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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Knightfall" data-source="post: 5800806" data-attributes="member: 2012">4E Themes work a lot like 2E kits; however, instead of adding abilities on top of the character, a 4e theme replaces core powers with theme-based powers.That's a very simple explanation. There is a bit more to the process, if I remember correctly. Hmm, where's my Dark Sun hardcover? <img src="http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/ponder.png"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":hmm:" title="Hmmm    :hmm:" data-shortname=":hmm:" />Now, since 5e isn't likely to be power-based (yay!), themes will have to be reworked for the new iteration. Ability scores seem to be the driving design focus for 5e; thus, I have a feeling that themes will interact not only with the features of the basic classes but also with ability score rolls regarding skill checks and perhaps even with feat selection.I really see them as being a combination of 2e kits with 3e/4e templates but with notable improvements. Imagine if kits had been better integrated into the design of 2e. Themes will not be something tacked on at a later date, the design of themes will be built into the core rules right from the start.And, it appears the designers are building them to be optional. A theme won't be required for your character if you'd prefer to play just the basic class. And having a theme won't make you more powerful than a character without a theme.</blockquote>