Okay, I've been reading this thread for a while, and I figured I should
ask the question thats been bugging me.
The OGL requires that you atrribute all content to whomever originally
wrote it.
There Must be a section in any OGL product that says: d20 is copywritten
by WotC and released under the OGL. (Or however we're supposed to
phrase it).
I'm assuming that this Does Not fall under the proviso that requires
permission because the OGL itself gives this kind of approval when you
release.
My question is: Lets say I use some open content that Clark's
Necromancer Games originally developed. Under this clause, I'm unable
to say "If you're interested in more info (background, etc) of this
class/race/whatever, you should check out Necromancer Games," correct?
I can understand a proviso against placing another company trademark on
the Frontpage/Backpage/Advertising.... but I think it would be okay on
the inside.
Sort of a flipside to the d20 mark which Must be predominantly
displayed.
-John
Clark Peterson wrote:
>
> Guys-
>
> Ok hold on.
>
> Faust wrote:
>
> "Or do you think the word "Dungeon" is just the name
> of a magazine and not a trademark? So... I can't use the word "Dungeon" in OGL
>materiel? Looks like I won't be siging up for OGL..."
>
> I really dont believe that the word "dungeon" is going to be a trademarked term that
>cant be used without permission under this addition to the OGL. Now, Dungeon
>Adventures magazine, that may be another issue. But not just the word "dungeon."
>
> Nor do I see this applying to words like "hit point," etc. Maybe Ryan can chime in
>with a clear deliniation of what is being targeted (please) but I see this as meaning
>no using "WotC," "D&D" or any company or product titles. Which also means no using
>"Necromancer Games" or any of our company names or product names without permission.
>
> I dont have a problem with that. I might have a problem if the clause is meant to be
>more broad than what I just outlined.
>
> Ryan, please give us the party line.
>
> Thanks
>
> Clark Peterson
>
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