Lizard said: >> This has been bandied about many times, >> but never goes anywhere, for several reasons. >> b)Being OGL doesn't mean "being based on the D20 SRD". >> Any game system can be released under the open gaming license. This is why the Free Gaming Association decided to establish two logos one the OpenDie logo, which says "This product is released under an approved open gaming license" (as defined by the OGF) and we're establishing the PGS Logo which essentially states the same thing as the d20 Logo, w/o all the restrictions on CharGen/XP advancement / Comp Games, etc - but does require a certain level of compatiblity. The way we established the PGS Logo, is we are developing what we're calling the Prometheus Gaming System (PGS for short) -- this system is wholey based on the d20 SRD, and is designed to be modular. People who make products that are essentially "compatible" with the PGS system can use the logo straight up (any current product with the d20 System Logo on it could also display the PGS logo). Anyone who wants to introduce a product, that replaces a module, or sub-system, which would then make the product incompatible, simply needs to provide conversion notes in both directions and they can still display the PGS logo. >> c)Being "open" doesn't mean much to consumers; >> advertising it confers no benefit. At this time, you are correct. But on a product's cover is not the only place logos are displayed. They can also be displayed on a publisher's website, allowing other publishers and writers know that a product is released under an open game license. Also, as time goes on, I personally believe, that there will be a whole new market that caters to amuetur game writers/designers. That target audience will specifically look for and purchase products with large amounts of OGC, so that they can re-use that material for creating their own works. -- Michael Cortez The Free Gaming Association http://theFGA.com
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