This has been hotly debated, so you aren't going to get a clear answer here. My advice is hire an attorney and ask him. My answer is 'maybe' and it depends on so many factors that it isn't really worth saying much more. -Brad
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From: Jeremy Noetzelman
Sent: Thu 7/31/2003 2:59 PM
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Subject: [Ogf-l] Using OGL Material (Specifically the SRD) in an
online game.
I've perused various websites, google, wizards, and the archives
for this
mailing list and haven't found a good answer for this question.
I want to use parts of the SRD in an online game, specifically a
MUD.
Does this constitute distribution? In terms of the GPL, for
example,
server side applications are not considered distribution. Does
this hold
true for the OGL as well?
I do not want to distribute the source code or the source
content of the
MUD, and I want to leave the option of commercial use open.
Variations on that theme include:
- Adding d20 rules (though not necessarily advertising d20
compatibility)
- Having a fully web based game (not a MUD type game) which has
no client
component.
Anyone have any wisdom they could share on this topic?
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