Not much news this week; Neo: Revelation is just around the corner, but the MT's are as tight-lipped as ever about it. One thing they did say is that
there aren't going to be any theme decks for this release (boo-hoo). Oh well, you guys can read the rest.
Enjoy,
- CHRISBO
NEO: REVELATION:
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #7 from feralshade:
any new Revelation release updates?
master_trainer_mike says, "Yeah, we got our cards and they are great!!!"
master_trainer_pat says, "Not I."
master_trainer_mike says, "You will have to wait a bit
though....MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!"
master_trainer_pat says, "I have not received my cards yet. I'm lower on the
totem pole than Mike."
master_trainer_mike says, "Definitely see some changes coming to the
Modified environment once this set hits."
darkmt_mike says, "I have your cards!"
master_trainer_pat says, "There's some fun stuff..."
master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #93 from
team_europe_golduck:
why did you decide to have no Neo 3 Theme Decks?
master_trainer_pat says, "To tell you the truth, I didn't even know that."
master_trainer_pat says, "I guess that tells you about how busy it's been
around here lately."
master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #101 from chrisbo:
Can you please confirm whether there will be any theme decks for Neo:
Revelation or not?
master_trainer_pat says, "I just found out for certain, there are no Theme
Decks for Neo Revelation."
master_trainer_pat says, "I don't know exactly why, but that's the answer."
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #117 from
wizo_sensei:
Any more info on why there won't be any Theme Decks? I take it no new,
updated Rulebook. A good idea would be to have a new Starter deck with the
Play It CD including all the latest Neo sets.
master_trainer_mike says, "Theme decks don't really sell well. Many of our
retail partners won't even purchase them anymore."
master_trainer_mike says, "As for the Play It cd's, they actually cost quite
a lot to develop. When they were included in the latest Pokemon Starter it
still didn't sell very well."
master_trainer_mike says, "So there are no plans for anything like that
right now. I would keep an eye on our web site and the rulings document for
the latest rulings."
master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #94 from feralshade:
do you think the neo 4 translation will be appended to the american neo
trilogy or will it be the 1st of a new "block"?
master_trainer_pat says, "I don't know."
SUPER TRAINER SHOWDOWN:
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #28 from charwolf:
Do we know any additional info on the STS? Time frame for more info even?
master_trainer_mike says, "Final details being fleshed out and edited, hope
to have it up very soon."
master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #99 from sd_pokemom:
I know minors MUST have a parent's permission slip signed to participate at
WCSTS; but what about having a parent WITH them at WCSTS? Are kids allowed
to be "dropped off" there?
master_trainer_pat says, "I don't know what the true answer to that is, but
I have to say after being at all the STS' that I discourage this sort of
thing especially for children under 13."
master_trainer_pat says, "There are a whole lot of people at these events
and it would be easy to get overwhelmed by everything. If I was a parent, I
would want to stick close by at the very least."
master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #108 from sd_pokemom:
RE: #99...sorry to have asked, but I'm afraid it might be asked at my
League, so I wanted an "Official" ruling. I'm not advocating drop-offs at
all!
master_trainer_pat says, "I understand, I'm sorry I don't have an official
answer for you, but that's just what I feel after having been to them all."
master_trainer_mike says, "Correct, there is no official answer but it will
be a long day, with side events and lunch breaks. Young children shouldn't
be left to fend for themselves."
master_trainer_pat says, "It's a long day on my feet for me and very tiring,
I can imagine what it must be like to many youngsters."
master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #10 from
team_europe_golduck:
Will there be any famous Pokemon Artist again at the WCSTS (like Ken
Sugimori)?
master_trainer_pat says, "No one scheduled, but there could be some people
that show up at the last minute, who knows?"
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #13 from
team_europe_golduck:
Will there be a new set on display at the WCSTS, just like Neo Genesis was
at the ECSTS 2000 and Southern Islands at the ECSTS 2001?
master_trainer_mike says, "dunno"
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #51 from yoshi1001:
What are you guys going to do with the world trainer center? Sorry if this
puts salt on anyone's wounds.
master_trainer_mike says, "There are no plans on bringing any of the old
monuments to the next STS."
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #16 from
team_europe_golduck:
I've heard that there WCSTS Qualifiers in Japan. Is this true?
master_trainer_mike says, "They may be bringing a few players to the WSTS."
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #32 from feralshade:
the phone-in preregistration still starts on the 8th?
master_trainer_mike says, "Yes."
master_trainer_pat says, "Customer Service would like to respectfully ask
you to not call to pre-register until the 9th."
master_trainer_pat says, "Please."
master_trainer_pat says, "Please"
master_trainer_pat says, "Please"
master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #41 from feralshade:
Customer Service is having a Columbus Day party?...sounds fun :)
master_trainer_pat says, "Nope. We just expect to be very busy on that day
already and it would sure make us happy if folks would hold off til Tuesday
to pre-register....it will all go so much smoother that way."
master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #77 from mini_mech:
are either of you going to the San Diego STS ?
master_trainer_pat says, "Yes, we will both be there."
master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #79 from mini_mech:
were can we plan to see you ?
master_trainer_pat says, "I can only say 'there'. I don't even know what the
convention center looks like yet."
master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #80 from mini_mech:
and are you easy to sight ?
master_trainer_pat says, "No, I tend to slink around in the shadows, but I
promise to wear bright orange golf pants to this event."
master_trainer_pat says, "Just kidding about the golf pants."
master_trainer_pat smirks.
master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #72 from feralshade:
will any of the MTs or TC judges be participating in the side events or will
you be bogged down with main tourney rulings?
master_trainer_pat says, "There's a good chance that I may be running a side
event this year as I've asked for a break from judging this one...not that I
mind answering rules questions, but I prefer the casual event myself and I'd
like to work one of those once."
master_trainer_pat says, "The other MT's will probably be judging."
PROMO CARDS:
master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #37 from yoshi1001:
Clarify: Will there be a promo (assuming nothing breaks down in negotiation)
for the Mewtwo Returns VHS/DVD?
master_trainer_pat says, "Unable to clarify, sorry. It's too early."
POKEMON LEAGUE:
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #47 from daytongl:
Any details about post Season 8 Leagues such as BAM? I run a League at a BAM
and they aren't forthcoming with the info.
master_trainer_mike says, "I know BAM is planning on a Pokemon Promotion
taking place after the league. They will get out details as they finish it
up."
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #115 from snorlance:
Will any details on Year 3 of League be able to be announced prior to the
STS?
master_trainer_mike says, "Marketing for the new league will start later
this year. You might see some details come out by then."