Skyridge, the final expansion to be issued by Wizards of the Coast was released this week, so most of the chat involved new rulings and clarifications. I don't have any of the cards myself just yet, but from the scans & spoilers I've seen this is gonna be a really great set! Don't forget Super Battle Zone coming in two weeks (May 24-25) and all the upcoming major game convention tournaments this summer.
Enjoy,
- CHRISBO
SKYRIDGE:
master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with
question #1513 from kingkyle3:
Is SkyRidge Officially out now?
master_trainer_pat says, "Yes."
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with
question #1530 from wizo_pokemom:
with SBZ coming, will the Skyridge cards be added
to the card reference before, or by then? please?
master_trainer_mike says, "I will see."
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with
question #1480 from marril2000:
Mike, which of the two skyridge theme decks did
you design? If any, which one is your favorite/most fun to work on and why?
master_trainer_mike says, "I actually did them both. Didn't realize at the time that they would be the last ones I worked on. Wanted to try something different for them both. You'll have to let me know if you like them or not."
BATTLE ZONE / SUPER BATTLE ZONE (May 24-25):
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with
question #1551 from gym_leader_blaine:
for us SBZ TO's will the kits be sent to the
location or us? Also when about should we have the SBZ kits?
master_trainer_mike says, "They are always sent to
the retail locations. They should be going
out next Monday or Tuesday. The email that
was sent out stated this."
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with
question #1478 from pokesensei:
Hi Mike. Have
their been any latest decisions on when the last month for BZ will be,
etc..?
master_trainer_mike says, "Nothing to announce
yet."
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with
question #1489 from gym_leader_blaine:
Any word yet when WOTC is planning the last BZ?
Is it still going to be in August or sooner?
master_trainer_mike says, "Sorry gang, but until
we know the exact answer, we won't say anything. You should know that about us
by now :)"
ORIGINS, COMICCON, and GENCON:
master_trainer_pat says, "I have an announcement! I'll be going to the San Diego Comic Con for the Fan Appreciation Tourney there. I'm super stoked that I'll be able to see everyone one last time...in the Pokemon capacity I mean."
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with
question #1494 from chrisbo:
Glad to hear that Pat will be able to make it to
ComicCon. Any idea if DMTM will be going to San Diego too?
master_trainer_mike says, "Pat will be coming with
me to San Diego. DMTM will be coming with
me to Origins and Gen Con. DMTSteve will be
at Gen Con."
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with
question #1565 from chrisbo:
Oh yeah, will Kierin be making it to any of the
Conventions, and if so which ones?
master_trainer_mike says, "He will be at Gen Con."
master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with
question #1564 from cattdreams:
do you happen to know how much a single day pass
to the san diego comic con is?
master_trainer_pat says, "No, sorry....we'll try
to make it worth it though"
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with
question #1554 from chrisbo:
Speaking of San Diego, when do you plan on
releasing the list of events & prizes for ComicCon? P.S. I'll be there!!
master_trainer_mike says, "There will be much less
staff so count on 1 scheduled event per day and then pick up events based on
how many players show up. The Fan
Appreciation event will be on Saturday.
Most likely a Team Limited event on Friday.
Still working out staff issues, hope to get a list up soon. We will be giving
out lots of stuff though, it's definitely our chance to thank you guys in
person and enjoy a last blast"
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with
question #1519 from pwannabe:
Re Prizes for GenCon: "1st 3 cases of Assorted
Pokemon Boosters" What exactly is a case and what are the available boosters
in the case?
master_trainer_mike says, "A case is a box that
contains 6 displays in it."
master_trainer_pat says, "That is a ton of
boosters. Lots of wrappers...
what a mess.."
[CHRISBO NOTE: A "display" (more commonly referred
to as "a box") contains 36 booster packs; so a case is 6*36=216 booster packs,
or 1,944 cards. Wow!]
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with
question #1481 from pokemonfighter:
will nintindo pokmeon cards be allowed in gen con
master_trainer_mike says, "Nope, we have announced
this before. They are not our cards and it
would not be fair to make any rulings on them.
We do not want to confuse anyone."
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with
question #1508 from wizo_pokemom:
This question came up on the 'gym about the League
events at gencon/origins: can players play by 'house rules' (rolleyes) or must
they play by standard rules?
master_trainer_mike says, "We NEVER allow house rules. You must play the actual game by its rules."
PROMO CARDS:
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with
question #1549 from lepi1962:
Any hint on what are the three SBZ promos in the
welcome kit?
master_trainer_mike says, "Nope :)"
It's my understanding that the upcoming (may 19th?) Wendy's pokemon promo cards will be made by nintendo, will they be legal in current modified format?
master_trainer_mike says, "Nope, they are not
our cards."
[CHRISBO NOTE: Actually, I don't believe they are
TCG cards.]