On Wed, 8 Nov 2000, Ryan S. Dancey wrote:
> From: "Lizard" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
> > A few comments:
> > a)As I understand it, it is legal for me to release D20 software which
> > generates or stores character (i.e, DM assistance software) but not
> > anything which resolves actions -- i.e, I could not write a combat tool or
> > a MUD and use the D20 license.
>
> Correct.
>
This makes me very happy. Java- DM comes off the back burner now...
> > I can, however, write a freeware/shareware
> > or even commercial(?) game using the rules, terms, etc, in the D20 SRD.
>
> Correct - provided that you just don't use the trademarks. Figuring out how
> to comply with the terms of the OGL is an excersize that has to be left to a
> future time. I still think the best way to handle the matter is either to
> use an Open Source software license, or somehow jigger your software to
> provide an output of all the Open Game content used by the software.
>
This (command line to kick out the tables etc..), of course, is what I am
planing on doing. It's a good idea any way, as a debuging tool. Lets you
find out why all the kobolds are armed with +5 swords...
> I am virtually certain that the first major revision of the OGL is going to
> arise over the need to better adjudicate software issues, but right now
> software is like the third rail of WotC interoffice politics - touch it and
> die.
Such is is life in the year 2000....
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