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If they are taking that route, they need to nerf the API development now - by removing the forum posts on it. I hope the other programmers take note of how WOTC is treating people for using it. In strictly coder terms, it's irresponsible and destructive of WOTC to both encourage an API and send...

malraux Heh...if you want to chase the data path :) Itunes is the worst possible thing you can bring up for your side of things. If you recall, France had a bit of spat with Apple over DRM on the issue. The US pretty much ignored it until the Mininova case. On top of the Scribd.com case, you...

Actually, Itunes has copyrighted data. DRM FTW, eh? :) Software rules generally don't cover data in the US which forces WOTC cease and desist letters to invoke the GSL as the nearest defense for claiming the data under the terms of the software. I am pretty sure the companies in question are not...

Both software applications store data. Both applications offer export of the data. I double dog dare you to tell a judge that they are not the same. :P WOTC is sending legal threats to people over it. The GSL is is the only record WOTC has to describe its motivations towards the software...

How does iPlay4e not offer exports of data? If you go to my screenshot, you see a data export and a character sheet option in iPlay4e. It is two forms of data export from iPlay4e - the exact same thing you get from Masterplan. The quantity of the data is beside the point. Under the GSL, there is...

One thing to consider, modern software is modular. The databases are almost always HD driven on that level which involve at least a manual transfer of data files. In this case, iPlay4e involves shifting data through the Character Builder format. Masterplan uses the Libarary format. In order to...

Agreed. It's why I only listed the four basic contact points. You only need a passing reference on most days, but players and GMs need the link if you are going to run sessions with rotating GMs in my own experience with the RPGA and table top.

I would include an index of NPCs. Basic information type stuff - Session #, Name, Conditions Met, and Interaction for the GM. If you are running sessions and want to come in as a player, you will want to leave the 'contact' information in a general pool for the next GM to use on his day. It's...

Agreed, I think we are seeing the practical application of their 'fansite' policy in action more than a 'legit' C&D application. Basically, I think somebody at WOTC thinks Mastermind is competition and invoking the GSL limits. If they went by the strict GSL terms, the iPlay4e 'website' could not...

It is a difference. The length of data storage and scope of data storage is not an aspect of the GSL. Anyway, people are getting upset about it. I made my point. Data storage is data storage. *shrug* Heh, I know the license people recall the GSL topics at WOTC. Yes? Software issues is the long...

However, the point about data storage is my point - both suites store the data. If you want to say that iPlay4e is hotlinking the data and using WOTC's bandwidth, I agree with you. The fact that both suites store some data is still present. The amount of data is beside the point once you start...

Oh, I agree there is a quantity and scope difference. However, the point about Mastermind being an archive suite while other sites like iPlay4e are not storage sites is a false one. Both software options store data. iPlay4e stores data in Character Builder files and sql format while Mastermind...

Once you upload a file, you can export, link, print out sheets, and do tons of stuff. The point being - the data is stored on a third party server. The only difference is only the method of transfer.

What is the distinction between the two programs on a license level? Both extract the information to an offsite file. The only real distinction is the method of file transfer and file storage. Little Bobby aka my almost done character does not see a difference. Both Mastermind and iPlay4e offer...

Yeah, I might start back into 4e. If it turns out that WOTC is trying to kill good software. It would force me to turn completely away from 4e. I am taking a wait and see approach at this point.

I ran a table top game that limited Superspeed to NPCs. Three of the players tried to use it. They hated it when NPCs had it. Eventually, I kind of set it to the side as a game master. It's a tough thing to do - ignore superspeed in a Supers setting. Jay Garrick would be horrified. B-)

If you follow the boards at the Think Tank, the game is mature enough to merit the new edition. The new license and official changes that most people want from the boards are a natural thing to do at this time in my opinion.

I think the old website enjoys the attention more than the actual author. I know that the new fatalgames page is some sort of oddball link page to such wonderful games as Schoolgirl Street Fighter.

Superlink Central -- MutantsAndMasterminds.com Will the new license include a license similar to the Superlink license? Do the second edition and first edition M&M Superlink license options end with the new edition? In regards to fan material, the Atomic Think Tank hosts many DC conversions...

Can we pre-order, yet? *twitches* DC and Mutants and Masterminds? B-)