WOTC HARRY POTTER CHAT REPORT
March 6, 2002 - by profpoke
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prefect_adam says, The release date is
March 18th, though your local store may have a different date depending on
where they get their cards. Premier
stores sometimes get them a day or two early, other stores sometimesdon't get
them for a week or so later.
prefect_adam says, There are 80 cards
in the new expansion.
wizo_talisman says, hi profo
prefect_profo says, howdy
wizo_abishai says, Hey, profo
wizo_talisman says, what's your
favorite card in the new set, adam?
prefect_adam enters.
soslowpoke says, When do you think
the Adventures at Hogwarts and Chamber of Secrets expansions will be out?
dengar432 enters.
prefect_adam says, Yagh! Hit the wrong
button!
wizo_abishai says, LOL
wizo_talisman says, hi dengar
crovax_lord_of_rath enters.
soslowpoke says, i think we're gonna
have to kick in protocol soon
wizo_talisman says, looks like the
signin is starting to work
hagrid23 says, ?
prefect_adam says, Later this year.
Probably Summer then Fall. Not sure
about Chamber of Secrets though. Not
sure we're even naming a set that.
prefect_adam says, sdf
wizo_talisman says, not yet, hagrid
prefect_adam enters.
wizo_abishai says, ok - time for
protocol......
crovax_lord_of_rath says, i also work for
wizards of the coast in the UK
prefect_adam says, Adventures will be
out in the Summer. Don't have any info
past that.
wizo_abishai says, Protocol is in
effect.
prefect_adam says, Yea! Protocol!
prefect_adam says, ;')
wizo_abishai says, If you have a
question or a comment to make, type a ? or a ! to the screen so you can be
added to the queue.
wizo_abishai says, Please have your
question or comment already typed out and ready to enter when called upon to
help the session run more smoothly.
wizo_abishai says, At the end of your
question or comment, please type /ga so we know you are done with your
statement.
wizo_abishai says, Please do not post
anything to the screen until called upon.
wizo_abishai says, No matter how many
times you type a ? or a ! to the screen, you will only be put in the queue once
until your name has reached the top of the queue.
wizo_abishai says, Please be
respectful of others. If you have anything to say to anybody in the room,
please use a private message.
soslowpoke says, ?
catsclaw enters.
wizo_abishai says, Thank you for your
cooperation.
catsclaw leaves, heading for The Lobby.
wizo_abishai says, soslowpoke, strt us
off if you will
wizo_talisman enters.
soslowpoke says, Will there be a
promo for HP and the Sorcerer's Stone on VHS/DVD?
hagrid23 enters.
catsclaw enters.
wizo_abishai ((The queue is now open))
hagrid23 says, ?
soslowpoke says, ?
catsclaw leaves.
crovax_lord_of_rath says, ?
hagrid23 leaves.
prefect_adam says, Any question?
Comments?
crovax_lord_of_rath says, that is the ability
or albus dumbledore in the adventures at hogwarts expansion
prefect_adam enters.
prefect_profo says, ?
hagrid23 enters.
prefect_adam says, If there were
questions, I missed them.
wizo_abishai says, soslow, can you
repost your question?
prefect_adam says, Dang compootur box
soslowpoke says, Your StYou say,
"Will there be a promo for HP and the Sorcerer's Stone on VHS/DVD?"
hagrid23 says, ?
soslowpoke says, ./ga
soslowpoke says, ?
crovax_lord_of_rath says, what is the ability
for albus dumbledore in the adventures at hogwarts expansion
crovax_lord_of_rath says, ./ga
crovax_lord_of_rath says, i do
crovax_lord_of_rath says, but i cant remember
that card
crovax_lord_of_rath says, ./ga
prefect_adam says, We haven't
announced any promo cards yet, but I can't say for sure there won't be
one. I'll find out by next chat for
sure!
crovax_lord_of_rath says, ?
prefect_adam says, (I'm kinda flying
solo today, so your chance to stump me is higher than usual)
wizo_abishai says, hagrid, it is your
turn
prefect_adam says, /ga
hagrid23 says, Is there any word
on regional or national events yet? /ga
prefect_adam says, No
"premier" events are scheduled as of yet. The first major tournaments will be taking place at Orgins, with
more HP events at GenCon. /ga
wizo_abishai says, crovax, what is
your question?
