Team Europe chat with Wizards Europe Tuesday, March 11 2003 Chat log by Skywolf and TEGolduck Welcome to the TCG Forum. A place to discuss any of Wizards Trading Card Games. Exits: quiet and lobby You see here: elies_pokemon_man, michel1be, TEGolduck, WIZO_Pokémom, Wotc_Glen, wotc_kristin and Wotc_Tom TEGolduck says, "I'm sure they will arrive soon. Everyone is rushing home from work/school and may be a little late :)" WIZO_Pokémom says, "good morning michel and sky" michel1be says, "hello everybody" TEGolduck says, "there are two of them" Skywolf says "Morning *YAWN*" Wotc_Glen says, "good afternoon" WIZO_Pokémom says, "we'll run this the same as last month; post ? and I'll add you to the list" TEGolduck says, "but I thought of two other people... so we'll be even more" Skywolf says "Not quite awake yet!" WIZO_Pokémom says, "would either of you like to be added to the queue?" michel1be says, "I'm still at work, so if I'm silent for a moment, don't panic :)" Skywolf says "Sure." WIZO_Pokémom says, "okay, the list as it stands now is TEGolduck, then Skywolf..." Skywolf says "I just type ? and my question, and then /ga right?" Entoron (Super Psyduck) enters. WIZO_Pokémom says, "please have your question typed up, ready to paste into the window when i call on you" TEGolduck says, "Stoney, which is trying to log on right now, has forgot his password. What should he do?" Entoron (Super Psyduck) says, "Hey!!" WIZO_Pokémom says, "good morning" Skywolf says "Okay." WIZO_Pokémom says, "this is the european pokemon question and answer chat with reps of WotC Europe" Entoron (Super Psyduck) says, "hmm" Skywolf says "Golduck, can you take a log please?" WIZO_Pokémom says, "protocol is in effect; if you would like to ask a question, type? and i will add you to the queue" WIZO_Pokémom says, "agh...I don't know what he can do to get in right away, golduck" WIZO_Pokémom says, "i don't have any way to look up pws" WIZO_Pokémom says, "If you have a question or a comment to make, type a ? or a ! to the screen so you can be added to the queue.   Please have your question or comment already typed out and ready to enter when called upon to help the session run more smoothly. At the end of your question or comment, please type /ga so we know you are done with your statement.  Please do not post anything to the screen until called upon. No matter how many times you type a ? or a ! to the screen, you will only be put in the queue once until your name has reached the top of the queue." Wotc_Tom says, "create new / log in  .. for now I'd say" Skywolf says "Pokemom, I am going to have stoney, type questions on AIM, and then I will submit them." WIZO_Pokémom says, "okay, that will work" Entoron (Super Psyduck) leaves. Entoron (Super Psyduck) enters. TEGolduck says, "Entoron (Super Psyduck) = Super Psyduck" WIZO_Pokémom says, "ah, okay" WIZO_Pokémom says, "shall we get started, or wait a few more minutes?" Skywolf says "Can we wait just a few more mins?" TEGolduck says, "Let's wait a bit more" Entoron (Super Psyduck) leaves. TEGolduck says, "There could be some few more" Entoron (Super Psyduck) enters. WIZO_Pokémom says, "well...kristin, tom, glen..what is your schedule like?  should we start right away?" Wotc_Tom says, "About 50 more minutes for us" WIZO_Pokémom says, "agh...guys, you should probably get started then" WIZO_Pokémom says, "since time is limited" Skywolf says "Lets start now then." TEGolduck says, "Ok, let's start then." WIZO_Pokémom says, "golduck, you are first" Wotc_Glen says, "i suggest we start, if people enters they can join in" WIZO_Pokémom says, "then sky" Entoron (Super Psyduck) says, "Well not a word here why?" WIZO_Pokémom says, "go ahean and post your question, golduck" elies_pokemon_man says, "hallo 1" TEGolduck says, "This question is about updating