>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
>In a message dated 9/16/00 2:19:53 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>
> >The OGL doesn't govern the OGF. Make up your own license and join the
> >OGF.
> >The OGF supports the spirit of Open Gaming, not just the spirit of Open
> >Gaming as dictated by the OGL.
> >
> >Right?
>
>I've got a question that begs an answer here...did anyone do anything
>formal
>to actually "join" the OGF? Don't mention the NDA as that was with WotC
>and
>not the OGF...
>
>My point is, all any of us did to "join" the OGF was ask. And since its
>essentially Ryan's deal, he's in charge. None of us paid a penny to join.
>None of us own *any* part of the OGF. We're playing in Ryan's clubhouse
>and
>using his toys.
>
>And all that basically means that its Ryan's deal. He brought in WotC and
>came up with the license. He can do whatever he wants. Until such time as
>you
>shell out some money to join, we really shouldn't be shocked that we can't
>change certain fundamental things in the OGF.
>
>Which (surprisingly to some I'm sure) I'm okay with. I prefer to know the
>rules when I play, and the rules in this instance are fairly clearcut. I
>may
>not agree, but I still wanna play with the toys...
Good point, and I agree with the sentiment.
But I >feel< I joined when I spent a hellish amount of time and effort to
write a FAQ that (I hope) has helped a lot of folks get a leg up on the
"basics" of this effort.
Incidently Frog, I also feel that you have joined, by (in many cases)
tirelessly championing the point of view of one part of the OGL community.
I feel that that perspective has been quite a valuable one.
Faust
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