Not too much news this week. Still no word yet on Challenge Series events, but at least it looks like it's a go for future Super Battle Zones.
Later,
- CHRISBO
BATTLE ZONE / SUPER BATTLE ZONE:
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with
question #336 from skywolf9653:
Have the "Higher Up's" at WotC/Hasbro been please
with the upsurge in Pokemon events as of late, and the success of Super
Battlezone?
master_trainer_mike says, "We are all happy about Super BattleZone. I start working on the next one next week. Look for it early in May."
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with
question #374 from gym_leader_blaine:
if we were interested in running a SBZ at a
location should be email you or linda
master_trainer_mike says, "just so you know, we
already have more interested people than events but anyone can certainly write
in to me or the Prof list and let us know
SKYRIDGE:
darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question
#344 from pojo_phil:
Where is Skyridge right now at WotC... Printing
Press? Translations Dept? R&D? Very curious...
master_trainer_mike says, "can't say, that is a
biz secret"
darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question
#340 from lepi1962:
DMTM if Skyridge is Aprilish when is the next set
due?
darkmt_mike says, "Afterish Aprilish."
PROMO CARDS:
darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question
#283 from farbsman:
When Hitmonchan is re-released as a non-winner
best promo, will the HP be 60 or 70?
darkmt_mike says, "It will be played as written"
darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question
#293 from farbsman:
RE: Q#283 I wanted to know how it will be written,
will the card say 60hp like the winner one, or will it be corrected to be the
way it was suppose to be written?
darkmt_mike says, "Yes I know what you wanted.
The answer is to play the card as written."
darkmt_mike grins evilly.
darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question
#286 from professorcfk:
Last chat you said that the promo
Suicune(coming
with the Celebi movie) is definitely a black star promo. Are you sure that
this is the case, because all of the adds i have seen have shown it to be a
"best of" promo?
darkmt_mike says, "Well the ones at my desk are Black Star."
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with
question #337 from lepi1962:
MTM will there be a jumbo version and a winner
version of Professor Elm and Suicune from DVD/VHS promo cards?
master_trainer_mike says, "Nope."
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with
question #355 from trekiev:
since feb's sbz gave out lucky stadiums, will
may's give out pokemon centers?
master_trainer_mike says, "can't say, that is a
biz secret"
DCI STUFF:
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with
question #341 from mob2099:
how many dci tournies do you have to be in before
your ranked?
master_trainer_mike says, "10"
darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question
#295 from m_p_douglas:
When filling in the Electronic Reporting
Information for the DCI Reporter, I come across the Question:"Prize Money paid
$" The instructions say don't enter a decimal. Now do you want me to list CASH
(Money) given out only? -OR- Should I figure up the approximately Retail value
of Packs, Promo Cards, BattleZone Stuff and whatever else is given out as
legitimate prizes?
darkmt_mike says, "I believe it is only the Cash... but email DCI@wizards.com to make sure."
darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question
#299 from steve_p:
On the DCI Tournament Locator, events that are
reported electronically show the player standings list. Is there any way to
get this list for events that AREN'T reported electronically?
darkmt_mike says, "I don't know. DCI@wizards.com"