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mysterioustrainer

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posted February 16, 2003 09:59 PM      Profile for mysterioustrainer   Email mysterioustrainer    Edit/Delete Post Report This Thread to Moderators
I must admit Super Battlezone was one heck of a good time, but now I see a clouded future for Pokemon. No, its not that I think Pokemon is in trouble. The only forsure thing I know that is in the future for Pokemon TCG however is only the Skyridge expansion and the continuation of BZ.

I honestly think we need to start working towards the Challenge Series to start more than anything else. Now is the time for anyone that has any ideas (besides the 15+ discussion) to speak out. Don't forget, WotC is listening (believe it or not). To be frank I am starting to get tired of asking MTM every single Thrusday: "Anything new on Challenge Series?" Of course MTM doesn't have anything new and they are working on it. I have faith in that. As Players and Professors we need to try and help out. Here are my ideas:

1. Super Battlezone was a sucess nationwide right? Would it not be a great idea for the T.O.'s and Head Judges to operate local Gym Challenges in same respects? In a way, if their tournaments was truly sucessful, they will most likely be considered in future event I bet.

2. Players and Professors alike should hunt out other DCI T.O.s and get their interest.

3. All together, players, judges, T.O.'s, and etc. alike, we need to say, "We are ready!"

4. Ask Wizards, "What can we do?" Obviously above, but I feel we can be of even more help, but I don't have the answer to that.

5. Don't give up.

For me, I am 19, so even though competing will not be an option, being a professor will be important. Why, because I want to be there being a help to the tournament series to continue the sucess of this ever popular game. As I have said before, "I know I am a great player, now I want to be a great professor." To me I play the game for fun anymore, and there will be good tournaments for me to play in (WotC vs. Prof. Challenge @ Worlds, Super Battlezone).

So when I say, start giving ideas, I'd like to hear, locations for qualifiers, what in Gym Challenges, what in Stadium Challenges, what in Worlds, prizes, side events, origins, you name it! The only thing I think is no longer worth talking about is 15+ in a premeire tournament series (for more info why click here). Cool?

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posted February 17, 2003 08:18 AM      Profile for SteveP   Email SteveP    Edit/Delete Post Report This Thread to Moderators
hey mysterioustrainer, thanks for coming to the CO SBZ.

(Just making a silly analogy here.)

Back during my dating days, if I liked the girl, I'd almost always have another date setup before the current date ever happened. However, if I wasn't sure about the girl, I'd wait until AFTER the current date before I made a future date.

WOTC is like me, and we (the Pokemon players) are like the girls I dated. Evidently, WOTC isn't sure about its relationship with us players; otherwise, they would've had future tournament dates already set up BEFORE SBZ.

(silly analogy complete.)

In case anyone forgot, MTM stated that future SBZs will depend on how well this SBZ went. We in CO had a wonderful time at our SBZ, but the real question is, did WOTC have a wonderful time? I hope they did.

(back to the silly analogy)

Hey WOTC, we're waiting by the phone. Please call?

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posted February 17, 2003 10:40 AM      Profile for hydromorph   Email hydromorph    Edit/Delete Post Report This Thread to Moderators
I guess the first time an idea is tried out, like SBZ, you have to look at the success of the event to see if you want to push more money and time into it. I know for a fact that some stores didn't run it right, and now if wizards wants to sponser another season of SBZ, they may need to consider finding new stores in which to run it. Or maybe even cut it to fewer stores, or need more stores in certain areas. We just have to be patient during this period where we're finally getting prize support and major, organized tournaments until we find the things that work right and best.

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I think it is great that this topic was set up. I have become a great player over the past year, but I need to play in very competitive tournaments or this game will not be fun anymore, so I propose that we make a list of stores that are definetly big enough for a Gym Challenge. Start with all the SBZ locations and last years gym challenges. to help wizards out and other players inform wizards that there are all these stores that they have not checked out yet and lets get going before all these players age another year. We have to do our part and inform.

