Re: [Open_Gaming] Final Text of Approved Open Gaming License

[Christopher L Weeks]

Lizard wrote:

> "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.

Well...the OGL is WotC IP, so sort-of.  And WotC may produce OGC that can then be
used in his game.  Right?


> > 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.

But you can make rules compatible with D&D, include them, tell people to use them,
and just never tell them that they're supposed to be using D&D.  And if you have
the D20 logo and the statement "this product requires the use of the D&D3ePH" or
whatever the correct text is, then it ought to be pretty clear to the consumer.

Chris

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