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> Sent: Monday, June 26, 2000 7:48 PM
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> Subject: Re: [Open_Gaming] The Spirit and the Letter
> Hrm. I still remain confused. I just reread the D20 Trademark liscence,
> and there's very little there regarding content, other than:
>
> a)You must say "This book requires the use of the D&D 3e PHB"
No. You CAN say that (well, something like it--the exact phrase is in the
D20STL), but it isn't required.
> b)You cannot tell how to create a character or what happens when you
> gain a level.
More importantly, HOW to gain a level, or what XP does. I think that some
info on what levels do will be avaliable.
> c)The D20 logo must be prominetly displayed
Yep.
> Beyond that, it seems to me I could release a new magic system, a
> collection of spells for the existing magic system, "The Compleat Female
> Half-Orc Rangers Guidebook",a D20 based Supers Game,rules for a "Baker"
> character class, or a completely new combat system without running afoul
> of the liscence. If this is NOT the case, I'm wondering what the
> motivation will be for commercial (not freeware, which is my personal
> goal) publishers to produce D20 products will be.
You're right, but even if we COULD NOT change the rules, the ability to
market something using the exact D&D mechanics is a Very Nice Thing.
DM
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