GRG Releases Action! System Under OGL

[Gold Rush Games]

ACTION! SYSTEM RELEASED UNDER OGL

May 1, 2003

(Elk Grove, CA) Gold Rush Games announced today that it has released the popular Action! System Core Rules version 1.1 under the Open Game License.

"By releasing the Action! System Core Rules under the Open Game License," said Gold Rush Games president Mark Arsenault, "we've provided an alternative for publishers and designers that work with open content or publish products using the OGL. According to Wizards of the Coast, publisher of the Open Game License, '...there will always be people who find different game systems more entertaining for different types of games and different genres.' We certainly agree."

In related news, Gold Rush Games has also released the official Action! System Trademark License, allowing publishers and fans to use the Action! System trademarks on products that contain open content derived from the Action! System Core Rules.

For more information about the Action! System Core Rules and the Action! System Trademark License, visit the official Action! System web site at http://www.action-system.com .

 

[jgbrowning]

ACTION! SYSTEM RELEASED UNDER OGL

Great news, Mark!

joe b.

 

[annadobritt]

That's cool to hear.

 

[2WS-Steve]

Very cool Mark!

 

[Corinth]

This is one of the biggest, yet subtle, decisions to occur this year in the tabletop RPG hobby. I can't wait to see what comes of it.

 

[Gold Rush Games]

This is one of the biggest, yet subtle, decisions to occur this year in the tabletop RPG hobby. I can't wait to see what comes of it.

Can I quote you (on our web site, etc.)?

 

[Gold Rush Games]

Thanks for the other comments, folks.

I too wonder how this will all shake out. Will Action! System OGC be used primarily as padder for d20 products? Will it be used as a true alternative system by publishers and designers? We'll see.

One thing's for sure, it will make the creation of multi-system products easier for some.

 

[trancejeremy]

Bravo!



Honestly, I would be shocked if many companies use it at first, but it's definitely a solid set of rules and it's a good option for a modern day setting. It could get a lot of traction, long term. Hopefully long term it will displace Gurps, though that's too much for me to hope for.



I really really hate Gurps, but like their sourcebooks

 

[Frilf]

Sounds like a great idea, guys! BTW, your logos are unavailable for download. Just an FYI.

Cheers!

 

[Ranger REG]

Thanks for the other comments, folks.

I too wonder how this will all shake out. Will Action! System OGC be used primarily as padder for d20 products? Will it be used as a true alternative system by publishers and designers? We'll see.

One thing's for sure, it will make the creation of multi-system products easier for some.

Not to mentioned there will be a large network of compatible products in the market for those who want a different kind of rules system for use by third-party publishers.