Critical Role Issues Statement

[MarkB]

That's not really an issue though; so long as their contract doesn't explicitly say it's "irrevocable," they can just declare it to be de-authorized, and they won't be bound by it anymore.

What's WotC going to say to that?

"See you in court."

 

[Alzrius]

"See you in court."

With Paizo watching in the gallery, no doubt.

 

[MockingBird]

I think they did the right thing by tactically putting out this statement. I wouldn't have been upset had they not said anything. It's pretty clear they are involved with WotC and I feel like they are just looking out for their company by not being super aggressive.

 

[Staffan]

"Ugh, unfortunately, Matt is going to be unavailable for a few months due to unforeseen complications. We may need to just cancel Season 3, unfortunately! In the meantime, please enjoy our guest campaign that we're calling Critical Reroll with guest DM, Ttam Recrem!"

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[darjr]

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When did the Red Hot Chili Peppers play D&D?!

 

[bedir than]

When did the Red Hot Chili Peppers play D&D?!

Tom Morello Has Been Playing Dungeons & Dragons with Celebrity Friends

Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello has been playing Dungeons & Dragons with a group of celebrities including Vince Vaughn, Joe Manganiello and others.

www.metalsucks.net

 

[Sonny]

"Ugh, unfortunately, Matt is going to be unavailable for a few months due to unforeseen complications. We may need to just cancel Season 3, unfortunately! In the meantime, please enjoy our guest campaign that we're calling Critical Reroll with guest DM, Ttam Recrem!"

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Ttam Recrem looks like Jeff Foxworthy's cousin who's stand-up routine is based around gamer culture.

"If you saw The Battle of Five Armies in theatres and wondered why Bard didn't just seduce Smaug... you might be a Role-player. "

 

[Benjamin Olson]

Could Critical Role have a lawsuit against WotC for their reckless and unhinged mishandling of the brand? One that damages any contractual agrement between the two?

Possibly, but proving the damages anytime in the near future, is probably difficult.

It seems more likely as a defense if CR chooses to breach their contract with WotC.

 

[OakenHart]

The justified anger towards WotC and their attempt at getting rid of the prior 1.0a OGL may be taking an unfortunate turn towards toxic purity tests of who is and who isn't a strong enough believer in the almighty ORC/etc.

Think it might be worthwhile to take a step back and remember what the actual issue is, what specific party is responsible, and maintain focus on that and what is needed to reverse course. Just my 2 copper.

 

[Parmandur]

Could Critical Role have a lawsuit against WotC for their reckless and unhinged mishandling of the brand? One that damages any contractual agrement between the two?

I mean, doubtful that is a direction they are going based on this statement.