Wow, this week's chat made up for the last few weeks big time! Read the
"Opening Announcements" section for a summary of this week's report, and check out the lengthy "What Do You Want For Pokemon" section at the end to
see an interesting (and humorous) look into what others want out of the game
in the future (MT_Mike opened the floor, so we told him!).
Finally, there will be no Chat next week (Dec. 27), but the following week there will be a very special guest speaker that you won't want to miss.
Merry Christmas to all,
- CHRISBO
OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
master_trainer_mike says, "As many of you know, the new Pokemon League will
be starting January 5th in most locations (others may start a little later
in January)."
master_trainer_mike says, "We also have the upcoming Professor Program, the
Pokemon Challenge series, and we will be introducing team multiplayer rules
next year too!"
master_trainer_mike says, "Also, the first chat we have after Xmas break
(the 3rd I think) we will have a special guest. Keith Strohm, the Pokemon
Brand Manager will be our guest speaker. He will be hear to talk with you,
answer questions, and talk about the future of Pokemon. Don't miss it!"
UPCOMING CHAT WITH POKEMON BRAND MANAGER:
master_trainer_mike says, "Make sure you all come to the chat on January 3rd
2002. Keith Strohm, the Pokemon Brand Manager will be here to tell you about
the future of Pokemon as well as answer your questions and concerns about
any upcoming changes."
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #47 from onederlnd:
What exactly does a brand manager do? just wondering.
master_trainer_mike says, "The Brand Manager is the overall person in charge
of an IP (intellectual property). In this case, Keith has the final say and
approval on everything Wizards does that has to do with Pokemon. They make
all of the business decisions for that IP."
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #53 from sd_pokemom:
Have you MTs adequately prepared your Brand Manager for the chat's legion of
rabid question-askers? *grin* Or are you just going to throw him to the
"wolves" (or rabid Sneasels)?
master_trainer_mike says, "He has been warned and says he can handle it :)"
master_trainer_mike says, "We have been poking him with sticks for the last
3 months to help him get used to the sharp retorts we sometimes get :)"
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #57 from
slowking_man:
Your Brand Manager can never handle us! MWAHAHAHA!!!
master_trainer_mike says, "Well, I wouldn't tick him off too much if I were
you :)"
POKEMON LEAGUE:
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #4 from sd_pokemom:
What can you tell us about League Year 3, or the professor program?
Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeezze? (hey, it works for the kids...;-) )
master_trainer_mike says, "Well League Year 3 will be different than the
previous years. It is now all about game play and introducing the tournament
structure to you all."
master_trainer_mike says, "You will have the chance to earn up to THREE
different promo cards each season. 1 Classic (previously released) promo, 1
new mechanic card, and the new, never before released foil energy cards."
master_trainer_mike says, "Each season will end with a tournament that can
be sanctioned if your Gym Leader wishes to do so (so you can work on your
ratings). It is through participating in that final tournament that you can
earn the foil energy cards."
[CHRISBO NOTE: See section below for answers to the "Professor Program" part
of this question.]
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #31 from chrisbo:
For the season-ending tournaments, will there be any specific format or will
they vary from location to location (i.e. one store runs "modified", another
store runs "standard", etc.)?
master_trainer_mike says, "Various formats will be used throughout the
seasons. Each league will run the same format for that season."
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #14 from chrisbo:
Can you tell us if there is any limit to the number of foil energy cards
that can be earned in the season-ending tournaments?
master_trainer_mike says, "Each participant gets 1, period."
master_trainer_mike says, "However!"
master_trainer_mike says, "The top 8 finishers in the tournament will earn
additional copies."
master_trainer_mike says, "Now, more than ever, it is about how good a
Master Trainer you really are :)"
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #32 from dunjohn_:
Hello again! I'm not too up on these foil energies. I'm presuming they're
basic energies. Will all 6 types be available from the first instance, or
are you releasing them one type at a time? If so, is there any system as to
how you recieve them, i.e. Random, Set, Choice or Leaders Discretion?
master_trainer_mike says, "Only 1 foil energy card will be available each
season. They will be given to participants in the season ending tournaments,
and additional copies can be earned by placing in the top 8 in those same
tournaments."
darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #17 from marril2000:
In Pokemon TCG league year 3, will darkness and/or metal energy make an
appearance? if yes, any comment on which season?
darkmt_mike says, "Wait and see."
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #44 from
crosstrainer:
Any posibility that the new foil energy will be a double colorless?
master_trainer_mike says, "Wait and see."
