Recent content by FormerlyDickensC

since its in .NET and I don't think you'd be able to sell this (b/c copyright and/or trademark), could you release the source?

[Edited by Morrus - personal insults are not appropriate on EN World.]

You're free to use the same mechanics all you want in your game. What you cannot do is express those rules in the same manner as WOTC does in its copyrighted material. This includes words and visual graphics. The reason you would need to talk to a lawyer is determine what expressions of...

Well Said.

I agree with this statement. I think that neither side could be absolute. And its nearly impossible to discern the truth empirically. But I do think there is some merit to the argument that not all piracy is categorically bad. How much? I have no idea. I also think its funny how the first...

Does piracy make the hobby any more accessible to an audience that might not otherwise dabble in the rpg arena? Answer: Probably no, not to a great extent. Yet, I think that having the easy access that piracy affords DOES offer some support to the industry...similar to how music piracy...

Yeah, that thing about civility applies to you too, FormerlyDickensC.

Really? Well then could you explain to me how an "all crawl, all the time" type of game is fun. Such reminds me of FF Tactics, but with more headaches. PS. I'm not trying to start a fight, I'd actually like to understand the appeal therein.

wow. ....wow. I never knew D&D players were so temperamental. I mean I don't want to get my account banned for 3 days because I hurt someone's feelings...I didn't even start this thread, nor did I try to egg it on. ..................but jesus, is this really where we're going? I mean is this...

Ahahahahaha....wow. I think a little peace of my soul that long ago died has been resurrected. Thank you RefriedBean...it's refried, right. It is. Thanks.

I LOVE Ptolus. I think its the single greatest RPG product made. And I'm not sure I get this whole "old school" vibe thing ppl talk about. But I can't see spending any amount of money for a basic dungeon crawl. I don't even understand why anyone would want to play a game traveling from room...

I've been wracking my brain for a while to come up with a set of simple simple rules to run 4E combat on PbP. Basically, I want a system where the players can use a normal 4E PC but an entire combat encounter lasts only a 2-5 posts by each player on average. Boss fights and such would be...

I like it a lot, very straight forward and good descriptions. I would include more of a synopsis at the beginning for the DM to get a "birds eye view" of the adventure, no matter how short and simple it is. After that, just basically, increase story line options for the players and give...

I would like to respond to this question. As some have said, using a different obscure name may be easier and cause less friction. But why would you want to do that? ;) Well, that may be solution with the least friction. However, in the end, if such a problem reaches litigation (which it...

This is not necessarily true. You would not be bound by the terms of the GSL unless you expressly agree to be bound (i.e. go through the whole process they've setup to become a licensee). If you do not become a licensee, then what you publish is governed by copyright law and not the GSL. I...