From: "lizard" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> On the subject of including conversion notes -- couldn't someone not
> interested in the D20 STL or in writing D20-centric supplements simply
> write conversion notes in his/her own words (not using OGLed text) and
> publish them?
Because there are publishers who would consider that an infringment on their
copyrights and trademarks. That's exactly what Peter did when he wrote the
Primal Order. TSR sent a 'cease and desist'. Palladium sued. For all I
know, other publishers objected too.
The practice of putting conversion notes in the back of commercial products
for other comany's systems is actually a fairly new practice in the gaming
hobby, and most publishers who do so ask permission first before proceeding.
Once the OGL/D20STL is finished, WotC will stop granting permission.
Ryan
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