Quoth the Raven and themes.

[Jimsolo]

So, I had a question: how do the Dark Powers determine the theme for each year's QTR issue? Is it discussed somewhere? Are suggestions entertained?

[Gonzoron of the FoS]

There's a secret meeting in the Shadow Rift, some human and inhuman sacrifices, and then gazing at entrails until the theme becomes obvious. Then a flock of messenger imps is dispatched to the distribute the news...

It is getting to be about that time to open up submissions. We haven't picked a theme yet. We are open to suggestion, as always...

[Dark Angel]

There's a secret meeting in the Shadow Rift, some human and inhuman sacrifices, and then gazing at entrails until the theme becomes obvious. Then a flock of messenger imps is dispatched to the distribute the news...

That's the same method I use to decide what I watch on television on weekends!

[High Priest Mikhal]

Well, when you do pick a theme send a messenger imp my way. I've never tried to submit anything because I never thought my work was good enough, Gothic enough, etc. But this year I'm going to try. Just tell the imp to beware my hellcat. He's hasn't been catching enough meddling adventurers...er, I mean, fiendish mice lately and is getting hungry.

[Jimsolo]

We are open to suggestion, as always...

It's a simple one, but I'd like to suggest 'love' as a theme. While I'm sure other people would go a different direction with it, I always love exploring the idea of villains in love. (If you want something more specific, then 'Match Made in Hell' is my secondary suggestion.) So many problems, plots, and stories all boil down to someone loving somebody they shouldn't. So many heroes have lost love or love endangered as their primary motivation. It's such a fertile topic, I just can't use it enough in my own games.

[Zilfer]

We are open to suggestion, as always...

It's a simple one, but I'd like to suggest 'love' as a theme. While I'm sure other people would go a different direction with it, I always love exploring the idea of villains in love. (If you want something more specific, then 'Match Made in Hell' is my secondary suggestion.) So many problems, plots, and stories all boil down to someone loving somebody they shouldn't. So many heroes have lost love or love endangered as their primary motivation. It's such a fertile topic, I just can't use it enough in my own games.

Lol sounds kinda like a brief write up I did about a golem and Lyssa Von Zarovich.

[Alastor]

It's a simple one, but I'd like to suggest 'love' as a theme.

It sounds like a good theme idea to me, Ravenloft and Gothic fiction in general are full of love stories. It doesn't have too much overlap with past years either.

[Dark Angel]

We are open to suggestion, as always...

It's a simple one, but I'd like to suggest 'love' as a theme. While I'm sure other people would go a different direction with it, I always love exploring the idea of villains in love. (If you want something more specific, then 'Match Made in Hell' is my secondary suggestion.) So many problems, plots, and stories all boil down to someone loving somebody they shouldn't. So many heroes have lost love or love endangered as their primary motivation. It's such a fertile topic, I just can't use it enough in my own games.

Not a bad theme if done properly. Hell, it would be near perfect.

I was going to suggest Shadows (things that lurk in, monsters made of, dealings done behind, etc.) as my personal domain has a similar concept (even using a version of the shadow lich from the Book of Shadows, already a compelling argument against a shadow themed issue). Another concern is that I lack that evolutionary gene where I am unable to understand and utilize 3rd and 4th edition materials. I don't think a bunch of 2nd edition stats and monsters are going to go over well.

[Jimsolo]

We are open to suggestion, as always...

It's a simple one, but I'd like to suggest 'love' as a theme. While I'm sure other people would go a different direction with it, I always love exploring the idea of villains in love. (If you want something more specific, then 'Match Made in Hell' is my secondary suggestion.) So many problems, plots, and stories all boil down to someone loving somebody they shouldn't. So many heroes have lost love or love endangered as their primary motivation. It's such a fertile topic, I just can't use it enough in my own games.

Not a bad theme if done properly. Hell, it would be near perfect.

I was going to suggest Shadows (things that lurk in, monsters made of, dealings done behind, etc.) as my personal domain has a similar concept (even using a version of the shadow lich from the Book of Shadows, already a compelling argument against a shadow themed issue). Another concern is that I lack that evolutionary gene where I am unable to understand and utilize 3rd and 4th edition materials. I don't think a bunch of 2nd edition stats and monsters are going to go over well.

I'd be happy to work with you to convert 2nd edition stats to 3rd edition ones so you could give both stat blocks if you wanted.

[Dark Angel]

It's not that *I* want it, but it is a lot of work and may not be worth it to others otherwise. We shall see, but I am thanking you in advance for offering to help. Thanks, Jimsolo!

[Gonzoron of the FoS]

I don't think a bunch of 2nd edition stats and monsters are going to go over well.

Not true! QTR accepts all editions! We would welcome anything you have, and as you can see, there is no shortage of volunteers willing to help with conversions. So bring on the NWPs and saves vs death magic, and dual classing and kits, and of course, THAC0. heck, unless someone submits some dnd-next stuff, we're all using outdated systems.

[A G Thing]

Hey, Dark Angel. I would need to know which materials you would like to update but I would not mind offering to helping out with it too.

Love does sound like a very interesting theme. In my pathfinder thread I am working on Ivania and Vorno (The Ghoul) and the domain of Sunderheart adapting them and the land for use in the campaign setting. Their love, even though it failed was described as true love.

Also need to look through some of my folders. I know I have a few projects that would fit this theme.

[Kadarin]

I don't think a bunch of 2nd edition stats and monsters are going to go over well.

Not true! QTR accepts all editions! We would welcome anything you have, and as you can see, there is no shortage of volunteers willing to help with conversions. So bring on the NWPs and saves vs death magic, and dual classing and kits, and of course, THAC0. heck, unless someone submits some dnd-next stuff, we're all using outdated systems.

I can only agree with this. All stuff I have sent to QtR was ad&d2, and it all got published. Personally, I think that even one submits a d&d1 whatever, it would still be in the next QtR - if it's something ravenloftish.
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[Joël of the FoS]

The most important part of an article is the new material. For the stats, a good DM can convert to his / her own system.

[Dark Angel]

The most important part of an article is the new material. For the stats, a good DM can convert to his / her own system.

True, I have been taking 3rd edition stuff (especially from this site) and using it for my own purposes. I will likely start a new thread in the next few months and put up what I have. Anyone is welcome to then convert and place, then that may be ready for this year's Quoth. Thanks for the offered help, I may need you all in the next few weeks.