"LaPierre, Bob" wrote:
>
> Ok,
> Let me see if I have it all correct.
>
> 1) The OGL allows me to use WotC IP in my game with my rules.
>
No, the OGL allows you to use any IP released under the OGL with your
rules.
> 2) The D20-OGL will allow me to create rules compatible with DnD using my
> own IP
No, you can create rules compatible with D&D using the OGL, or without
any open license at all. You can use the D20 trademark on a product
which abides by the terms of the D20 STL. If you use the OGL and/or the
D20 STL, you cannot say "compatible with Dungeons&Dragons" without the
permission of WOTC. The benefit of the OGL is the right to use the D20
SRD verbatim, as well as all the other material usable with D20 games
that is expected to be released under the OGL.
> 3) If I don't like those choices I can create my own IP and release it under
> my own OGL.
>
Yes. Or you can release your IP under the existing OGL, which is not
limited to WOTC games or properties.
> 4) WotC owns the current license and will own the D20 license but not the
> foundation.
>
> 5) The only regulation on open content is it must remain open.
>
The OGL and the D20 STL impose a number of other restrictions, including
prohibiting certain uses of trademarks which would otherwise be
permitted by law.
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