personal information" Entoron (Super Psyduck) says, "yeah lets start" elies_pokemon_man says, "forgot the clock !" TEGolduck says, "Is there any easier way to do this than print out the form, let parents sign it and then send it to Wizards Europe?" TEGolduck says, "We've done that, but nothing happened TEGolduck says, "Is there any easier way to do this than print out the form, let parents sign it and then send it to Wizards Europe?" TEGolduck says, "We've done that, but nothing happened" WIZO_Pokémom says, "okay guys: let's keep the room hushed, so the questions/answers make sense; please keep comments to private messages" TEGolduck says, "We have some incorrect names and/or locations for players" TEGolduck says, "and /ga" Wotc_Tom says, "About the COPA waiver, we need an official autograph of the parent/guardian .. only means is email and fax for now." Wotc_Glen says, "it is possible to update yuor personal information on the wizards website" Wotc_Tom says, "Make that regular mail :P" Entoron (Super Psyduck) leaves. Entoron (Super Psyduck) enters. WIZO_Pokémom says, "(skywolf, you are next; please have your question typed up and ready to go when called upon.  who else has questions, so I may add you to the queue?  if you have a question, please type a ? so I know you have a question" Wotc_Glen says, "the fax number is INT3224673366" TEGolduck says, "When we do it on the website, the website says we can't and that we need to email a form to Wizards Europe" Skywolf says "?Any word on Stadium/Gym Challenges for Europe as of yet? /ga" elies_pokemon_man says, "!" TEGolduck says, "And so we did, but the information didn't get changed. On one player it did, but it was changed slightly and is still incorrect" Wotc_Glen says, "you can always sent updated information by email to tom" WIZO_Pokémom says, "just type a ? or ! so I can put your name on the list; then submit your question when i call on you.  thanks :)" Wotc_Tom says, "Any updates on your account can be sent directly to me at : debaert@hasbro.co.uk" TEGolduck says, "Ok, thanks. We will do that." Entoron (Super Psyduck) leaves. Entoron (Super Psyduck) leaves. Entoron (Super Psyduck) enters. WIZO_Pokémom says, "(skywolf, you are next; please have your question typed up and ready to go when called upon.  who else has questions, so I may add you to the queue?  if you have a question, please type a ? so I know you have a question" elies_pokemon_man leaves. Entoron (Super Psyduck) enters. WIZO_Pokémom says, "(next up: skywolf, then elies" TEGolduck says, "I'm finished" elies_pokemon_man enters. WIZO_Pokémom says, "the queue as it stands: skywolf, then elies...anyone else?" Wotc_Glen says, "ok on sky's question... there wont be gym or stadium challenges organized directly by us. however the local distributors or indipendent TO' can run qualifier tournaments who feed to a bigger event at GenCon US." Entoron (Super Psyduck) leaves. Entoron (Super Psyduck) enters. michel1be says, "!" pokedutch enters. pokedutch says, "hi guys" Skywolf says "hello pokedutch." pokedutch says, "I almost forgot it :D" Wotc_Glen says, "prize support has to be requested with your local distributor" WIZO_Pokémom says, "(next up: elies, then michel)" pokedutch says, "?" elies_pokemon_man says, "It will be a tournament here is sweden (karlstad) do wizards help with prizes or any thing??"Wotc_Glen says, "prize support has to be requested with your local distributor" WIZO_Pokémom says, "(next up: elies, then michel)" pokedutch says, "?" elies_pokemon_man says, "It will be a tournament here is sweden (karlstad) do wizards help with prizes or any thing??" Wotc_Glen says, "for Belgium this is Wotc BE as we doing that market directly" WIZO_Pokémom says, "please do not post to thEntoron (Super Psyduck) enters. Entoron (Super