crovax_lord_of_rath says, what is the ability
on the albus dumbledore in the adventure at hogwarts expansion
prefect_adam says, I can't answer
questions about sets that haven't been released yet. That includes Diagon Ally, though for those that just got in,
there will be Sneak Previews of Diagon Alley cards on at www.wizards.com/harrypotter tomorrow.
prefect_adam says, /ga
wizo_abishai says, prefect-profo, it
is your turn
crovax_lord_of_rath says, ?
prefect_profo says, If you have a damage dealing adventure in
play, and Neville as the opposing character, does the damage done before the
turn count towards Neville?
prefect_profo says, ./ga
prefect_adam says, Yes it does. /ga
wizo_abishai says, soslowpoke has
another question
soslowpoke says, Your starting
Character MUST be a Witch/Wizard, correct?
prefect_adam says, That is
correct. Non-witch/wizard characters
like Hagrid and Nearly Headless Nick are not allowed as starting characters.
/ga
wizo_abishai says, crovax, what is
your next question?
crovax_lord_of_rath says, is there a card of
voldomort coming out or is that a rumour
wizo_abishai (( The queue is currebtly empty ))
prefect_adam says, That is most
certainly a rumor. /ga
wizo_talisman says, ?
prefect_profo says, ?
wizo_abishai says, Talisman, wha tis
your question?
wizo_talisman says, What's your
favorite card in the new set, Adam? /ga
prefect_adam says, By "new"
set, you have to mean Quiddich (I haven't studied DA that closely yet.) My favorite card is Professor Minerva
McGonagall as she's the starting character in most of my newer decks.
crovax_lord_of_rath says, ?
prefect_adam says, /ga
wizo_abishai says, prefect_profo has
another question
prefect_profo says, Do you think the new Location cards will
add any new "game-breaking" strategies to the metagame? /ga
soslowpoke says, there's a metagame
for HP?
prefect_profo says, =o
prefect_adam says, R&D has a
number of decks that revolve around Location cards, but I doubt we'd release
anything game breaking. /ga
wizo_abishai says, crovax, it is your
turn
wizo_abishai says, ?
wizo_talisman says, (please keep
comments to private messages while protocol is in effect)
prefect_profo says, !
crovax_lord_of_rath says, what is your fav
deck
prefect_adam says, My favorite deck is
my Prof. McGonagall no creature costs more than 2 deck. It's wicked fast.
prefect_adam says, /ga
soslowpoke says, ?
wizo_talisman says, Profo, your comment
please.
prefect_profo says, McGonagall seemed game-breaking and it was
released anyways. ;P /ga
crovax_lord_of_rath says, ?
wizo_talisman says, Abishai, your
question?
wizo_abishai says, What is Prof
McGonagall's power in Quidditch expansion?
/ga
prefect_adam says, Again, I can't
say. Check out previews starting
tomorrow on wizards.com/harrypotter /ga
wizo_abishai says, soslowpoke, it is
your turn again
prefect_adam says, Oh, the Quiddich
expansion...
prefect_adam says, oops
soslowpoke says, Any plan on
revising that rule where you have to have a Witch/Wizard as a starting
character?
soslowpoke says, ?
prefect_adam says, To Abishai - She
provides one Transfiguration Power, plus she can discard an opponent's
Adventure card.
prefect_adam says, Once per game. /ga
prefect_adam says, There are no plans
to change the starting character rule. /ga
wizo_abishai says, crovax has another
question
crovax_lord_of_rath says, what is your fav
combo
crovax_lord_of_rath says, ./ga
wizo_abishai says, !
prefect_adam says, I need a sec...
winston12 enters.
prefect_adam says, Drat. I guess I'll
have to say Fluffy Falls asleep with Doxie.
I had a better one in mind, but couldn't find the deck or remember the
card names. /ga
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crovax_lord_of_rath leaves, heading for The Lobby.
wizo_talisman says, Abishai, your
comment?
wizo_abishai says, Having many
creatures out & playing back-to-back Steel Claws is devastating!!! I once did 27 damage in one turn like that
to win the game. /ga
wizo_abishai says, soslowpoke, it is
your turn again
hagrid23 says, ?
soslowpoke says, Can't talk about
McGonagall? Hmm That means there must be one in Diagon Alley
wizo_abishai ((The queue is currently empty---except for
hagrid now ))
prefect_adam says, Nah, I just though
he typed Diagon Alley. /ga
prefect_adam says, or she!
wizo_abishai says, Hagrid, you are up!
wizo_abishai is a he
wizo_abishai smiles.
