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Originally Posted by radferth  My theory (which I can't write enough of) is that WotC wanted to structure to GSL so 3pps could publish modules, but not D&D variants (they don't wand someone to make to 4th edition version of T20). I don't think they intended the OGL to allow them, but no one was thinking about them at the time. They made the GSL so that it would not allow variant, and so they could close any other loopholes at will. They ended up with a license so restrictive lots of folks would not even publish adventured for it. We'll now get to see what they can come up with to allow modules, not variants, and that won't scare off 3pps entirely. |
another theory is that this was a planned delay. in other words they couldn't finalize a more open
gsl when they needed to, the pressure from
3pp's was hot and heavy, and they put out something to appease the masses. buying themselves time to get out the
gsl they envisioned but didn't have time to do a few months ago. not that
wotc is ever late on delivery of anything...
this way they look like a hero at gencon and a consumer friendly company. one that listens to the people.
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