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #37 from marril2000:
According to the flyer that the store gave the head GL at the league, it
says the new kit will contain pikachu metal coins. Are the coins included in
the kit just extras or are they equally weighed coins for the end of season
tournament?
master_trainer_mike says, "They are not weighted (though they do have mass).
They are to be given to each league member. Just an extra we wanted to give
to you all:)"
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #46 from yoshi1001:
Do I have to use that Pikachu coin for anything in League, or can I keep
flipping my Sacagewea dollar for games?
master_trainer_mike says, "Steve, the coin is just a gift from us to you. Do
what you will with it."
darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #12 from evilmewtwo1:
Is it ok to start up leagues before January?
darkmt_mike says, "Not for year three!"
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #2 from evilmewtwo1:
When will the League locator be working????
master_trainer_mike says, "It is being finished up this week and should be
up soon. Wizards customer service has an up to date list of league locations
so you can always call them at 1-800-324-6496 to find out league locations."
master_trainer_mike says, "They will be open through some of the holiday
season for you."
darkmt_mike says, "Just not the 24th, 25th, 31st, and 1st."
darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #6 from onederlnd:
Since your talking about the new league, when will you have a list up (if
any) of where the locations will be?
darkmt_mike says, "Keep an eye on the web site. It should be soon."
darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #41 from gentle_magmar:
is there anything we can do the new manager at a bookstore i go to sometimes
is shutting pokémon down...FOR GOOD!
darkmt_mike says, "It is up to a store to decide that. I suggest you let
them know how you feel."
darkmt_mike says, "..find a new store if it does not work. The power of the
customer is strong."
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #239 from chrisbo:
Ah, before I forget. Any more news about Toys R Us and their involvement
with Pokemon League Year 3?
master_trainer_mike says, "Officially they have said they are still
considering, so we have started to contact the individual Toys R Us store
managers to see whether they want to participate or not. Make sure to let
your local store manager know that you want the league at their store!"
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #246 from chrisbo:
Re Q239: Individual store managers, or individual regional managers? I wanna
know who I should call to get the ball rolling in time for Jan 5th (if it
isn't already too late).
master_trainer_mike says, "Store managers. They will all be contacted over
the next few weeks. Many of them will not be able to start on January 5th
(too soon) but they can start the new league anytime in January."
PROFESSOR PROGRAM:
master_trainer_mike says, "As for the Professor Program, it is an online
judge certification type program made exclusively for our 15 years old and
older players. It will give you the recognition you deserve as mentors and
teachers of Pokemon as well as keep you in the loop about new rulings,
upcoming events, and products."
master_trainer_mike says, "There will ALSO be Professor exclusive events
held next year too! Keep an eye on our web site for more details soon."
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #26 from sd_pokemom:
So with the exclusively "Professor" events, does that mean that 15+ are not
going to be in the "Challenge" events at all? The two groups will be
separated, or will there be 15+ also at the "Challenges"?
master_trainer_mike says, "The Pokemon Brand Manager will go over all of the
specifics of these new programs when he is our guest speaker on January 3rd.
Don't miss it!"
CHALLENGE SERIES:
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #36 from
gentle_magmar:
What is Pokémon Challenge?
master_trainer_mike says, "The name of next years premiere Pokemon events."
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #9 from daytongl:
Challenge Series....hmmm new stuff....any details that can be wormed out in
this forum?
master_trainer_mike says, "Well, the 2002 Pokemon Challenge Series will be
taking the place of the STS's. More events, more organized, and so on."
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #63 from yoshi1001:
Pokémon Challenge? Is it more like a STS or QT? Or neither?
master_trainer_mike says, "It is the Pokemon Challenge series! There will be
various size events with different names. Keep an eye on the web site for
more info in the future."
darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #38 from michel1be:
Will there be Pokemon challenge series events in Europe too ?
darkmt_mike says, "Yes!"
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #23 from daytongl:
RE:#9..so no STSs for 2002?
master_trainer_mike says, "Nope. The Pokemon Challenge series will take
their place. More events, more chances for you to play!"
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #40 from
crosstrainer:
I'm a little disappointed about no STS for 2002. It's like not having a
Super Bowl. About how many major Challenge Series events will be held and
will you guys be attending any of them?
master_trainer_mike says, "Actually, next years Challenge will end with an
even BIGGER event than an STS. More details to come."
master_trainer_mike says, "I will be at all of the Challenges as will many
of the other fun staff here at Wizards."
master_trainer_mike says, "Again, come to the special January 3rd chat with
Keith Strohm, the Pokemon Brand Manager!"