hagrid23 says, The prize section
for Hufflepuff Match states that the winner may draw five cards. This means either 0 or 5 and not any number
in between, correct? /ga
prefect_profo says, ?
prefect_adam says, You are
correct. It would have to say something
like "up to 5 cards" for there to be that option. /ga
wizo_abishai says, prefect-profo, it
is your turn
mskate enters.
crovax_lord_of_rath enters.
wizo_abishai (( The queue is currently empty ))
prefect_profo says, If you play Charms Exam on your opponent,
does he draw until he wants to stop, or does he pick a number before he starts
and draws that many cards? /ga
prefect_profo says, he/she =)
crovax_lord_of_rath leaves, heading for The Lobby.
prefect_adam says, You have to choose
the number before you draw. No matter
how you do it, you don't get to look at any cards before you decide to stop.
/ga
wizo_abishai looks at the empty queue
wizo_abishai says, Any more questions,
anyone?
babayaga says, ?
wizo_abishai says, babayaga, what
would you like to know>
prefect_profo says, ?
soslowpoke says, ?
babayaga says, Has anyone been
keeping logs of the previous chats that I could look at?/ga
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soslowpoke says, i logged last weeks
prefect_adam says, I belive the chats
are being logged, but we haven't posted them anywhere. I'll check into that for next time. Because a lot of our info has to go on WBs
site, it may be some time before that info can be posted. /ga
wizo_abishai says, prefect-profo is up
prefect_profo says, Is the release of the Diagon Alley set
goinf to be earlier, later, or the same day as the UK release?
prefect_profo says, !
prefect_profo says, ./ga
prefect_adam says, We always attempt
for simultaneous world-wide releases with our card game products. That said, you would need to contact your
local retailer to make sure they are getting the products. You can also contact uk@wizards.com for UK Wizards
customer service. They would know for
sure. /ga
wizo_abishai says, prefect-profo has a
quick comment
soslowpoke says, ?
prefect_profo says, Pojo will have logs of this chat for those
who couldn't attend.
crovax_lord_of_rath enters.
prefect_adam says, Good info!
wizo_abishai says, soslowpoke has
another question
soslowpoke says, Will Diagon Alley
still follow the 2 lessons per pack format as the previous 2 sets have?
prefect_adam says, Yes, that is
plan. /ga
wizo_abishai says, any last questions?
soslowpoke says, ?
wizo_abishai says, soslowpoke get the
last question of the night
soslowpoke says, any plan for a
booster draft/sealed deck format for Harry Potter?
henre enters.
prefect_adam says, We've been testing
a number of tournament formats, including drafts. We dont' have a "tournament" pack product planned for
HP, so sealed deck isn't possible right now. I would say that draft tournaments
will start being sanctioned before the end of the year, but I have no way to
know how well they will work or how well they'll be recieved. /ga
wizo_abishai says, ok, that's all we
have time for tonight. Adam, thanks for taking the time to answer our questions
- when will you be back?
wizo_abishai says, two weeks?
prefect_adam says, In two weeks! Don't forget to checkout www.wizards.com/harrypotter for the Diagon
Alley sneak peaks (daily updates!) as well as other HP related info. If you have questions you can always send
them to custserv@wizards.com and we'll be able to answer them. Thanks! /ga
prefect_profo says, Thanks Adam! =)
wizo_talisman says, (make a note on
your calendar. That's March 20th)
wizo_abishai says, and thank all of
you for coming!! See you back here in 14 days
:0
prefect_adam says, Thank you all. I got stumped a few too many times this
week. I'll have more info next time
(just make myself look better! )
wizo_abishai smiles.
wizo_talisman says, I'm sure they'll
have a ton of questions about the sneak peek for you adam.
wizo_abishai says, I'll make sure I've
got some ready for next time!!!
prefect_adam says, I'm sure they
will. And I'll be ready!
wizo_abishai needs more cards
prefect_profo says, You can count on that.
soslowpoke needs more money
crovax_lord_of_rath says, need more money and
cards
babayaga says, Thanks & Bye
soslowpoke says, i'm selling promos
=/
wizo_abishai says, take care, all
wizo_abishai leaves, heading for The Lobby.
soslowpoke says, they go for quite a
bit
prefect_adam says, Yes, take care!
wizo_talisman says, bye folks
crovax_lord_of_rath says, cyaz
prefect_profo says, later
babayaga leaves, heading for The Lobby.
wizo_talisman leaves.
crovax_lord_of_rath says, soslowking how much
you selling them
prefect_adam leaves.