Is there a particular reason why ELH threads are closed?

[Sammael]

I was not aware of any rules concerning the ELH. This is not a WotC forum, so I see nothing wrong with them. Of course, I am not a regular poster, so if there was an incident concerning it or something, I am unaware of it.

 

[reutbing0]

A playtest version of the ELH in .pdf-format can be found on the web. A lot ELH-threads discuss and copy material from that (illegal) document and are closed because of it. i'm not a mod, but that would be the most logical explanation.

I feel it's a good thing they're closed. it's one thing to DL it for your own perusal, but by posting about it here we might cause legal troubles for Morrus.

 

[Grazzt]

Not all ELH threads are closed (or will be closed). Only those that post information (or link to information) from the ELH playtest material. Scoops about the ELH (such as those from Dragon, Dungeon, or whatever) are cool.

Someone broke their NDA by either publishing the info (or allowing their copy of the ELH playtest stuff to get out). And that's a big "no-no."

I can't speak for Morrus, but linking to other boards that blatantly come out and say "Here is a list of feats from the ELH playtest material" or allowing peeps to post such things here could get ENWorld into trouble with WotC.

 

[Sammael]

I wasn't even aware of that playtest version until now... of course, I have to find it and d/l it now to see if the ELH should really be on my shopping list...

Thanks for the clarification.

 

[Darklone]

Btw, who cares about epic levels?

"Hey Zeus, eat THIS!"

 

[Xarlen]

No, it's because the MAN is keeping us down!

 

[Knight Otu]

Some days ago, I've made the suggestion to post an announcement regarding the pirated playtest document, such as "Don't post information based on this document". As the thread didn't get much attention, I guess that the moderators didn't think it was neccessary or maybe not a good idea - or maybe they just missed it. But then again, there are already several announcements in General Discussion, so I guess, it might get overlooked anyways.

 

[smetzger]

Lets remember this site got its popularity because of the scoops and NDA violations that Eric posted.

Morrus, will you post info from this document on the front page?

Is EN World officialy not going to post information from NDA violations?

 

[Leopold]

Is EN World officialy not going to post information from NDA violations?

new owner..new rules..same attitude..

 

[smetzger]

new owner..new rules..same attitude..

I was unaware of any new rules. Please explain the new rules.