TEAM MULTIPLAYER FORMAT:
master_trainer_mike says, "As for the team multiplayer format, watch for us
to release beta rules early next year. We will give you all a chance to
playtest it with us at the various larger Challenge events next year."
master_trainer_mike says, "I can tell you that Poison is suddenly much
stronger and Asleep attacks are wimpy."
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #60 from
slowking_man:
Ah, new team multiplayer rules? Good, we have a ton of team battles at my
League...>=D
master_trainer_mike says, "Great!"
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #65 from
slowking_man:
And now to pick your brain...Sleep weaker and Poison stronger? I'm betting
that means you flip for Sleep and take Poison damage at the end of each
player's turn...And I'll bet Char's lethal under that...
master_trainer_mike says, "ahhh grasshopper, your skills are growing
stronger!"
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #73 from pokesensei:
Team Playing will be a tremendous boost to the game IMO as a lot of kids
like to play that at the stores I go to. Can you reveal anything else right
now to whet everyone's appetites?
master_trainer_mike says, "It is still under some pretty major construction
so you'll have to wait a bit. We will be putting out the early beta rules
early next year though so you can help us test it. We will also have
non-sanctioned events for it at the larger Pokemon Challenge events too.
Once we are sure that the rules are balanced then we will make it official
probably in the summer of 2002. Then you will be able to create teams and
start ratings for those teams!"
NEO: DESTINY
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #22 from
gentle_magmar:
anything on Neo 4 or VS in america yet?
master_trainer_mike says, "Neo 4 is coming out in the early spring. No plans
for VS."
darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #39 from dunjohn_:
I heard somewhere that you've definitely settled on "Destiny" as the name
for Neo 4. With the introduction of Revelation all 251 were present and
accounted for. What I'm wondering is, is Destiny going to be part of the Neo
sets (i.e. named Neo Destiny or just Destiny)?
darkmt_mike says, "Yes NEO Destiny is part of the NEO sets. NEO 4 ."
PROMO CARDS:
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #27 from
gentle_magmar:
will the new Rainbow be able to have more than 4 copies the promo that is
master_trainer_mike says, "Nope, it is still a non-basic energy card and is
limited to 4 copies in your deck as usual."
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #18 from
gentle_magmar:
will the elusive Reverse holo charizard ever be released?
master_trainer_mike says, "Only after the super elastic bubble plastic promo
Weedle card!!!"
darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #33 from gentle_magmar:
RE Q#18 So then it is coming out?
darkmt_mike says, "No plans for it."
HOLIDAY CHEERS & GREETINGS:
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #81 from sd_pokemom:
I'd just like to wish all of you MTs a happy and safe holiday; 2001 has
turned out to be a great year for Pokémon, at least personally, with the STS
here in SD and the fun on the 'PoG. Thank you! :-)
master_trainer_mike says, "Thank you too. While it has been a lot of work it
has also been a whole lot of FUN!"
master_trainer_mike says, "Thank you all for your participation, excitement,
and energy. 2002 will be an even BETTER year :)"
master_trainer_mike says, "Even if we did have to put up with Chrisbo....."
master_trainer_mike says, "KIDDING!!!!!!"
master_trainer_mike says, "hee hee hee"
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #82 from pokesensei:
And had to put up with the delusions of DMTM as well...;-)
master_trainer_mike says, "you have no idea what it can be like....;)"
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #88 from pokesensei:
Hey Mike, I just want to close out this year of chats by saying, and I'm
sure that I speak for ALL trainers out there, that all of us really
appreciate everything you MT's have done for this game, and without you
guys, Pokemon wouldn't be where it is today.
master_trainer_mike says, "Well thank you all. This started as a job (a
GREAT one!) and has become much more than that for us as well. It has been
an honor to be a part of the big Pokemon family :)"
master_trainer_mike says, "Thank you all for what you have done with it
too!"
master_trainer_mike says, "We would have never pulled off the last STS
without Team Compendium there with us."
master_trainer_mike says, "We wouldn't have had an event at all without you
all coming!"
master_trainer_mike says, "A big thank you to all of the Gym leaders, TO's,
and involved Pokeparents too!"
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #94 from sd_pokemom:
No, MTM, we all have to thank you guys. I know more often than not, you only
hear the "bad" on the boards; but there is a pretty large "silent" group
that is very thankful for what you guys do for us!
master_trainer_mike says, "Thank you all."
