> >Do I have to put someones's Section 15 if I use a concept they > >developed, but not the OGC itself? > > > No. Ideas are covered by patents, not copyright law--that's why all > those "skill and feat" psionics books don't need to credit me or Star Wars.
IANAL, etc, but I was under the impression that you couldn't patent an "idea", but instead a method. (which may often have a similar effect, and we'll leave the joys of software patents out of this discussion). > >have never seen the book to see how he executed the concept. If I use > >the concept of Spell and Weapon Templates in something I write, coming > >up with my own ways of executing the concept, do I still have to > >acknowledge Monte's S.15 in my product, even though I have never > >looked at his book, nor am I modifying anything he did? My understanding is that you have something worth taking to lawyer (i.e. I think you could, but my opinion is worthless) ... OTOH, you could follow the other user's advice and ask Monte Cook. I don't really see any reason why you wouldn't. If he responds as you hope, you are good to go, and in case of future problems, you have evidence of acting in good faith. If he responds against your hopes, you haven't taken any action yes, and can reassess your position. -- SwiftOne / Brett Sanger [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________ Ogf-l mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mail.opengamingfoundation.org/mailman/listinfo/ogf-l
