "Pokemon really has some of the most hardcore fans on the planet..."
master_trainer_pat says, "no smirkin' here."
master_trainer_mike says, "Kind of like the Planeteers!"
master_trainer_mike says, "Go Captain Planet!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #751 from pokesensei:Mike,we have to make sure we have a "Beef and Egg sauce" incident like in NY...well,then again,maybe not.....:-)
master_trainer_pat says, "I won't ask..."
master_trainer_mike says, "I won;t ever live that one down huh????"
master_trainer_pat shakes her/his head.

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #752 from dark pinsir:well, I'm leaving... see ya later, guys!
master_trainer_mike says, "Later!"
master_trainer_mike says, "And on that note!"
master_trainer_mike says, "NOW ITS TIME TO SAY GOODBYE"
master_trainer_mike says, "TO ALL OUR COMPANY"
master_trainer_pat says, "So long gang."
master_trainer_pat says, "Have a great weekend."
master_trainer_mike says, "S-C-Y-TH-E-R-"
master_trainer_mike says, "ummmmmm"
master_trainer_pat says, "byew"
master_trainer_mike says, "ok, no more singing"
master_trainer_mike says, "see you all next week"
master_trainer_mike says, "keep an eye on the web site for the upcoming SBZ sites"
master_trainer_mike says, "and all delegates need to get their forms in so I can send out the last cards!"
master_trainer_mike says, "bye!"