(I'm worried that I will not get a shot to go to worlds unless they hurry up cuz I only have 2 months left, April 28)

[ February 17, 2003, 05:42 PM: Message edited by: Dark-Zapdos ]

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posted February 17, 2003 09:14 PM      Profile for mysterioustrainer   Email mysterioustrainer    Edit/Delete Post Report This Thread to Moderators
quote:
Originally posted by SteveP:
hey mysterioustrainer, thanks for coming to the CO SBZ.

(Just making a silly analogy here.)

Back during my dating days, if I liked the girl, I'd almost always have another date setup before the current date ever happened. However, if I wasn't sure about the girl, I'd wait until AFTER the current date before I made a future date.

WOTC is like me, and we (the Pokemon players) are like the girls I dated. Evidently, WOTC isn't sure about its relationship with us players; otherwise, they would've had future tournament dates already set up BEFORE SBZ.

(silly analogy complete.)

In case anyone forgot, MTM stated that future SBZs will depend on how well this SBZ went. We in CO had a wonderful time at our SBZ, but the real question is, did WOTC have a wonderful time? I hope they did.

(back to the silly analogy)

Hey WOTC, we're waiting by the phone. Please call?

Yes, it would be fun to have another SBZ (I'll side judge next time). I also remember, (I think in October) that Worlds is a definite yes then, no matter what the qualifiers are, I guess another idea is to host a more spiffy SBZ that is a qualifier trip to Worlds. I guess then it would be called the World Battlezone or something. [Roll Eyes]

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Originally posted by hydromorph:
I guess the first time an idea is tried out, like SBZ, you have to look at the success of the event to see if you want to push more money and time into it. I know for a fact that some stores didn't run it right, and now if wizards wants to sponser another season of SBZ, they may need to consider finding new stores in which to run it. Or maybe even cut it to fewer stores, or need more stores in certain areas. We just have to be patient during this period where we're finally getting prize support and major, organized tournaments until we find the things that work right and best.

Yes, its true some stores didn't go quite right, and yes it is about trying. If there is going to be more Super Battlezones, WotC and the DCI will be able to use the event as additional reference, same goes for potienial Gym Challenges. As players, check the SBZ you attended in the tournament locator in the DCI portion of the WOTC Site. Make sure the event is reported (immediatly) and rated (two to four weeks). That can be important for the greater picture.

I am not sure what you mean by prize support and major organized tournaments cause I thought the Super Trainer Showdowns and the Challenge Series from the past were those.

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Originally posted by Dark-Zapdos:
I think it is great that this topic was set up. I have become a great player over the past year, but I need to play in very competitive tournaments or this game will not be fun anymore, so I propose that we make a list of stores that are definetly big enough for a Gym Challenge. Start with all the SBZ locations and last years gym challenges. to help wizards out and other players inform wizards that there are all these stores that they have not checked out yet and lets get going before all these players age another year. We have to do our part and inform.

(I'm worried that I will not get a shot to go to worlds unless they hurry up cuz I only have 2 months left, April 28)

I feel for ya, and lets truly hope that something will turn out for the better soon in your sake. However if you don't get the chance, do work to become a Professor so you can still have fun in big events (as staff and player alike).

[ February 17, 2003, 09:25 PM: Message edited by: mysterioustrainer ]

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posted February 23, 2003 06:11 PM      Profile for lugia251   Email lugia251    Edit/Delete Post Report This Thread to Moderators
i think that befor the Challenge Series starts, Wizards should have a mailing list. people sign up and Wizards sends new info as it becomes available.
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Wow! A mailing list I'd WANT to be on [Big Grin]
Sign me up WotC!

Seriously, that sounds like a more efficient way to reach the community than the chats. My computer cannot handle chats too well, so I must always require CHRISBO's pojo articles. So monthly mailing would be the best, no doubt about it.

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I am not sure if anyone has noticed, but it is almost March. Last year, we had Challenge Series info on Feb 1st. The first Gym Challenge was on March 16th. So if this continues, does this mean Worlds will be pushed back, or fewer events?

Oh and to support my dates, I searched on Pokeschools website to see when they posted the info for the Challenge Series up. That info can be found here for anyone that would like proof.

