Adamant Ventures 4th early as well

[Man-thing]

I just read that starting in July, Adamant Entertainment will be producing tile sets and adventures usable with 4e.

http://adamantenter.livejournal.com/

I wonder how many publishers are going to produce material "usable with 4e"?

 

[thundershot]

Maybe something's going on in the background between some of the publishers and WotC... Hope so.



Chris

 

[Jadeite]

Maybe something's going on in the background between some of the publishers and WotC... Hope so.



Chris

This July -- Declare Your Independence! Venture 4th!

I don't think so. In this case it's, in my opinion, pretty obvious, that they are producing unlicensed material.

 

[redcard]

And now people are starting to finally realize that all you really get when you license is the right to put that logo on your stuff. You don't really need it if you stay clear of the copyright / trademark items.

 

[Jack99]

I don't think so. In this case it's, in my opinion, pretty obvious, that they are producing unlicensed material.

Yep

 

[2WS-Steve]

The highlighted 4e in Venture 4th is pretty clever.

Also, it's an indicator of how being the 800 lb gorilla can actually backfire for WotC.

Everyone who plays RPGs knows what you're referring to when you say 4e -- so there's little need to actually put the D&D logo on your module.

 

[Jack99]

The highlighted 4e in Venture 4th is pretty clever.

Also, it's an indicator of how being the 800 lb gorilla can actually backfire for WotC.

Everyone who plays RPGs knows what you're referring to when you say 4e -- so there's little need to actually put the D&D logo on your module.

Why is this considered a backfire?

 

[philreed]

Why is this considered a backfire?

If the GSL had been a reasonable document, publishers would just use it. As it is, more publishers are looking at what they can legally do without using the license that WotC released.

That's how the GSL has backfired.

 

[catsclaw227]

I'll buy it to check it out. Adamant has made some good products in the past.

If they continue to be good, I'll continue to buy.

 

[2WS-Steve]

Why is this considered a backfire?

I just mean that normally one would need to name the thing you're indicating compatibility with, which makes you subject to risky trademark law since most names are trademarked.

But since everyone knows what Adamant is referring to without them having to say Dungeons & Dragons (R), that makes it a lot safer for Adamant.


On a side note, if/when Gareth pops into this thread: you have some serious cajones! Best of luck and hope you make a bundle of cash!