Re: [Ogf-l] OGL for Defunct Titles?

[Githianki]

A lot of people have inquired about this. Particularly about Star Frontiers and Gamma World.  I don't recall ever seeing a definitive explanation of WHY they won't be made available, but it my understanding that sadly they will not, even under license.  One theory regarding Star Frontiers was not generating competition for the Star Wars titles.   Another observation made was that generally speaking, the unique contents of those settings would need to be released to make them successful.  Even though the underlying system of D&D is being released, the setting content is not being released except for what is necessary to almost any fantasy setting.  The Realms and Greyhawk are not being opened.  Without the setting specific info SF and GW  lose their appeal or become different products.   Maybe there is no easy way to release that material (unlike the d20 system stuff, which wasn't easy either to be honest).   It is too bad because a lot of people really enjoy those settings. I know I have stuff for both and wouldn't mind seeing more.   -Alex