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Old 24th June 2008, 04:13 PM   #15 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by CapnZapp
What prevents the following scenario:

1) the majority of 3PP hops onto the GSL, agreeing to abandon their 3E IP
2) WotC terminates the GSL in nine to twelve months time, as soon as the majority of 3E IP have been "upgraded"
3) D&D returns to being totally closed. Anyone trying to resurrect their 3E IP using the OGL will be shot down according to the terms of the GSL.
4) Hasbro creates a new division to handle D&D sales called Total Sales Restriction.
Nothing preventing it except the assumption that humans always behave with perfect benevolence, fairness, and kindness when money is involved.
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