Should I release a game using d20 Modern?

[Nellisir]

freyar
ahhh, I see. But then, what is the point of using d20 Modern if you can't state compatability. Do you claim its compatable with the d20 Modern SRD? What about the cardinal no-nos of not publishing 'how a character levels up' for instance? That's not in the SRD, as far as I know.

Um, because you have to use some rules? There are ways of indicating compatibility without the d20L.

You are only bound by the OGL; you can detail how to level a character if you desire.

IMHO, finish as much of it as you like and release it for free.

 

[Vigilance]

The best way to indicate compatibility without treading on trademarks is something like this:

Compatible with Modern d20 games.

Most people realize that when you say Modern d20 what you really mean is d20 Modern, only without the trademark infringement

Chuck

 

[afstanton]

afstanton
Are you saying the d20 SRD can be used without the OGL lisence now? Sorry if I sound a bit outdated here, haven't been keeping up honestly.
Last I knew I'd have to copy the OGL lisence into the book, not print level-up rules and reference the d20 Modern book for any rules I didn't print.
Can I simply use any SRD rules I want without legal woes?

freyar is right - you must abide by the OGL, which is why I mentioned Section 15 in my initial post. Also right regarding their trademarks - do not use them.

I didn't say to not use the OGL - I said the d20 STL cannot be used.