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WOTC CHAT REPORT
April 25, 2003 - by CHRISBO

Everybody's gearing up for Super Battle Zone and Origins & GenCon.  But Master Trainer Mike leaked a tiny bit of information regarding one of the upcoming new energy cards in Skyridge which comes out in about another two weeks.

Enjoy,
 - CHRISBO

SKYRIDGE:

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1284 from teambowchubash:
When is the next pokemon card set going to be released?
master_trainer_mike says, "Skyridge comes out in early May."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1302 from farbsman:
When will DMTM start posting info on the cards on the boards?
master_trainer_mike says, "Dunno, I'll ask him when I see him next."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1321 from cattdreams:
can you tell us anything about the new precon decks for skyridge ( and which one is your favorite)
master_trainer_mike says, "They are both cool, have to wait and see."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1325 from farbsman:
Did you design the Decks for Skyridge like you did the others?
master_trainer_mike says, "I did them both. So hate me if you need too."
master_trainer_mike grins evilly.

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1305 from cattdreams:
can you shed some light on the new game mechanics that will be introduced in skyridge? (mystery plates and so on)
master_trainer_mike says, "Mystery Plates and the Miracle Spheres are Technical Machines with interesting variations."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1315 from farbsman:
Can you tell us what the new energies in Skyridge do?
master_trainer_mike says, "The most interesting is the Retro Energy. Provides 1 colorless, when you attach it from your hand to an evolved Pokemon you may remove up to 2 damage counters from that Pokemon and discard the top card (devolving it)."

BATTLE ZONE / SUPER BATTLE ZONE (May 24-25):

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1286 from pokemonfighter:
will skyridge be playable for sbz
master_trainer_mike says, "Yes it will. The next SBZ takes place on May 24-25th."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1318 from farbsman:
Have all the SBZ locations been set yet?
master_trainer_mike says, "still working on a last few"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1322 from marril2000:
What is the final planned number of Super BattleZone May locations?
master_trainer_mike says, "I can schedule a few more if locations that will work and make sense are available."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1338 from steve_p:
hey mike, when do you plan to put the skyridge SBZs up on the DCI tournament locator? just curious.
master_trainer_mike says, "They haven't been sanctioned yet as I am working on a last few locations. Perhaps next week."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1313 from lepi1962:
Will you announce 3 promos "sign up reward for the SBZ" in advance like you did last time?
master_trainer_mike says, "You mean will I tell you what the promos are? mmmmmmaybe"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1316 from lepi1962:
ok let's try again - what are the 3 promos that will be given at the May SBZ?
master_trainer_mike says, "not gonna tell you :)"
master_trainer_mike says, "yet"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1326 from lepi1962:
Is the last BZ kit, the August one?
master_trainer_mike says, "That is when the program is scheduled to end, yes."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1328 from farbsman:
Anything extra coming in the upcoming BZ kits to hand out to league players? Like oh I don't know reverse holo energies, the kids are driving me nuts for them.

master_trainer_mike says, "wait and see"
master_trainer_mike grins evilly.

PROMO CARDS:

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1355 from steve_p:
Have you created a "winner" version of the RH Prof Elm promo?
master_trainer_mike says, "Nope."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1309 from jdgloom:
Any chance we'll ever see a shining mew promo?
master_trainer_mike says, "No plans at this time."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1317 from lepi1962:
Will there be a WOTC Pokemon promo card released on May 16 for Pokemon Heroes movie #5?
master_trainer_mike says, "no plans for that"

GENCON / ORIGINS:

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1307 from pokemonfighter:
at gen con do you have to pay for the badges to get in
master_trainer_mike says, "Yes, these conventions have door fees for badges."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1306 from marril2000:
In the document released on the GenCon website there was no information about the casual play pokemon... what days/times will these be running at Origins and GenCon?

master_trainer_mike says, "Depending on my staff situation, there will be the League run as the last few years. Usually 10am - 9pm on Fri and Saturday and 11am to 4pm on Sunday."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1350 from steve_p:
are you looking for staff to help at GenCon and Origins Pokemon tourneys?
master_trainer_mike says, "The Premiere TO, Mike Guptil, has probably already set up his paid staff for the show. I will need volunteers to help run the Pokemon BattleZone at both shows, and depending on the number of participants, we may need some additional help for the larger events. Make sure to contact us at the show."


 

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