Well, Neo: Revelation will be hitting the streets soon and the majority of
this week's chat was dedicated to a LOT of rulings questions that were
asked. But there were still a few other news tidbits to be found as well.
Enjoy,
- CHRISBO
SUPER TRAINER SHOWDOWN:
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #4 from evilmewtwo1:
My question. Is it ok not to allow people to play SI or revelation at this
weekends QTs?
master_trainer_mike says, "As the floor rules state, any new set is playable
as soon as it is available for sale. We have contacted all the TO's to tell
them that they need to allow these card sets to be played."
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #16 from
warrior_sneasel:
Would NEO 3 not be allowed at the NYCQT, because it was originally scheduled
for before the NEO 3 release date?
master_trainer_mike says, "There are no such things as official release
dates anymore, just suggested ones. Once cards are for sale, they can be
used (unless a specific format says otherwise). The QT's are Modified, which
means any new set can be used once it is for sale."
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #31 from evilmewtwo1:
reply from answer to #4 Syracuse is not though
master_trainer_mike says, "Ok, one more time. We have contacted EVERY TO and
they have been told to allow SI and Neo 3 cards to be used. I know that some
of the TO's were unsure about this but they have ALL been notified."
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #123 from sd_pokemom:
Any news on the Indianapolis STS QT yet? I know a lot of people are
wondering about this on the WizPoG board...
master_trainer_mike says, "The contact has not been been finalized is all I
know. As soon as it is, we will post information about it, sorry."
master_trainer_mike says, "Several of us will be at the Seattle QT this
weekend if you can make it."
master_trainer_pat says, "Showdown in Seattle!"
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master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #42 from magmar2000:
I'm wondering if you guys would know this. At the Seattle QT on Saturday, I
know the main tournaments start at 11 - are the side tournaments starting at
11 also? And, is the side (non draft) tournament Modified or not? Thanks.
master_trainer_mike says, "The side events should start at the same time.
Depends on how many people come and when. We will run any type of
constructed side event that you guys want. We would just need 8 players to
have a certain format deck with them. I would suggest bring an unlimited and
a modified. We will also have product available for booster drafts if that
is what you guys would like too."
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #29 from michel1be:
Do you know which hotel is reserved for the qualified in San Diego ?
master_trainer_mike says, "If you won a trip, you will get the info in the
mail soon."
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #125 from redxiiii:
if a player wins a spot, it's kid + 1 parent; what if the other parent wants
to go, too? How do we coordinate flights, etc.?
master_trainer_mike says, "once they get travel award info, they could
contact our travel department for more details"
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #89 from lance313:
Will any of the MT's be available for any gaming on Friday, Nov. 30? I'll
buy dinner.
master_trainer_mike says, "We will have some meetings, but we will bring
decks to play if we have the time :)"
master_trainer_pat says, "Dunno, my flight looks like it may be coming in
late that night and we'll have to see if they want us to attend any
pre-tournament judging meetings etc."
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #91 from kakkaroto7:
are you going to be open for battle at the actual STS event?
master_trainer_mike says, "same answer"
master_trainer_pat says, "I hope to get more time to actually _play_ this
time. I'm afraid that last STS really wasn't too much fun for me."
master_trainer_mike says, "Pat will be working in the side events this time,
he deserves a break after working the 10 and under age group the last 3
times."
master_trainer_mike says, "Yay for Pat!"
master_trainer_pat says, "Yabba Dabba"
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #99 from feralshade:
on friday evening, can we check in for both days events or just saturday's?
master_trainer_mike says, "Just Saturday's, you will have to check in for
Sunday on Sunday morning."
master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #108 from sd_pokemom:
Was phone registration by default for both days? I didn't specify which
day(s) we were going to play when I registered myself and my son..
master_trainer_pat says, "Yes, it is."
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #112 from sd_pokemom:
Has prize structure for the main tournaments been decided yet? Noticed that
was not mentioned at all on the website...
master_trainer_mike says, "Until it is specified, it won't be announced.
Since the point of the STS is to go for fun anyway, we don't worry about
getting it up."
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #114 from sd_pokemom:
What is the last day to submit tourney reports to the DCI before the
standings are updated to count for WCSTS?
master_trainer_mike says, "November 20th is when the ratings will be run for
the last time for figuring the BYES for the WSTS. If we don't have the
results by then, they won't count towards the byes."
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #116 from sd_pokemom:
re: #114--we have a tourney on the 18th of Nov...will that be too late to
"count"?
master_trainer_mike says, "The results will have to be sent to us by the
20th AT THE LATEST! Better if by the 19th."
master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #119 from chrisbo:
Will DCI rankings for "Limited" count towards figuring out byes, or is it
only "Constructed" that you're taking into account?
master_trainer_mike says, "Only constructed as the main tournaments are
constructed"
DCI FLOOR RULES UPDATE:
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #70 from chrisbo:
Hey guys, when is the Pokemon DCI Floor Rules page
(http://www.wizards.com/dci/main.asp?x=UTR_POK) going to get updated for
2001-2002?
master_trainer_mike says, "We plan on getting them up next week. (we will
try to)."
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #78 from daytongl:
Are the Pokemon Floor Rules legal for play as of 1 October 2001 or were they
posted to WizPog to iron the bugs?
master_trainer_mike says, "That was an early version I posted just so you
could see it, it has been updated and will be posted next week. It will be
backdated to be legal as of Oct 1st. There will be new mulligan rules in it
that you should all look at."
NEO: REVELATION:
master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #130 from feralshade:
is there a substitute format for the PCTs or will NR merely be released in
boosters?
master_trainer_pat says, "Revelation will just be released in boosters."
master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #122 from yoshi1001:
Now that Theme Decks are no longer on sale, how should we start off new
trainers?
master_trainer_pat says, "I recommend they start with some of the pre -cons
that may still be available or the 2-player starter sets."
SOUTHERN ISLANDS:
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #87 from pikablu0530:
do u know when will Southern Islands be released outside america?
master_trainer_mike says, "It is already available in Europe."
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #88 from pikablu0530:
re87: what about AUSTRALIA
master_trainer_mike says, "Not sure, I would contact the Australian WOTC
office and ask them the release schedule."
PROMO CARDS:
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #93 from yoshi1001:
So, I suppose you still can't say anything you might know and we don't about
Mewtwo Returns, can you?
master_trainer_mike says, "nope, sorry"
NEO 4:
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #113 from
pikablu0530:
got any idea what neo4 is gonna be called?
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #117 from redxiiii:
I hate to ask, but.... is there a plan for Neo 4?
master_trainer_mike says, "Yup, out next year! Wait and see what it will be
called."