New GSL Announcement

[Wulf Ratbane]

So I dont think I really got thrown under the bus, since I doubt Scott and Linae would be mad at *me* over this. But, of course, the person who posted the article didnt know that.

Yes, that's point the first-- they didn't care what it did to you.

Second point worth considering, even if they did know that, is that Scott and Linae are having a hard enough time defending Open Gaming without having to add defending Clark Peterson to the list.

I'll just point out for the third time what a "dick move" that was, because I can't believe I've said "dick move" three times now and apparently there's no filter for it. I remember back in the day I couldn't even get "prick" into my Story Hour.

EDIT: I'm assuming it's not filtered because it would impinge on Morrus' ability to swap recipes for Spotted Dick.

 

[The Little Raven]

Death by litigation.

One thing I would like to point out is that Mayfair Games was found guilty of trademark agreement violations in some of their "AD&D compatible" products, but not all. So, there is precedent for non-licensed "support" products being a violation of trademark rights, which would potentially work against anyone trying something like that today.

 

[Goobermunch]

I do find it interesting that the rate of posting on this thread has dropped significantly as the morning passes. I think it speaks well of us all that we are waiting for feedback from Scott and others at WOTC before we continue our discussions. I personally appreciate that so many of us are showing a level-headed approach to this situation, and I hope that this trend continues long enough to get some resolution from WOTC on the specific issues that are being discussed here.

I imagine that, whether the GSL is firmed up or not, the PR and Marketing departments have probably been holed up all morning discussing how to handle this most recent revelation. I can assume that they feel torn in different directions: on the one hand, there are a lot of fans and publishers that expect to hear something today, the sooner the better; and on the other hand, there's likely some pressure to make sure that the presentation of this information is handled in a calm, cool and professional manner, so they want to make sure everyone internally is on the same page.

When you combine this with a similar pressure in regards to the perceived Gen Con/WOTC issue that also arose this weekend, it can't be a good morning for The Rouse, as I'm sure he's got to handle both issues soon.

Talk about a Monday,
Flynn

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--G

 

[Alzrius]

I do find it interesting that the rate of posting on this thread has dropped significantly as the morning passes. I think it speaks well of us all that we are waiting for feedback from Scott and others at WOTC before we continue our discussions.

Or maybe it was just that everyone had to go to work.

 

[Flynn]

Or maybe it was just that everyone had to go to work.

Oh, yeah! I guess maybe I should do that, too, huh?

Looking Forward To Some News Today,
Flynn

 

[Charwoman Gene]

BTW, I just pointed out as an AC(on slashdot) that Slashdot is helping said "dick move"

And I apologize to Orcus, I've reread his comments and he is clearly not flying off the handle, but seems just bearing info he didn't want to hear.

 

[Piratecat]

I suspect that some of the reason for the slow down is that the thread's most furious and frequent poster took his comments elsewhere, in what has been described as a "dick move." I think it might be better described as an "absolute dick move," but I'm going to wait and see how things fall out.

--G

I understand the anger and frustration, believe me. But please don't take personal potshots at another member, especially one who's been asked to leave the thread. That's neither fair nor appropriate.

We'll figure out what's actually going on, and then the conversation can explode again.

 

[The Little Raven]

Well, I guess its my fault.

Mxyzplk chose to go to a prominent internet news site and claim that your statement was 100% verified fact and was straight from WotC's mouth. The fault is definitely not yours for that mess.

 

[Goobermunch]

I understand the anger and frustration, believe me. But please don't take personal potshots at another member, especially one who's been asked to leave the thread. That's neither fair nor appropriate.

We'll figure out what's actually going on, and then the conversation can explode again.

I apologize, P-kitty. Would it be appropriate to redact my remarks so that my comment will appear no further?

--G

 

[Jack99]

Mxyzplk chose to go to a prominent internet news site and claim that your statement was 100% verified fact and was straight from WotC's mouth. The fault is definitely not yours for that mess.

Nah, I say lets blame Orcus!!!!