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<blockquote data-quote="El Mahdi" data-source="post: 5763274" data-attributes="member: 59506"><p>I think an OGL for 5E would be very benificial.</p><p> </p><p>I know opponents of the OGL during and after 3E, felt that WotC was hurt by essentially giving away their IP. Maybe...Maybe Not... I'm not going to debate it though. Whether it was bad then or not, I think it would be beneficial this time around because there's one significant difference...</p><p> </p><p>The existence of DDI.</p><p> </p><p>Their was no DDI during 3.xE. Going forward into the future, DDI is going to be the D&D brands biggest source of revenue (if properly exploited...). Third party publishers wouldn't just be making money off of WotC's IP this time around, they'd be bringing extra subscribers to DDI. That might be a significant factor in favor of a decision back to the OGL.</p><p> </p><p>I think a likely but unexpected outcome of it also, would be to open up OGL versions of 4E. I'd imagine that 5E will likely retain significant mechanics and systems from 4E. Making those parts OGL under 5E would essentially open up 4E for OGL usage.</p><p> </p><p>I agree with Mark CMG also, this would probably require the resurection of the D20 System License.</p><p> </p><p>Logistically, I don't think it would be very hard to implement. Just update the GSL to be the equivalent of the old D20 System License (making it much more user friendly), and revise the SRD to include 4E and 5E material.</p><p> </p><p>Piece of Cake.</p><p> </p><p><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="El Mahdi, post: 5763274, member: 59506"] I think an OGL for 5E would be very benificial. I know opponents of the OGL during and after 3E, felt that WotC was hurt by essentially giving away their IP. Maybe...Maybe Not... I'm not going to debate it though. Whether it was bad then or not, I think it would be beneficial this time around because there's one significant difference... The existence of DDI. Their was no DDI during 3.xE. Going forward into the future, DDI is going to be the D&D brands biggest source of revenue (if properly exploited...). Third party publishers wouldn't just be making money off of WotC's IP this time around, they'd be bringing extra subscribers to DDI. That might be a significant factor in favor of a decision back to the OGL. I think a likely but unexpected outcome of it also, would be to open up OGL versions of 4E. I'd imagine that 5E will likely retain significant mechanics and systems from 4E. Making those parts OGL under 5E would essentially open up 4E for OGL usage. I agree with Mark CMG also, this would probably require the resurection of the D20 System License. Logistically, I don't think it would be very hard to implement. Just update the GSL to be the equivalent of the old D20 System License (making it much more user friendly), and revise the SRD to include 4E and 5E material. Piece of Cake. :) [/QUOTE]
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