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[The Amethyst Dragon]

The poll to determine the theme for October is up.

Vote here.

[Tarot Redhand]

Hmmm, so October is not going to be Halloween influenced this year then? ()

TR

[The Amethyst Dragon]

Nope. No demonic, horror, creepy, undead, or similar themes this year.

[Bard Simpson]

The fact that the theme doesn't specifically cover such shouldn't necessarily prohibit any Halloweenishness. For example, if the Bazaar does win, then someone might try a Bazaar of the Bizarre -- a sideshow of creepy attractions. Well, it might work.

[Tarot Redhand]

Ahh, a title I remember from the days of ADnD 2E Dragon magazine - Bazaar of the Bizarre. (In creaking, whiny ancient voice) Well do I recall it sonny...

TR

[The Amethyst Dragon]

Bard Simpson wrote...

The fact that the theme doesn't specifically cover such shouldn't necessarily prohibit any Halloweenishness. For example, if the Bazaar does win, then someone might try a Bazaar of the Bizarre -- a sideshow of creepy attractions. Well, it might work.

Quite right.  A bazaar is more than just stuff to buy, it also includes entertainment options.

[Carcerian]

Don't forget to graveyard the topics that didnt get votes, and to add new topics to replace them.

Artifacts and Relics, and Gothic, would be good additions for example

[Just a ghost]

Why can't The Bazaar and Dark Sun not be covered by the current challenge? I don't see how anything that fits Arabian Nights can't be used for these two as well.

[Bard Simpson]

Just a ghost wrote...

I don't see how anything that fits Arabian Nights can't be used for these two as well.

Well, The Bazaar doesn't have to be Arabian. Rolo's original explanation said:

The Bazaar: Market time! Merchant stalls, placeable wares of all sorts, 
sounds, prefabbed NPCs to fill the bazaar (both selling and buying), 
scripts for dealing with thieves, scripts for stealing, scripted 
bartering systems, entertainment (jugglers, firebreathers, sword 
swallowers, performing bards, etc.), merchants with inventory that 
changes over time, NPC pickpockets, prefabbed items for merchants to 
sell (with nice descriptions, not everything needs to be valuable or 
magical). Things to help bring a market or bazaar to life and provide 
more variety.

There could be great Arabian bazaar material, but there could also be medieval European markets. Heck, I'd love to see it all!

[Tarot Redhand]

Roll up, roll up. Get your 3 humped camel here. Only 5 coppers a pound.

TR

[Just a ghost]

Ahhh... I like markets!

[The Amethyst Dragon]

Poll is still running, folks. Last day to vote is Sept. 30th. Current standings with 33 votes in:

8 votes:
The Bazaar

5 votes:
Sea, Air & Land Travel
Dark Sun

4 votes:
Surprise Me
Drow Stuff

2 votes:
Arcane Space Stuff
Overland Areas and World Maps
Spells and Spellcrafting

1 vote:
Dragon Stuff

[Jenna WSI]

Meh.. marketplace sounds dull. What about an ebberon theme for next month's voting?

[Bard Simpson]

Jenna WSI wrote...

Meh.. marketplace sounds dull.

Yeah, markets are, too often, dull. This could be an opportunity to change that. :innocent:

I think some of the greatest potential might be in entertainment material. How about a bard who "cheats" and uses enchantment magic, possibly to turn a performance into a bit of larceny? Maybe someone could set up a scripted contest, such as archery or a running race. How about making a dunk tank? Hey, maybe there could be something with a passing gypsy band and/or a circus -- I'm reminded of Velmar's CircusTilesAddon. Who knows?

[Zwerkules]

Tarot Redhand wrote...

Ahh, a title I remember from the days of ADnD 2E Dragon magazine - Bazaar of the Bizarre. (In creaking, whiny ancient voice) Well do I recall it sonny...

TR

Bazaar of the Bizarre is also a Fafhrd and Gray Mouser story.