We have two distinct worlds being released. In Cityscape there is OGC material on the edge of 80%, we are retaining the specific world material (primarily) as PI. In our d20 campaign world being released at the end of 2002/ beginning of 2003, everything in the book, with the exception of the SRD material (and some other material) is PI and closed content. I personally don't see a problem with this, we are following the spirit and letter of the OGL IMHO. There must be an *UNLIMITED* amount of PI a publisher may include in their works, they need enough to cover the original work in the book.
Jonathan M. Thompson Battlefield Press Inc [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.battlefieldpress.com Makers of the Cityscape, Sherwood, and Pulp Fantasy Role Playing Games. "The resolve of our great nation is being tested. But make no mistake: We will show the world that we will pass this test." - George W Bush September 11, 2001 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of The Sigil Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2001 2:04 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Ogf-l] OGC Designation (Rant) As a side rant on the ridiculous amount of stuff that is being called "PI" when in reality it isn't, I would like to say that in addition to including a 5% OGC minimum in the d20STL, I would also have preferred to see a 1% PI *maximum*. Anything published under the OGL is published as one of three things: 1.) OGC 2.) PI 3.) Neither of the above - IOW, *normally copyrighted material.* I could be wrong, but I thought PI was the things that made your work uniquely your own. In other words, stick to keeping things that used to be thought of as "trademarks" or "registered trademarks" PI. While a few specific creatures (e.g., Banedead) or spells (e.g. Fingers of Mormo) or NPCs (e.g., Elminster) ought to be PI as outstanding features of your world, I hardly think "Bartender #5" should be designated as PI. _______________________________________________ Ogf-l mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.opengamingfoundation.org/mailman/listinfo/ogf-l
