The Pokemon World Championships are in Seattle, WA this weekend, and GenCon
is next weekend, so there will be no Pokemon Chat on Thursday August 8. There's a good article in the online version of the Seattle Times regarding
Worlds; it's a good read.
See ya at Worlds,
- CHRISBO
POKEMON WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS:
master_trainer_mike says, "Btw, check out www.seattletimes.com to see an article about some of the local players."
master_trainer_mike says, "It has also been on local tv and radio as well."
master_trainer_mike says, "Look for Mindy Lambkee to be on the local fox morning news tv tomorrow morning in her very cute Misty outfit too."
[CHRISBO NOTE: Here is a direct link to the Seattle Times article: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/northwestlife/134504287_pokemon1.html
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master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #257 from magmar2000:
Good radio interview on Wednesday. I never would have known the tree
climbing championship was held here too. ;-) Saw the commercial last night -
it was cool. So, Channel 13 morning news tomorrow? I'll watch for that.
master_trainer_pat says, "I think MT Mike would say 'ginchy'"
master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #260 from lance313:
MTP, do you know if there is a shuttle or other Pub Trans that goes from the
airport to the Convention Center?
master_trainer_pat says, "I don't off hand, though I'm sure there is one to
the downtown hotel district, which is close. I would bet that there is one
to the Convention Center or really, really close to it."
master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #278 from articjedi:
is there a bus service for the trip between the convention center and the
hotel?
master_trainer_pat says, "You are going to have to ask at the hotel. It's a
pretty short cab ride or a nice walk"
master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #290 from soslowpoke:
What's the event space for Worlds compared to what you had for the Chicago
and SanDiego Stadium Challenges?
master_trainer_pat says, "I don't know how it compares to those, but it is
smaller than the last big STS we had."
master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #284 from soslowpoke:
What time do doors open at for Worlds?
master_trainer_pat says, "Registration starts at 9am...doors open at that
time also."
master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #288 from soslowpoke:
Will we be able to get our picture taken with Pikachu at Worlds or any other
Pokemon?
master_trainer_pat says, "Yes, Pikachu and Pichu will be there. But you
should bring your own camera for photos...we don't know if they'll have that
set up this time"
master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #270 from soslowpoke:
When registering for the Team Multiplayer event at Worlds, should both team
members be present when registering or can one person register both players?
master_trainer_mike says, "Both players must be present and both must come
up to the registration area and sign up together as a team."
master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #276 from soslowpoke:
Do you think the events like the Team Sealed and theme deck Challenge will
be "maxed out" if so, should I try and get to the center earlier (like when
doors open) to sign up?
master_trainer_pat says, "Those are really popular events...so the sooner
you sign up the better. We will set up 8 person side events on the fly
though"
master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #281 from soslowpoke:
What time will you be starting up the 8 person side events at and when will
you stop running them?
master_trainer_pat says, "The last events will start no later than 6pm. They
start up shortly after the first big event of each day."
master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #301 from soslowpoke:
Will MTM sing for us at Worlds?
master_trainer_pat says, "prepare to be disappointed!"
[CHRISBO NOTE: Wow, it sounds like he will sing (bwhahaha!!!).]
GENCON:
master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #259 from yoshi1001:
What about the expedition prerelease at Gencon?
master_trainer_pat says, "We have not had confirmation yet from production
that cards will be done on time."
master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #266 from yoshi1001:
So the prerelease is still a maybe?
master_trainer_pat says, "That is correct. Until we have product in our
hands to use, it will be a maybe."
master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #267 from soslowpoke:
Since I'm only planning on going to GenCon on Sunday to do the Expedition
Prerelease, is there a # I could call closer to the event to find out if
you'll be able to run it or not?
master_trainer_pat says, "I'm afraid I don't know. We will let the info desk
know for sure when we know, but how you get a hold of them is up to you."
POKEMON EXPEDITION:
master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #280 from
lugiasforce87:
can you give us any information about Pokemon Expidtion
master_trainer_pat says, "The name is spelled Pokemon Expedition for one. It
has the Card E mechanics built into the cards (for use with Game Boy
Advance). That's about all I know right now."
master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #282 from bullet_ptco:
does Pokemon expedition still have a release date for this Month? If so do
you how how many cards are in the set?
master_trainer_pat says, "It is still listed as coming out in August...but
we really told you all we could tell you about the set itself."
master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #283 from soslowpoke:
DO you know any of the special thingys the cards can do with the Reader?
(expedition)
master_trainer_pat says, "The one my co-worker tried at E3 would just play a
little game on your GB Advance....I think he said it was like a rudimentary
'Arkanoid' type game"
master_trainer_pat says, "Remember Arkanoid?"
PROMO CARDS:
master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #261 from bullet_ptco:
do you know what promo number E Card Celebi is from the new Pokemon movie?
master_trainer_pat says, "No, we don't, sorry."
master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #263 from
lugiasforce87:
since there will be no chat next week can you tell us the new promo #49 now?
master_trainer_pat says, "Wow, #48 is the last one I knew for sure...is #49
the one from the Colorless Season?"
POKEMON LEAGUE / BATTLE ZONE:
master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #277 from bullet_ptco:
Any info on Battle Zone or when Battle zone will start?
master_trainer_pat says, "More details about Pokemon Battle Zone will be
forthcoming after we get back from Gen Con"
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #272 from soslowpoke:
When is Season 7 of League supposed to start?
master_trainer_mike says, "Officially it starts this saturday."
master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #279 from soslowpoke:
What is the Classic Promo for Season 7?
master_trainer_pat says, "We'll hold off telling you for the time
being...I'm sure it will get out soon enough"
master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #269 from bullet_ptco:
can you tell us what season 8 energy is?
master_trainer_pat says, "No, I can't tell just yet. I wish I had it to use
in my deck for this weekend though."
master_trainer_pat grins evilly.
master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #268 from paulie1084:
There isn't a pokemon league that close to me, is there any way i can get
the pokemon league promos, since i can't earn them?
master_trainer_pat says, "Trade for them or buy them as single cards is your
best bet I'm afraid"
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #275 from
lord_schweizer:
are the leagues run by wizards or nintendo...(if i was going to call up to
ask about leagues...would i call wizards or nintendo?
master_trainer_mike says, "Nintendo has nothing to do with the leagues, that
is us."
master_trainer_mike says, "Call cust serv at 1-800-324-6496"