I'll bite:
"Example: 3d6+2 means: "Roll 3 six sided dice. Add the result of the three dice together. Add 2."
(SRD, Basics)
That covers "dice" and "the" being released as OGC.
I doubt "munchkin" is in the SRD, so I'll let others search their libraries for that one.
Cheers.
Bryan Fields <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I just picked up SJG's Munchkin Player's Handbook today, and one of the
Open Content/PI declarations caught my attention...
On p. 38, the words "munchkin", "dice", and "the" are declared PI.
I'm happy to assume this was intended as a joke, but my Inner Lawyer
started throwing a tantrum. So:
Just for gits & shiggles, anyone want the venture an opinion on whether
or not:
a) these words were previously released as OGC;
b) there isn't anything distinctive to them which could be said to
constitute "product and product line names, logos and identifying marks
including trade dress; artifacts; creatures characters; stories,
storylines, plots, thematic elements, dialogue, incidents, language,
artwork, symbols, designs, depictions, likenesses, formats, poses,
concepts, themes and graphic, photographic and other visual or audio
repres! entations; names and descriptions of characters, spells,
enchantments, personalities, teams, personas, likenesses and special
abilities; places, locations, environments, creatures, equipment,
magical or supernatural abilities or effects, logos, symbols, or graphic
designs; and any other trademark or registered trademark clearly
identified as Product identity by the owner of the Product Identity, and
which specifically excludes the Open Game Content;"
c) There is enough prior art on the use of these words to invalidate any
claim of original creation.
Like I said, not a completely serious question; more a matter of
principle than anything else.
You may fire when ready,
Bryan
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