Psyduck) says, "are we going??? michel1be says, "OK for GenCon US, but will it be the same if Worlds is confirmed ?" Skywolf says "?" Wotc_Glen says, "if the pokeworlds will take place those qualifiers will feed for them instead" WIZO_Pokémom says, "(next in the queue, pokedutch, then skywolf)" WIZO_Pokémom says, ""IF?"" TEGolduck leaves. Wotc_Glen says, "they never have been confirmed officially." edders enters. TEGolduck enters. TEGolduck says, "!" pokedutch says, "Is there allready new information about the gym/stadium challenge /ga" WIZO_Pokémom says, "please remember to type "ga" when you're done, everyone, so we can tell when to call on the next person.  thanks :)" TEGolduck says, "?" Entoron (Super Psyduck) enters. elies_pokemon_man says, "i diden´t get a answer i think?ga" Entoron (Super Psyduck) says, "Hey!!" elies_pokemon_man says, "i diden´t get a answer i think?ga" Entoron (Super Psyduck) says, "Hey!!" Wotc_Tom says, "Elies prize support is handled through your local distributor" WIZO_Pokémom says, "please keep the chatter to PMs guys...thanks" Wotc_Glen says, "you have to ask your distributor in sweden elies," TEGolduck says, "skriv /tell TEGolduck" TEGolduck says, "sorry" edders leaves. WIZO_Pokémom says, "(the queue as it stands: sky, then golduck)" edders enters. pokedutch says, "how about me?" Entoron (Super Psyduck) says, "tells TEGolduck HeyEntoron (Super Psyduck) says, "Sorry everyone its my first time" pokedutch says, "ow, sorry, lol :P" Entoron (Super Psyduck) says, "sorry just go on" Wotc_Glen says, "your question was asked by skywolf pokedutch. you joined in the middle of the conversation. i believe someone is logging this and it can be read on the website golduck has. WIZO_Pokémom says, "okay, skywolf: post your question please" pokedutch says, "k" WIZO_Pokémom says, "(next after sky is golduck)" Skywolf says "? Is WotC Europe going to participate in GenCon Europe coming up in April? /ga" Skywolf says "?" WIZO_Pokémom says, "(next after sky is golduck)" Skywolf says "? Is WotC Europe going to participate in GenCon Europe coming up in April? /ga" Skywolf says "?" Wotc_Glen says, "Wotc be office wont participate with GenCon perhaps the UK office might do things there, better check with them" WIZO_Pokémom says, "(queue is: golduck, then skywolf)" edders leaves, heading for Quiet Room. WIZO_Pokémom says, "golduck, your turn :)" TEGolduck says, "So what you are meaning is that there won't ever be trips as prizes for Pokémon in Europe supported by Wizards Europe?" TEGolduck says, "I can't as an organizer/judge pay all the money to send a player to the USA. No organizers can, unless they're millionares" Wotc_Tom says, "FYI WotC Europe (BE) doesnt include UK, France, Italy. Events located in those countries have their own representatives." TEGolduck says, "Entrance fee doesn't help. We don't want tournaments to cost as much as a booster display" TEGolduck says, ".... /ga" TEGolduck says, ".... /ga" michel1be says, "!" edders enters. WIZO_Pokémom says, "(after golduck's questions are answered, sky, then michel may post their questions)" Wotc_Glen says, "there probably will be an event in Belgium but that has still to be discussed in the office, further information about this will come" TEGolduck leaves. TEGolduck enters. TEGolduck says, "yes?" TEGolduck says, "Do I get an answer? :)" Wotc_Tom says, "Less leaving, more reading answers :P" Wotc_Glen says, "ill repeat since you just left when i answered" elies_pokemon_man says, "!" Wotc_Glen says, "there will probably be an event in Belgiu but it still has to be discussed in the office, further information about this will come" WIZO_Pokémom says, "(the queue is: sky, michel, elies)" Wotc_Glen says, "../ga" WIZO_Pokémom says, "skywolf, go ahead" TEGolduck says, "hello? :o" Skywolf says "? How have sales been of the recent Aquapolis and Expidition sets over in Europe? Is Pokemon on the rebound over there now? /ga" Skywolf says "?" WIZO_Pokémom says, "(queue is: michel, elies, skywolf)" Wotc_Glen says, "i cant give exact figures but lets say it is not bad at all" TEGolduck says, "I have problems with reading, it's lagging. But I got the last "answer" now" michel1be says, "I do agree with Golduck on the fact that local TO's can't offer tickets as prizes.   