The only reference to online-only server based games I was able to find in the list archives concluded that it did not constitute distribution.
Your comment seems to indicate that there was other traffic I missed. Could you point that out to me, since I couldn't find it on my own? I'm not too interested in pure software related discussions, because those are clear cut cases of distribution. Thanks J On Thu, 31 Jul 2003, Brad Thompson wrote: > 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 > > -----Original Message----- > From: Jeremy Noetzelman > Sent: Thu 7/31/2003 2:59 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Cc: > 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? > _______________________________________________ > Ogf-l mailing list > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://mail.opengamingfoundation.org/mailman/listinfo/ogf-l > > > _______________________________________________ Ogf-l mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mail.opengamingfoundation.org/mailman/listinfo/ogf-l
