In a message dated 9/29/00 6:41:05 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>I think what Ryan is talking about is use of the d20 logo on things that
>won't drive the network effect, but rather feed off of it, like paperback
>novels, conversion guides in appendixes other people's RPGs, etcetera.
I don't know that I would agree with that assesment. A novel that included
game stats for the main characters and pointed people at d20 products would
certainly push people *toward* d20 and not just "feed off of it". Certainly
this effect (minus the stats) has helped sales of Dragonlance and the other
D&D worlds with *their* novels...
And it would be a good idea to find a way to encourage conversion guides
frankly...If the stated goal (or one of them) was to try and get everyone on
the same page system-wise, stats that allow someone to play a d20 version of
"UNSanctioned" or "Deadlands" or even "Cyberpunk" would be a *good thing* for
WotC, wouldn't it?
-Paul @ CFE/NSG
