Re: [ogf-d20-l] Basic d20 and publishing questions

[lizard]

Reginald Cablayan wrote:
> 
> From: "Martin L. Shoemaker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >
> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > On Behalf Of Reginald Cablayan
> >
> > << Let me get this straight (and sorry for dropping in unannounced,
> > just join the list), under the OPEN GAMING LICENSE, I can do
> > whatever I want including describing MY OWN process of character
> > creation in MY OWN game (which may vary in a different direction
> > than the one described in the Player's Handbook), provided I do not
> > use any trademark or product identity? >>
> >
> > That's one of the restrictions...
> > That's why it's important that you read the OGL!
> 
> So either way (OGL or D20STL) I CANNOT add *a* character creation
> method, which is usually a common thing in all major-brand (as well as
> minor-brand independent) role-playing games. Correct?

Incorrect.

You can release anything you want under the OGL. It does not have to be
SRD derived in the slightest. 

You can take the SRD, add character creation rules (written in your own
words) and release it as "Caverns and Creatures". What you CANNOT do is
say, "This game is compatible with Dungeons and Dragons" or "This game
uses the D20 System" or make any other reference to any other
trademarked term.