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posted February 26, 2003 12:26 PM      Profile for mysterioustrainer   Email mysterioustrainer    Edit/Delete Post Report This Thread to Moderators
quote:
Originally posted by lugia251:
i think that befor the Challenge Series starts, Wizards should have a mailing list. people sign up and Wizards sends new info as it becomes available.

Professors have such a list already, so I doubt Wizards would get something like that started. Don't worry, MTM is promising that when something is avalable he will tell about it.

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posted February 26, 2003 12:28 PM      Profile for mysterioustrainer   Email mysterioustrainer    Edit/Delete Post Report This Thread to Moderators
quote:
Originally posted by farbsman:
I am not sure if anyone has noticed, but it is almost March. Last year, we had Challenge Series info on Feb 1st. The first Gym Challenge was on March 16th. So if this continues, does this mean Worlds will be pushed back, or fewer events?

Oh and to support my dates, I searched on Pokeschools website to see when they posted the info for the Challenge Series up. That info can be found here for anyone that would like proof.

I do remember that Worlds is coming with little question, however the qualifiers are the question at the time.

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posted February 26, 2003 02:18 PM      Profile for GymLeaderPhil   Email GymLeaderPhil    Edit/Delete Post Report This Thread to Moderators
quote:
Originally posted by farbsman:
I am not sure if anyone has noticed, but it is almost March. Last year, we had Challenge Series info on Feb 1st. The first Gym Challenge was on March 16th. So if this continues, does this mean Worlds will be pushed back, or fewer events?

Have to understand that they have a busy schedule already with the Pokemon Franchise over in North America and Europe seeing a rebirth with Ruby and Saphire (followed by more stuff) March 17 (I think).

So they are probably struggling to get 182 cards translated, edited, scanned and color corrected, getting the art in the card borders, placing the expansion symbol, produce the grids, generate the films, get them ready for press, typesetting the cards, rewording card because it doesnt fit, check with R&D to get a correct rewordal, printing, distributing, and getting the cards to retailers.

Not to mention the work that goes into bulding two theme decks, hours of playtesting. But dont forget the packaging either for the boosters, theme decks, and booster box that has to be done in "Spine Design"...

I think its great that we had a Super Battlezone, we will have one again after Skyridge is completed. Then I'd expect the Challange Series to pick up again. Remember the STS Qualifiers? They were never placed during the same season, I think it rotated between East and West Coast. So its likely the Challange Series could start in the Late Summer and Fall to not compete with Battlezone.
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posted February 27, 2003 12:38 PM      Profile for mysterioustrainer   Email mysterioustrainer    Edit/Delete Post Report This Thread to Moderators
Interersting Concept Phil. Now that a second SBZ seems most likely to happen than the Challenge Series, it would seem logical for Wizards to hold CS then. Not good news for those actually playing, but hopefully patience will be strong.

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posted February 28, 2003 07:28 AM      Profile for farbsman   Email farbsman    Edit/Delete Post Report This Thread to Moderators
quote:
Originally posted by GymLeaderPhil:
Have to understand that they have a busy schedule already with the Pokemon Franchise over in North America and Europe seeing a rebirth with Ruby and Saphire (followed by more stuff) March 17 (I think).

Only problem with that is Wizards has nothing to do with the Video Games
quote:
Originally posted by GymLeaderPhil:

So they are probably struggling to get 182 cards translated, edited, scanned and color corrected, getting the art in the card borders, placing the expansion symbol, produce the grids, generate the films, get them ready for press, typesetting the cards, rewording card because it doesnt fit, check with R&D to get a correct rewordal, printing, distributing, and getting the cards to retailers.

This would make sence, had Neo Destiny not been released Feb. 25th last year and they announced the Challenges at the beginning of Feb. So they would have had to have been translating and setting up locations at the same time last year.

I think the reason we still have yet to see anything released is the fact that Wizards STILL has yet to sign the contract with the Pokemon Company for releases after May. Notice how little information about sets and tournaments has been released after the May deadline for the contract. Two sets in 3 months (instead of the normal 5)is a little strange, don't you think?

