From: "Kal Lin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Will the D20SRD contain character creation and advancement?
It may not (because it's not really necessary to the intent of that
document, which is to provide an interface between Open Gaming and D&D).
But anyone who wanted to could just write those rules themselves and include
them. There's no way to copyright or patent the basic character creation
rule of "pick a class and a race" or even "roll ability scores as 4d6 drop
low die".
> How complete will the D20SRD be? Will it basically have all
> the mechanics of an RPG but no theme?
I envision a document presented as an "interface" part (i.e, a rule) and an
"implementation" part (i.e. a description of a class, race, item, spell or
monster).
> The D20SRD will contain a list of restricted terms but there is
> no mention of restricted terms in the OGL (only in the D20STL).
Correct. The "restricted terms" portion of the D20 System Reference
Document is meaningless in the context of the Open Gaming License.
> Will the D20SRD use "restricted" terms to describe the game mechanics?
Yes; but since it's an Open Game, if you don't want to use the D20 System
Trademark license you are free to make any changes to terminology, usage,
etc. that you want.
> What uses "described in that section" do you envision for the
> restricted terms?
Rough guess: Ability score names. Hit points, Armor Class, Difficulty
Class, Saving Throw (and the three Saving Throw names), Skill Check. A list
of Skills and a list of Feats. The basic Class names from D&D (Bard,
Barbarian, Fighter, Cleric, Druid, Paladin, Ranger, Rogue, Sorcerer,
Wizard).
> Could you clarify how the restricted terms are going to work
> for people who want to stay clear of the D20STL, especially if
> the D20SRD uses some restricted terms throughout the document?
If you don't use the D20 System Trademark License, you ignore the
"restricted terms" section of the D20 System Reference Document; the
restrictions has no effect on your ability to use the material.
Ryan
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