"I've got a silly question, Clark. (or maybe not so silly.) The names of feats are just names, and so can't be copyrighted--right? But they can be trademarked, and if they are trademarked then you can't use them."
As I mentioned in the prior post, I dont think the problem is trademark. I believe that referring to a non-OGC feat is "using" that feat under the license, since you arent just listing it, you are "using" it in a stat block or as a prerequisite for a new feat, etc. Since you are using the feat, the OGL applies. The OGL requires you to only use either that which is OGC (which that feat isnt) or that which you create and contribute as OGC. Then you run afoul of the contribution clause. The contribution clause exists for the sole purpose of preventing you from using a non-OGC "thing" and making it OGC improperly by your use. You dont have the right to make a non-OGC feat OGC because you dont have the authority from the copyright holder of the work to do so. As I said before, this is a really tricky issue. Reasonable minds could differ on this. The OGL could be more clearly written on this point, but it is not. Clark ===== http://www.necromancergames.com "3rd Edition Rules, 1st Edition Feel" __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Great stuff seeking new owners in Yahoo! Auctions! http://auctions.yahoo.com _______________________________________________ Ogf-l mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mail.opengamingfoundation.org/mailman/listinfo/ogf-l