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posted February 28, 2003 07:37 AM      Profile for yoshi1001   Email yoshi1001    Edit/Delete Post Report This Thread to Moderators
Possibly, however, WotC has rarely let out much information about one set until the one before it has been released. After all, why detract from the current/upcoming set?

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"...instead of the normal 5"

Uh, every 4 months is "normal" for WoTC set releases. That gets you 3 sets per year. And with Pokemon, sometimes its 3 months, sometimes its 5-6. Have to work with the desires of the Franchiser. If one set gets delayed, maybe the next comes sooner, to get back on schedule.

Hard to say, looking in from outside the gates.

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Yeah, and you have to remember Origins too. If they have the Professor Challenge, is the 1st place finisher going to get the free trip to Worlds again, or what? I'd think if that's gonna happen, the challenges will start around that time also.

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quote:
Originally posted by farbsman:
Only problem with that is Wizards has nothing to do with the Video Games

Sorry I didnt mkae myself clear... Wizards is in a position to quickly get another card set/product out in time to fill the need for the new buyers and customers that will arrive with the Rebirth (hopefully).

Additionally, if the past is any indication, TPC has pushed TCG Set Release Dates back if they could compete with the video game or anime.
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I hate to break it to you, but I seriously doubt there will be a "rebirth". The classic gamer will, of course, buy ruby and sapphire, but I seriously doubt it will bring people into the trading card game. Fads don't become "reborn" until 20-30 years after they first started. Look for Pokemon to be as high as it was in 2000 in 2030. =P

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quote:
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I hate to break it to you, but I seriously doubt there will be a "rebirth". The classic gamer will, of course, buy ruby and sapphire, but I seriously doubt it will bring people into the trading card game. Fads don't become "reborn" until 20-30 years after they first started. Look for Pokemon to be as high as it was in 2000 in 2030. =P
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I dunno, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle franchise is starting to be reborn. It's only about 10 years old. I've seen new figures, a new cartoon coming out this year, a new video game this year, etc.
Same thing with a lot of 80s franchises, strawberry shortcake, transformers, he-man, etc.

As for Pokémon, I don't know if the release of the video games will bring new kids into the TCG, but its a possibility. The games are definately bringing the e-reader and battle-e cards, so the TCG could be seen as a logical step, but we'll have to wait and see.

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A total resurgence would be fantastic--especially for us collectors. But, quite frankly, I'd simply like to see Pokemon develop a steady following--kind of the way that Magic did. We need the critical numbers that insure that there is profit for WOTC and that there is a continuity of tournament life. So far--I think--we have been able to hold onto those numbers. I'd just like to see it maintained.

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Yeah.There are a whole new set of youngins out there that are now getting old enough to get into the game.You know,they loved the "characters" like charmander and pikachu,but were too little and too young.Now, alot of them don`t even know there is a BattleZone,so we have to find ways to get the word out so the TCG community can grow.Heck,there are prolly some older players that haven`t been around for a couple of years that don`t even know that the game is still around.Word of mouth is prolly going to be the cheapest and best bet.

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posted March 10, 2003 08:16 AM      Profile for mysterioustrainer   Email mysterioustrainer    Edit/Delete Post Report This Thread to Moderators
Okay, I've done some planning and I have gathered ideas for getting Pokemon going again and ideas for the next year of Battlezone/League

First, there are those who wish they could simply pass the word about Pokemon Battlezone on the street. Well these ideas work for the most part.

1. When planning any tournament, find any store that sells the product and ask their management if they can post an ad that you provide until that tournament date.

2. Play outside of leagues and tournaments. One way to attract kids is to spend a nice day at the park and playtest with your decks. Sometimes kids may ask if they can play so show them the game and get them hooked.

3. Promote other Pokemon elements as well, including the TV series and the games. Maybe have a tournament where the top prize is a GBA and a Ruby and or Saffire game pak (that is about the cost of one booster box).

4. Call your friends and tell them about it.

Okay got ideas started? Good! I now judge our Battlezone Tournaments at my league, so I am planning to make future BZ tourneys more exciting (Modified, TMP, Limited) along with more prizes. Also the old leaders family is doing a point system like the old year one and two where earning so many points earns a cool pin that we bought cheap at a 7-eleven store.

