D&D 5E Upcoming OGL-Related Announcement!

[Dungeonosophy]

Morrus, nice overview of the OGL--it's good to remind even WotC workers and executives about the practical thinking behind Open Gaming.

 

[Plageman]

There is probably one very big difference now that would impact the chances of a new "glut". There are so few game shops anymore.

Iirc there's about 25% of gaming stores now as opposed to 2000. And the ones that are left are going to be very choosey about what to put on shelves.

You won't get a glut of print products because the stores won't stock them.

Digital maybe but that's up in the air. Digital only publications tend not to be as visible.

Sad but true. I've seen the main shop in my area reduce the space devoted RPG by more than 75% in the last 4 years.

Also they won't stock much foreign language products anymore (I'm from France) so I have to either ask for a special order or buy them online.

But again back in 2000 digital publishing wasn't what it is now so I expect the small publishers to turn to that avenue now.