It looks like there has been a bit of a mix up regarding some of the recent European tournaments; Master Trainer Mike is doing his best to get it all resolved. There have also been some rumors that Skyridge is becoming increasingly difficult to find; they must be holding back so they have enough for all the conventions going on this summer (j/k). Finally, it looks like there isn't going to be a Promo Cleffa after all (oh Phillll.... [GRIN]).
[GymLeaderPhil: Hey Hey, I said Rumor! My sources are now dead to me!]
Enjoy,
- CHRISBO
PRIZE SUPPORT FOR EUROPEAN TOURNAMENTS:
master_trainer_mike says, "Now, as some of you may know, there were some communication problems between this office and the UK office. Prize support was offered for their event this weekend, but because we are all so darned busy, there were some miscues and so materials didn't make it there on time. I have been in contact with the UK office and will be announcing tomorrow the additional prize support that we will be offering for the event in addition to all of the great stuff that the UK office AND the Professors who have chipped in for this event have gathered. I am sorry that this happened. We will do what we can to fix this situation."
master_trainer_mike says, "Materials did make it over for the Belgium event though I hear they didn't make it on time (darn customs!). I hear that they have been distributed to the players though and that is the point. We will do the same for the UK event."
darkmt_mike says, "Just the normal everyday confusion!"
master_trainer_mike says, "There are also several Master Professors putting together a fan appreciation event in Italy as well. I am in touch with them and will be sending them all of the cool Italian stuff that I have gathered here for that event too."
SKYRIDGE: GETTING HARD TO FIND???
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with
question #1868 from professorcfk:
I've heard rumors that WotC has stopped producing
Pokemon*E Sky Ridge, is this true?
master_trainer_mike says, "Not true. I have heard
that it is sold out, but that is not the same thing."
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with
question #1874 from lance313:
I don't know whether you can divulge, but most
places are dry regarding Skyridge. Is more being printed?
master_trainer_mike says, "I honestly don't know."
ORIGINS, COMICCON, AND GENCON CONVENTIONS:
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with
question #1881 from soslowpoke:
feh...I remember those cute little bags of stuffs
we got at the STS and mall tours and such...will we be seeing any of that at
Gencon? (Like the promotional set lists and whatnots)
master_trainer_mike says, "You will all walk with plenty form gen Con, don't you worry."
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with
question #1919 from the_mystery_thing:
will there be holo energy for everybody at origins
etc? can never get too much shiny energy...
master_trainer_mike says, "Check out the prize
support listed on our web site for Origins, gen Con, and San Diego Comicon."
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with
question #1972 from farbsman:
Are Nintendo cards allowed in Unlimited
tournaments at Origins and Gencon (if there are any, haven't looked at the
schedule)
master_trainer_mike says, "No, we cannot make any rulings on their cards, so we cannot allow them in our sanctioned events, sorry."
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with
question #1866 from indigomaster33:
during gencon, will the side event drafts and
sealed events be held on all 4 days?
master_trainer_mike says, "They will be run
whenever enough players sign up (and a judge is available).
So they could be run all 4 days if the demand is
there."
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with
question #1880 from marril2000:
Mike, will the 8 player drafts at Comic Con take
place on all days? I am wondering because the schedule lacked a date for this
event
master_trainer_mike says, "They will if there is sufficient interest and staffing."
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with
question #1884 from gymleaderphil_pojo:
How do you (or if even possible) rochester draft
in a team (play) format?
master_trainer_mike says, "Wait and see.
Read up on the Magic Team Rochester Rules (except
they use 3 player teams). Same idea."
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with
question #1955 from wizo_pokemom:
Why the food donation entry fee at SDCC? it's a
great idea :)
master_trainer_mike says, "The entire event is a
non-profit. Want to help out where we can."
darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question
#1946 from wizo_pokemom:
is DMTM going to SDCC?
darkmt_mike says, "No Pat will be there. I will be
at Origins and GenCon!"
darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question
#1914 from wizo_pokemom:
I take it there will be no chats the weeks of
origins, sdcc and gencon...any other weeks with no chat?
master_trainer_mike says, "Correct."
darkmt_mike says, "True we will be gone!"
PROMO CARDS:
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with
question #1952 from marril2000:
Mike, if you could select one good playable card
for the Best of Game series, which one would you print and why (speaking as if
you where able to produce it, your own decision alone)
master_trainer_mike says, "Well, for the most part, the whole best of Game series WAS my decision. Though it was influenced by what was available for new promos, what cards TPC would allow and so on. I wanted to bring back Rocket Zapdos as Lightning is still too weak, but that was shut down."
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with
question #1956 from soslowpoke:
I thought TPC gave you all the big no on
reprinting cards from the Gym Expansions?
master_trainer_mike says, "They did as far as
putting them in sets. was able to finagle a couple for promos."
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with
question #1957 from purity1:
aaaw......I would have liked to see rocket zapdos
back again...
master_trainer_mike says, "Me too."
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with
question #1958 from m_p_douglas:
Is Rocket Zapdos in or out as a Best Promo? I
think you just said NO?
master_trainer_mike says, "It is not."
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with
question #1962 from soslowpoke:
Whats the status on Best promos Cleffa and Ditto?
master_trainer_mike says, "There never was going
to be any, sorry."
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with
question #1965 from gym_leader_blaine:
will the players that are not able to make it out
to the tournaments this summer, will we still have a chance to get the Cleffa
Promo?
master_trainer_mike says, "There is no cleffa promo."
FUTURE OF THE CHATS (humorous):
darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question
#1916 from professorcfk:
Any idea when the official WotC chats will cease
to be?
darkmt_mike says, "Not yet"
darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question
#1921 from puritys_echidna:
hey... after the pokemon chats are over could you
guys still host a weekly chat where we talk about.. well, anything besides
pokemon. i mean a lot of the chats have that anyway... ;) we just don't want
to be mt-less... well... except for that DARK mike of course....
darkmt_mike says, "Hmm"
master_trainer_mike says, "There will be chats for
other upcoming brands such as Neo Pets, board games, and others.
You will hear from me again."
darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question
#1928 from gymleaderphil_pojo:
RE 1921: It doesn't even have to be announced or
anything, just make sure everyone shows up at the same time. Heck, you're
putting Chrisbo out on the street now!
darkmt_mike says, "Where he should be ! ;)"
master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with
question #1937 from chrisbo:
Chrisbo holds up sign "Will Chat for food"... ;-)
darkmt_mike says, "Yeah Hi Chrisbo!"
darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question
#1931 from marril2000:
Mike, once the Risk 2210 chats start, will you now
be known as commander mike or will you keep your
MT title just for the pokemon fans? ;)
darkmt_mike says, "Ha Risk chats Ha!"
master_trainer_mike says, "I'm thinking of God
Emperor Mike , how does that sound?"