Here are my top 5 questions:
1) What will be the differences between the D&D
GSL and the d20
GSL? Will the d20
GSL allow for more customization of rules (b/c it is not associated with D&D and does not indicate compatibility) or will it just be a version of the rules intended for use with specificly Modern or Futuristic settings (i.e. no Fantasy allowed)? Lastly, when will the d20
GSL be released?
2) Are the defined
4e References just the mechanics and not the PI ("fluff") of the races, classes, monsters, etc.? When I first read the
SRD I was thinking just mechanics, b/c
WotC didn't release their "fluff" with the previous
SRD. However, a lot of people are reading "
4e Reference" as both mechanics and fluff (i.e. tieflings have to have the same raical traits
& assumed background in the PHB).
3) Is the restriction/removal of a race/class/monster, etc. considered defining, redefining, or altering the definition of the
4E Reference?
For example, could I say in a campaign setting's race chapter:
Instead of using the races in the D&D
4e Player's Handbook use the following races: Mortal, Feyblood, etc.
4) Can we apply "add-ons" to character creation system process such as "Background" or "Aspects"?
For example, could I say in a campaign setting book:
In addition, to a Race choose a Background.
In addition, to a Class choose an Aspect.
5) Alternatively, would it be fine to add these extra "character creation" steps onto already existing ones:
As part of choosing a Race, choose one of the following Backgrounds as well.
As part of choosing a Class, choose one of the following Aspects as well.
Thanks those are my top questions
