Faustus von Goethe wrote:
> Suppose I write a rules and setting compendium and the ONLY open content in
> it is directly from the D20 SRD. To "identify" my open content is it
> sufficient to say on the COPYRIGHT and CREDITS page?:
>
> "All open material in this book is directly taken from open
> content provided by WotC in the D20 SRD. There is no original
> open content in this volume. Please consult the D20 SRD to
> reference open content from this publication?"
I don't think so. You'd still have to "clearly identify" exactly what in your
books is OGL, and I don't think any reference to another work counts.
> Failing that (since referencing the D20 SRD directly would probably be a
> trademark violation), would it be sufficient to copy the D20 SRD verbatim
> and reference that document as the open content? Such as:
>
> "All of the open content in this work is identified clearly in
> appendix 'Q' and was provided by WotC. Please reference
> appendix 'Q' to identify the open content in this work."
>
> Then Appendix Q is the D20 SRD printed in barely legible 2 point type and
> crammed onto 8 pages with no margins.
I don't see much problem with this, as long as "average man" can read it. Of
course, it'd be simpler to just include the relevant parts, IMO.
> I do not think referencing WotC is improper in this context as it is
> identifying the source of the open content - sonething that is required by
> the license. Ryan? Anyone?
*I* don't see anything ethically wrong with using only extant OGL, and clearly
identifiying the originator. I'd even reccommend the "no new OGL" guy to tell
people *not* to credit him for the stuff.
> PS: Yes I *KNOW* it would be somewhat slimy but it doesn't seem like it
> would be a violation - and the question has been asked...
I don't think it is slimy, myself...
DM
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