In a message dated 1/20/02 12:23:47 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< Woodelf mentions the Freeport adventures, which are 100% OGC "except for the artwork". BUT, if the illustrations depict scenese describee in the open game content, they are clearly "derived" from that content (just as a drawing of a Mind flayer based on my hypothetical description would be derived from it), and, thus, cannot be claimed as product identity, and are thus OGC. I'm certain I'm wrong in this logic, but I need a wiser man or woman than myself to point out the obvious flaw in my cunning plan. >> All illustrations of existing subjects are derivative and thus not afforded copyright protection? Check with an IP attorney before buying this hook, line and sinker. Mark Arsenault President, Gold Rush Games | http://www.goldrushgames.com Executive Director, Game Publishers Association | http://www.thegpa.org ------------------------------------------------------- Action! System Beta rules! - http://www.action-system.com _______________________________________________ Ogf-l mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mail.opengamingfoundation.org/mailman/listinfo/ogf-l
