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Protection from Chaos Part XI: The D&D Next Online Playtest Agreement
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<blockquote data-quote="Morrus" data-source="post: 5929980" data-attributes="member: 1"><p>That's what my second question, above, is about. They seem to contradict that later in the same document.</p><p> </p><p>Note that the FAQ also clearly states it's OK to do so:</p><p> </p><p><strong>Can I blog/post/talk about my playtest experiences with others who may not be in the playtest?</strong> </p><p>Yes. You may publicly discuss your thoughts about the D&D Next playtest materials and your experiences while playtesting.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Where can I go to talk to others who are playtesting? Is there a forum or discussion area?</strong> </p><p>Feel free to discuss your thoughts about your D&D Next playtest experience anywhere.</p><p> </p><p>The agreement itself also says:</p><p> </p><p>"Notwithstanding the foregoing, <strong>you may publicly discuss your th</strong>oughts regarding the D&D Next Playtest Materials and your playtesting experience."</p><p> </p><p>I believe the legal analysis published above to be wrong in this regard. Note that the agreement says you <strong>may</strong> provide feedback via the <strong>means indicated </strong>by Wizards <strong>including</strong>... it's permissive, not restrictive, and the "means indicated" is "anywhere" as indicated in the final line and in the FAQ. It tells you how you <strong>may</strong> provide feedback; it doesn't restrict you from doing so elsewhere. And even indicates that WotC can indicate other methods to you, which they have done so via the FAQ and later in the same agreement.</p><p> </p><p>In my opinion, you have clear permission to discuss D&D Next anywhere you like as long as you don't reproduce or redistribute the materials.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Morrus, post: 5929980, member: 1"] That's what my second question, above, is about. They seem to contradict that later in the same document. Note that the FAQ also clearly states it's OK to do so: [B]Can I blog/post/talk about my playtest experiences with others who may not be in the playtest?[/B] Yes. You may publicly discuss your thoughts about the D&D Next playtest materials and your experiences while playtesting. [B]Where can I go to talk to others who are playtesting? Is there a forum or discussion area?[/B] Feel free to discuss your thoughts about your D&D Next playtest experience anywhere. The agreement itself also says: "Notwithstanding the foregoing, [B]you may publicly discuss your th[/B]oughts regarding the D&D Next Playtest Materials and your playtesting experience." I believe the legal analysis published above to be wrong in this regard. Note that the agreement says you [B]may[/B] provide feedback via the [B]means indicated [/B]by Wizards [B]including[/B]... it's permissive, not restrictive, and the "means indicated" is "anywhere" as indicated in the final line and in the FAQ. It tells you how you [B]may[/B] provide feedback; it doesn't restrict you from doing so elsewhere. And even indicates that WotC can indicate other methods to you, which they have done so via the FAQ and later in the same agreement. In my opinion, you have clear permission to discuss D&D Next anywhere you like as long as you don't reproduce or redistribute the materials. [/QUOTE]
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