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<blockquote data-quote="Axiomatic Unicorn" data-source="post: 81639" data-attributes="member: 1974">IMO, you are the one doing the misinterpreting.Ryan made it clear that he knows there are weaknesses in d20 that make is less suitable for some game types.At the same time he made it clear that he thinks to many distinct (and questionable quality) game systems were harming the iductry as a whole.&nbsp; I tend to agree.&nbsp; There are several quality d20 publishers out there who would probably never be seen if they had to develop their own system.&nbsp; Most probably would not bother, a few would make marginal games and become part of the noise, MAYBE one or two would make a good game, but they would still be lost in the noise.&nbsp; If a few OGL game systems are out there, the cream will rise to the top and the gaming community will be better off for it.&nbsp; I think it is a total win for everyone, except those who can't be bothered with the rules.Christian,I am sure there are some WoTC suits very concerned, but probably not very many.&nbsp; The d20 license prohibits any rules for the creation of characters or for handling the advancement of characters.&nbsp; So everyone who puts out a d20 system game is forced to require anyone else who wants to play to purchase some WoTC product.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Axiomatic Unicorn, post: 81639, member: 1974"] IMO, you are the one doing the misinterpreting. Ryan made it clear that he knows there are weaknesses in d20 that make is less suitable for some game types. At the same time he made it clear that he thinks to many distinct (and questionable quality) game systems were harming the iductry as a whole. I tend to agree. There are several quality d20 publishers out there who would probably never be seen if they had to develop their own system. Most probably would not bother, a few would make marginal games and become part of the noise, MAYBE one or two would make a good game, but they would still be lost in the noise. If a few OGL game systems are out there, the cream will rise to the top and the gaming community will be better off for it. I think it is a total win for everyone, except those who can't be bothered with the rules. Christian, I am sure there are some WoTC suits very concerned, but probably not very many. The d20 license prohibits any rules for the creation of characters or for handling the advancement of characters. So everyone who puts out a d20 system game is forced to require anyone else who wants to play to purchase some WoTC product. [/QUOTE]

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