Local distributors could do it.   But what about countries with 'bad' distributors who don't want to put money in the game ? /ga" Wotc_Glen says, "../ga" WIZO_Pokémom says, "(queue: elies, then sky; please wait till I call on you to post your question, thanks :))" Wotc_Glen says, "unfortunatly we cant force those distributors to hold events." TEGolduck tells wotc_tom , " So there could be more news later this year, but it's hard to know right now, right? " wotc_tom tells TEGolduck, " There should be news coming up, but the question when I cannot answer. There are so many people to be contacted, and still plans to be worked out. " TEGolduck tells wotc_tom , " I understand. Thank you for letting me know." elies_pokemon_man says, "Do wizards have any information about tournaments in the future?/ga" WIZO_Pokémom says, "(queue: skywolf will be up next; anyone else have questions?)" michel1be says, "!" Wotc_Glen says, "future events can be found on the tournament locator on the website. if you mean the bigger events i dont know" Wotc_Glen says, "./ga" WIZO_Pokémom says, "sky, go ahead" Wotc_Glen says, "yes michel1be" Wotc_Glen says, "yes michel1be" michel1be says, "Are you happy with the way BZone is doing in Europe ?" WIZO_Pokémom says, "(queue: michel..after skywolf)" Skywolf says "? I have a player who lives in Uppsala, Sweden.  Currently, the European League list indicates that there is a league there, however, he tells me it isn't? Is this accurate? /ga" Wotc_Tom says, "You can surf to this url and check any upcoming event : http://webapp.wizards.com/dcitournament/" wotc_kristin says, "It's a bit early to say but the first reactions are possitive" Wotc_Tom says, "You can surf to this url and check any upcoming event : http://webapp.wizards.com/dcitournament/" wotc_kristin says, "It's a bit early to say but the first reactions are possitive" WIZO_Pokémom says, "i need to take my child to school, so will be gone for a few minutes..." Entoron (Super Psyduck) says, "k" wotc_kristin says, "I received the information about Uppsala from the Swedish distributor but I'll check that again if you tell me the info is not correct... Problem is I have no direct contact with the shops outside Belgium" Skywolf says "Golduck, type your question." Skywolf says "Then I will go next." TEGolduck says, "Ok. This isn't a question, I just wanted to tell that we are trying to hold a Premier Event here in Norway" TEGolduck says, "It will be a big event for players in Europe" TEGolduck says, "With room for 100 players" TEGolduck says, "And it will be in June" Wotc_Glen says, "sounds great" TEGolduck says, "that was it :)" a_bird leaves, heading for The Lobby. Skywolf says "? Is there any way that an outside sponsor could assist with large events, due to budget constraints?  (eg Sending an European Player to  the USA for example.) /ga" Wotc_Glen says, "nice, i hope it will work well" Skywolf says "?" Wotc_Glen says, "go ahead skywolf" michel1be says, "!" Entoron (Super Psyduck) says, "i have one too" Skywolf says "? So, a private entity who wanted to put in funding to send a player to the USA for Worlds, that could be done? /ga" Wotc_Glen says, "yes skywolf that can be done. as long as the DCI policies allow them example. (Non alcohilic non smoking sponsors etc..." WIZO_Pokémom says, "back.." michel1be says, "May I ask Wizards Europe to be the sponsor of my qualifier ? lol /ga" Skywolf says "Mom, the queue is now, Michel and Entoron (Super Psyduck)." Wotc_Glen says, "you can always ask but no guarantee we can" WIZO_Pokémom says, "thank you sky" Entoron (Super Psyduck) says, "As Golduck said we are going to have an Event in Norway, and everyone is welcome to come. And we were thinking about trophy's to the winners. Could You help hus with that? Maybee something like in the QT or at Worlds? Can this be possible?" WIZO_Pokémom says, "(anyone else with questions?  please post a ! or ? so i may add you" Wotc_Glen says, "maybe it is possible Entoron (Super Psyduck), sent me an email with some information about the event and i will discuss it here." hyrelynk enters. Wotc_Glen says, "my email is monicag@hasbro.co.uk" Wotc_Glen says, "./ga" WIZO_Pokémom says, "go ahead,skywolf" Entoron (Super Psyduck) says, "great!" WIZO_Pokémom says, "(anyone else with questions?)" Skywolf says "? When can we schedule another Team Europe Chat?  What would be a good date and time for you folks at WotC Europe? /ga" michel1be says, "!" WIZO_Pokémom says, "(anyone else with questions?)" Skywolf says "? When can we schedule another Team Europe Chat?  What would be a good date and time for you folks at WotC Europe? /ga" michel1be says, "!" WIZO_Pokémom says, "(queue: michel)" Wotc_Glen says, "what you think of april 15th at 16.00 CET" TEGolduck leaves. You smile. Wotc_Glen says, "what you think of april 15th at 16.00 CET" TEGolduck leaves. You smile. WIZO_Pokémom says, "is that the same time we did this today?" Wotc_Glen says, "yes" wotc_kristin says, "yes, same time" WIZO_Pokémom nods WIZO_Pokémom says, "michel, go ahead" michel1be says, "Just an info.   Team Europe will be at GenCon Europe, I'll be there with my daughter :)" WIZO_Pokémom says, "(anyone else with questions?)" Entoron (Super Psyduck) says, "wait a sec" Skywolf says "?" WIZO_Pokémom says, "go ahead, skywolf" Wotc_Glen says, "enjoy the trip there i would say" Skywolf says "? Has WotC seen an increase in the number of sanctioned tournament since the inception of Battlezone in that region? /ga" wotc_kristin says, "Too early to say at the moment" You tell TEGolduck, "Golduck, I am logging this chat, I will send you a log when it is done." TEGolduck tells you, "I am logging too. :)" TEGolduck tells you, "But did they answer Super Psyduck/Entoron (Super Psyduck)'t question?" Skywolf says "I just want to thank everyone at WotC Europe and WizO Pokemom for hosting these chats, they are  a big help  to the European Community!" Entoron (Super Psyduck) says, "In sweeden, do you have any contact with the "importer" (Sorry language) and do they have any plans of doing anything for the players like marketing or getting on to something?" Skywolf says "I apprecriate the job that you do with the limited resources you have. /ga" michel1be says, "Thanks to you Skywolf !!" Wotc_Glen says, "Entoron (Super Psyduck):  we are in contact with the distributor in sweden but i dont know anything about the marketing or eventplanning" Wotc_Glen says, "Entoron (Super Psyduck):  we are in contact with the distributor in sweden but i dont know anything about the marketing or eventplanning" Wotc_Glen says, "thanks sky!" TEGolduck leaves. dumbledore38s enters. TEGolduck enters. Entoron (Super Psyduck) says, "Is there anyway you could push the distrubitor or try to get them to help the TCG?" WIZO_Pokémom says, "if anyone has questions, please post a ! or ? to the screen, and wait till i call on you to post your question" Entoron (Super Psyduck) says, "i had one above" wotc_kristin says, "For Sweden contact: Internet:jeanette@trendus.se = her name is Jeanette Berg" Entoron (Super Psyduck) says, "So this is something you can't do?" WIZO_Pokémom says, "the