Also when it comes time for the next SBZ, SteveP and I will be trying to do everything we can to advertise for the event.

Now I have been considering next year's league, so here are my ideas. What did the first two leagues have that the last two didn't? Badges! Younger kids love to collect these along with older so I developed an idea for Battlezone and League to go together.

First there are stores that just run league style this year. For example, there are 8 out of the 11 leagues in Colorado and Wyoming that run league style. So there is a positive indication that some want it the old way. Yet there are those that work the new monthly way, and there are those that want both (like my league). So with the idea of the new 8 badges in Ruby and Saffire along with the fun activities and challenges that year 1 and 2 had I develop three Battlezone/League systems that might be of interest:

1. Battlezone/League Combined
This is for leagues that love to gather each week, yet battle each month in a DCI tournament. First they would get the badge book, where it would something like year 1. 500 points earns a Badge, and any additional points go to the next season. There would also be 150 points to grab by playing Gym Leader Challenges. Remember those funky ways to play the game? That is them. Well we can do those. There would also be points to earn on the back for the classic promo (probably 200 points for a card and up to two cards a season). Now for the Battlezone Tournament, players would compete for the new Promo just like always, nothing much to explain. (Of course players earns league points for each round of the tournament).

2. Battlezone Alone
Now for stores that can't operate weekly, the Battlezone Tournament Alone would work like this. Everyone gets a classic promo (spares go to top players). Top 8 get the new promo, and top 8 would as get the season's Badge.

3. League Alone
This works mostly the same in respect to the first idea however to distribute new promos, each player also has a score sheet (like this year's weekly version) that are to calculate who won the most battle points. Top players get the new promo.

Well (huff, huff), there are my new ideas. Need I say more? (Hope not, my fingers are tired from typing).

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~Myst

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Check out my personal website. Includes my ideas for decks my own fake cards, GB Teams, links to Ebay auctions, main trading page and much, much more.

1748 DCI Rating
Top player in state of Wyoming (Hmm. Could have something to do with the fact that the other four players in the state haven't played in over two years?)

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Crobat1

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posted March 10, 2003 10:37 AM      Profile for Crobat1   Email Crobat1    Edit/Delete Post Report This Thread to Moderators
Mysterious Trainer: I think that your ideas for promoting Pokemon are awesome.

One correction: I think your countdown to Origins is off, perhaps because Origins is earlier this year than last. You seem very industrious. I think you'll make it. Hope to see you there.

[ March 11, 2003, 01:51 PM: Message edited by: Crobat1 ]

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Crobat2:
Winner, Syracuse SBZ, Feb, 2003
22nd Place, 10 and Under, World's, August, 2002
Winner, Friday's Open Modified Event, Origins, July, 2002
Winner, 10 and Under Gym Challenge, Milford, May, 2002

Crobat1:
Winner, Albany SBZ, May, 2003
9th Place: Professor's Tournament at World's, August 2002
Top 4, Theme Deck Tournament at World's, August, 2002
Top 8, Unlimited Side Event at World's (Undefeated in Main Draw), August, 2002

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mysterioustrainer

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posted March 10, 2003 09:04 PM      Profile for mysterioustrainer   Email mysterioustrainer    Edit/Delete Post Report This Thread to Moderators
Crobat1, although I appricate your enthusiasm about what I just said. Your quoting is unecessary according to the Wizpog regs. I don't want the topic locked for redundancy, so I'd appricate it if you would remove the quote unless you intend to make points about what I said. Cool? Thanks.

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~Myst

www.freewebs.com/mysterioustrainer

Check out my personal website. Includes my ideas for decks my own fake cards, GB Teams, links to Ebay auctions, main trading page and much, much more.

1748 DCI Rating
Top player in state of Wyoming (Hmm. Could have something to do with the fact that the other four players in the state haven't played in over two years?)

From: Wherever the adventure takes me! | Registered: Feb 2001  |  IP: Logged


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