CR's statements are masterfully written in a way that makes you feel like Matt Mercer is on your side, even though he has not actually said any such thing (or, indeed, anything at all).
It's quite impressive, really.
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It's quite impressive, really.
The Stray
Hero
Of all the statements on the current state of affairs, it's certainly one of them.
hawkeyefan
Legend
Don't you think that will be the end result? Otherwise, what is the point of it?
Plenty of other games have come out with some form of creative commons agreement. Why were all those games able to be released that way without the ORC existing?
The ORC seems to be about maintaining compatibility with material released under the old OGL, no? This is why it's being spearheaded by those whose output relies most upon access to that license.... Paizo, Kobold, Goodman, and the like. Yes, others have signed on, and that solidarity is a good thing, sure... I'm all for smaller companies taking on the big one.
As I said, I've been watching from afar, so I certainly could be wrong. I mean, I get that they're going to try and include multiple systems that already exist as like a community or industry standard, and sure, that's cool. But I don't see how it's not also, and probably primarily, about maintaining access to the OGL material that many products rely upon to exist and function. Which keeps things largely D&D adjacent.
And honestly, that's fine... I'm not against that or anything. But I read Mercer and Ray's comments here and, as limited as they are, I can't help but interpret it as a call to actual diversity and creativity... in making new things instead of perpetually relying on the old ones. And I think that idea appeals more to me than just watching people continue to make stuff that's D&D in all but name.
I'm curious as to where you're getting that idea.
J.Quondam
CR 1/8
I understand that your intent wasn't intended negatively, and didn't mean to attack you personally. I only wanted to stress that certain words can diminish imo legitimate concerns of the 3pps and creators who feel they are at risk.
I apologize for being so abrasive toward you.
Charlaquin
Goblin Queen (She/Her/Hers)
Yes, “has a negative connotation” does not exclude having a positive and/or neutral connotation as well. Which one is being used is usually determined by context.Not necessarily.
When applied to a person, it is usually negative. See, e.g., grandiose personality.
When applied to structures, it is usually positive- there are a fair number of real estate entities called "grandiose," and it is used as a descriptor in certain upscale real estate (unironically).
It's almost as if Mercer used a term that people could interpret however they want! And then people interpret it exactly as they want it to be. Shocker!!!!!
hawkeyefan
Legend
Why is it needed?
Generally when one makes an assertion it's a good idea to have some evidence.
Otherwise we could just make silly statements like "hawkeyefan is an alien" and pretend they're not silly.
hawkeyefan
Legend
Sorry, I don’t think I was clear.
Why is the ORC needed? What is it meant to do that other similar agreements couldn’t do?
DMZ2112
Chaotic Looseleaf
Your understanding is good.
As a native speaker, English scholar, and non-fan of Critical Role or Matt Mercer, if someone called a direction or step I cared about "grandiose," I'd kick them in the fork.
billd91
Not your screen monkey (he/him)
I expect it's going to be written to easily slot in where publishers had been using the OGL with as little muss and fuss as possible now that the existence of the OGL is threatened. Other, similar agreements might provide the same kind of rights and coverage... or they might not and I might not have the time or money to do the research myself. I would expect a license like ORC, written specifically to replace the OGL, to do so.
overgeeked
B/X Known World
Yeah. NDA and/or non-disparagement clause.
That's my feeling.
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