queue is empty at the moment" wotc_kristin says, "without the internet, sorry" TEGolduck leaves. Entoron (Super Psyduck) says, "Since im in norway and im just thinking about our negbour country i think i could not help sweeden at all" WIZO_Pokémom says, "go ahead skywolf" Skywolf says "? Are there plans to release future sets after Skyridge in Europe, or is it too soon to tell?" Skywolf says "?ga" Invalid command. Invalid command. Skywolf says "./ga" Wotc_Glen says, "i have no idea about that skywolf, it is descided in the US." Wotc_Glen says, "./ga" WIZO_Pokémom says, "any further questions?" WIZO_Pokémom says, "please post a ! or ?" Skywolf says "?" TEGolduck enters. WIZO_Pokémom says, "go ahead sky" Skywolf says "Just to confirm, the next chat will be on Tuesday, 15 April at 4:00pm Belgium time right? /ga" Wotc_Glen says, "correct" WIZO_Pokémom says, "any further questions?" Entoron (Super Psyduck) says, "I think so" WIZO_Pokémom says, "go ahead sky" Entoron (Super Psyduck) says, "Pokemon in Europe, what would Skywolf says is it getting bigger im meaning the sales. I have some information from the US and they are writing articles in Newspapers that it is no longer popular at all. So what do you guys think is that the same for Europe?" Skywolf says "Just to let everyone know, the Team UK chat is coming up in about 3 hours with Lee Singleton on my AIM account.  (Skywolf9683)" Skywolf says "!" WIZO_Pokémom says, "(queue: skywolf, after Entoron (Super Psyduck)'s question is answered..)" dumbledore38s says, "?" Wotc_Glen says, "lets conclude this session after dumbledore38s question, time is runnign out here." WIZO_Pokémom says, "go ahead, skywolf" WIZO_Pokémom says, "okay" Wotc_Glen says, "so skywolf is up i think" Skywolf says "In response to Entoron (Super Psyduck) statement: Pokemon is still quite Popular over here.  YuGiOh is big over here right now, however, there is quite a bit of crossover between the two games. The anime and the videos still do very well here." Skywolf says "./ga" WIZO_Pokémom says, "yes: skywolf, then dumbledore, then we have to let these folks get home ;)" WIZO_Pokémom says, "go ahead, dumbledore" dumbledore38s says, "First, I'm sorry I'm so late attending but I had a meeting at my sons school that had higher priority. However this questions might be easy. Has there been any discussion or information given about any future SBZ or other big events in Sweden or close by in todays chat?" dumbledore38s says, "./ga" Wotc_Glen says, "there have been questions about that, you should be able to read it in the log that will be posted on golduck's website" dumbledore38s says, "ok thanks" Wotc_Glen says, "i hope he still was logging after the leaves and enters he had" WIZO_Pokémom says, "okay, thank you very much for your time glen, tom and kristin :)" Skywolf says "Thankyou all for coming! :)" michel1be says, "Thanks to all of you" Skywolf says "Thanks to WizO Pokemom as well. :)" Entoron (Super Psyduck) says, "No, no no Thank you!" TEGolduck says, "I have no idea why I keep leaving and entering. But I am logging as much as I can, and Skywolf is logging too" dumbledore38s says, "Thanks all" Wotc_Glen says, "thanks for moderating the channel again pokemom. see you all next time. wotc_kristin says, "Thanks for all the efforts and the interest! Read you all next time, have to go now." WIZO_Pokémom says, "see everyone next month, or at the thursday chat ;)" skywolf9653 ) Entoron (Super Psyduck) leaves. Wotc_Tom says, "Take care you all" Wotc_Glen waves at everyone. dumbledore38s says, "waving back" TEGolduck says, "see you all" Wotc_Tom . o O ( thinks that was funny :P ) Skywolf says "Thanks again everyone.  See you on the Gym. :)" WIZO_Pokémom says, "see everyone on the 'gym, or thursday" TEGolduck says, "bye" wotc_kristin leaves.