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #235 from
crosstrainer:
Mike, sincere thanks for putting up with all the headaches we've given you
this year. May Santa leave a large bottle of aspirin in your stocking this
Christmas!
master_trainer_mike says, "You guys are worth it :)"
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #96 from onederlnd:
GIVE IT UP FOR THE MT'S!!!! *crowd starts cheering... YAY!*
master_trainer_mike says, "Ok, ok, thank you all as well :)"
WHAT DO YOU WANT FOR POKEMON???:
master_trainer_mike says, "Now that we are done with the hugfest :), what
would you want to see next year for Pokemon, if you could have anything?"
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #100 from sd_pokemom:
Another WCSTS in San Diego!!!
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #101 from
evilmewtwo1:
More Mewtwos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #102 from
slowking_man:
Sneasel banned from game play entirely.
master_trainer_mike says, "interesting :)"
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #104 from onederlnd:
An STS in MICHIGAN!!!!!
master_trainer_mike says, "uh huh"
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #105 from purity1:
holo EVERYTHING
master_trainer_mike says, "even holo not-donut maple bars?!?!?!"
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #106 from
crosstrainer:
WCSTS in San Jose, ECSTS in Miami
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #107 from
slowking_man:
Pokémon Advance! =D
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #108 from marril2000:
i would have to say, more darkness energy, more card sets, and maybe uh...
the pokemon company give wizards the rights to print the zeo edition :D
master_trainer_mike says, "go ahead gang, get it all out of your systems :)"
master_trainer_mike says, "anything else?"
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #109 from
evilmewtwo1:
Gift boosters with all rares or holos!!!!!
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #110 from purity1:
yup, even holo donut and undonuts....
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #112 from
venusaur2000:
A few of the old cards back in play
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #113 from purity1:
on both sides, with gold stamping....
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #114 from onederlnd:
I say you give out free booster BOXES to me!
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #115 from oldman_405:
Growing support. WotC to have more control of the card game
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #116 from marril2000:
a new stamper design for the league :P
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #117 from
evilmewtwo1:
A MTM Card!!!!
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #118 from magmar2000:
A Holo Magmar Promo! Or at least a Magby.... ;-)
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #119 from oldman_405:
More formats to be sanctioned
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #120 from pokesensei:
Holo Heads-Tails Dice? ;-)
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #121 from
slowking_man:
A Pokémon TV channel! XD
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #122 from
crosstrainer:
Rerelease Pre-Team Rocket "Broken" cards as promos and "fixing" them.
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #124 from purity1:
yeah! holo dice!
master_trainer_mike says, "how about holo pokemon players too?"
master_trainer_mike says, "A hollow DMTM!"
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #125 from marril2000:
newer formats, card towers, less activites at the leagues (looks at the box
under his feat full of league activities)
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #126 from marril2000:
free holo paper!
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #127 from purity1:
holo players! yeah!
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #128 from
venusaur2000:
More three attack or maybe even four attack cards
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #130 from onederlnd:
One DMTM is bad enough! :P
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #131 from sd_pokemom:
DCI reporter for the Palm OS!!! yes!!!
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #132 from marril2000:
holo websites!
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #133 from
evilmewtwo1:
Counter action cards!
master_trainer_mike says, "sure, we need more timing issues with Pokemon :)"
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #134 from chrisbo:
Increasingly closer communications between WotC & TPC.
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #135 from purity1:
actually i'd like to see dci reporter for macintosh....
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #136 from marril2000:
dci reporter for macs!
master_trainer_mike says, "And for the Atari 800 computer too!!!"
master_trainer_mike says, "hee hee"
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #137 from magmar2000:
DCI reporter for the Mac OS! =D
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #138 from purity1:
and wotc staff shirts in smaller sizes....
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #139 from marril2000:
more pokemon centers, one in every state!
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #141 from sd_pokemom:
A Pokemon Center store in California!
master_trainer_mike says, "Kierin says we need larger staff shirts sizes too
:)"
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #142 from pokesensei:
Holo Pokemon Chats?
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #143 from lance313:
Promo Holo Weedle.
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #144 from magmar2000:
A Pokemon Center in Seattle!
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #145 from
evilmewtwo1:
A online version of Pokemon similar to the MTG game being offered now
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #146 from marril2000:
to have wizards get more freeness in printing there own cards!
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #148 from purity1:
if i said its a holo new world we live in, you'd throw heads/tails dice at
me....so i won't
master_trainer_mike says, "........"
