> The OGL specifically includes a line noting that rules materials can be 
> defined as product identity

If it does or not, I still consider it bad form to PI rules.  (Game
mechanics are noted under OGC, not PI--and there isn't a specific line
outside of the OGC definition that obviously says "Game rules can be PI'd")

A case could be made that a unique rule that adds flavor to the setting, or
is otherwise closed (like the chip-in rule in Deadlands) would be a good
candidate, and I'd rather have it PI'd than be left out because of fear,
but I'd still rather have it OGC.

More interesting hypothetical question: would a company ever actually be
made to change their product because of wrongfully labeling something as
PI?  I don't mean something derivitive, but just something that can't be
marked as PI... like game mechanics, common quotes, or real-world geography.


DM

---------------------------------------------
This message was sent using Road Runner's Web-based
e-mail.

_______________________________________________
Ogf-l mailing list
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://mail.opengamingfoundation.org/mailman/listinfo/ogf-l

Reply via email to