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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Goobermunch" data-source="post: 4217591" data-attributes="member: 10516">So then you're saying that there's no problem with WotC's departure from the OGL market, right?Because if the OG movement has been successful, then there's no problem with WotC moving to the GSL, since WotC is no longer necessary to drive that market.  Since the GSL permits companies to produce products under both the GSL and the OGL (but not the same product under both), it's a net win for everyone.  WotC has created an entirely new market and source for games, by creating the OGL and helping it flourish during the 3.5 era.  Now that the market is established, it is further helping the market by withdrawing from it, so those products won't be overshadowed by its new release.Right, that's what everyone's been saying?  Because if the OG movement is as successful as you claim, then no one should care if WotC has decided to move away from it.  In fact, we should all be singing their praises for creating it and setting it free.  But the fact is that the overwhelming response to the GSL has been "OMG!! WotC is killing OGL."  Even after WotC clarified that the restrictions of the GSL were product line by product line, rather than company by company, people still are outraged that WotC is moving to another license.That tells me one of two things is going on.  First, the OGL is not at all successful.  Second, it's moderately successful, but its participants want to be able to take advantage of WotC's most recent work.--G</blockquote>

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