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #149 from marril2000:
Blue Gym Leader Shirts
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #151 from lance313:
A way to hold league outside of premier store sponsorship.
master_trainer_mike says, "interesting all of you, anything else?"
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #153 from onederlnd:
wanna know what you need in here? a /roll so you can roll dice in here!
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #154 from
evilmewtwo1:
holding league at my house
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #155 from sd_pokemom:
PURPLE Gym leader shirts! *winks at Lance*
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #156 from marril2000:
Rainbow energy that can't count as metal and dark to cause confusion!
master_trainer_mike says, "Don't forget ponies! I want one of those! ;)"
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #157 from chrisbo:
I'd like to see an online version of the Pokemon Play-It software with
periodic updates as new expansions are released (::drooling::).
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #158 from
evilmewtwo1:
Basic Steel and Dark energy.
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #159 from pokesensei:
A Holo Rules Book!
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #160 from
crosstrainer:
Certify Judges and Tournament Organizers and give them the ability to run
leagues outside of stores.
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #161 from marril2000:
wizards to print out the zeo edition for sale and have people send in cards
to create one large set!
master_trainer_mike says, "well if we actually owned Pokemon, maybe we could
make some of those, maybe even a holo Chrisbo!!!!"
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #162 from lance313:
ON-line leagues sanctioned by Wizards/DCI.
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #163 from marril2000:
new color league stampers with a different shape
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #164 from
matthewssandslash:
DCI sanctioned tourneys everywhere!
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #165 from
venusaur2000:
more people to come back to the chat
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #166 from oldman_405:
new players to enter the game
master_trainer_mike says, "well, new players and new chat members you can
help us all with"
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #167 from marril2000:
more jumbo cards!
master_trainer_mike says, "jumbo holo purity cards!!!"
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #168 from
matthewssandslash:
Seventeen bottles of cheese on the wall?
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #169 from marril2000:
new card structures to travel to the big events!
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #170 from chrisbo:
A holo Chrisbo? Would that mean I'd have to shave? =/
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #171 from lance313:
A way to 'magically' make M:TG and Pokémon players get along. :p
master_trainer_mike says, "isn't that what Harry Potter is for??????"
master_trainer_mike says, "KIDDING!!!!!!"
master_trainer_mike says, "hee hee"
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #172 from pokesensei:
Team Compendium members being new MT`s for the Pokemon Chat! :-)
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #173 from
crosstrainer:
A common "Tower" card so we can pool them together to build a WTC tribute at
the 2002 Pokemon "Super Bowl".
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #174 from onederlnd:
A Great Wall of Wizards!
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #175 from marril2000:
a contest for people to design the next neo logo!
master_trainer_mike says, "and what else can Santa bring for you all?"
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #111 from lance313:
Great job by all of you MTs. Even putting up with me, the Chrisbo wannabe.
If we could have anything for Pokémon next year, it would be a tie between a
way to hold league without having to do it under the sponsorship of a
premier store (who seem reluctant anymore), and a Promo Holo Weedle.
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #176 from marril2000:
a new ink cartrage?
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #177 from
crosstrainer:
Playstation 2 and Osama to justice.
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #178 from
slowking_man:
Santa can bring me A GameCube! w00t!
master_trainer_mike says, "we seem to be wandering away from Pokemon a bit
here......."
master_trainer_mike says, "not that I ever do that, right? ;)|"
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #179 from magmar2000:
Hmmm... hook up with Apple and give away iBooks and to keep with the card
theme, umm... make an iBook trainer? :-\ =D
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #180 from marril2000:
a Zeo Crystal Onix promo!
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #181 from oldman_405:
for the schedule to be posted of the tournaments (state, regional etc.)
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #182 from
matthewssandslash:
Re: 178 Maple Bars, anyone?
master_trainer_mike says, "AHHHHHHHHHHH"
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #183 from marril2000:
and Shining Charizard!
master_trainer_mike says, "well, since SOME of you have been naughty this
year (glances over at Pokesensei), I'm afraid Santa can't bring you any of
it :)"
master_trainer_mike says, "Though, SOME of what you have asked for is on the
way."
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #209 from sd_pokemom:
Okay, you asked US what WE want...what do you MTs and/or WotC want from us
in 2002?
master_trainer_mike says, "Just keep up the good work with us next year!
Check out the new programs, let us know what you think, the same as usual
:)"
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #257 from chrisbo:
Merry Christmas to you all!!!
master_trainer_mike says, "righto!"