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<blockquote data-quote="Scribble" data-source="post: 1815968" data-attributes="member: 23977">I think part of the reason people use little of another's ideas are that it feels weird. Think of it. Would most people rather be known for a a new cool concept or for using someone else's idea?&nbsp;The wheel is reinvented all the time. Look at the difference between a wagon wheel and a modern perrelli tire. I don't mind there being several different companies doing the same idea. It gives me options, and theoreticaly creates a better product as each company attempts to do it a little better then the next. It's like capitalism in a way.If you look at other game systems, and previous editions to this game, when a rule for something comes out, that's it. If you don't like how it's handled your only option really is/was to do it yourself or live with what was put out.With the new system, if people say they don't like a rule for something found in one place, you can be pretty sure another company will try to fill the gap.I think eventually we'll get to the point, and we already are where we as the consumer will dictate the way we want things done. We'll simply find a set of rules we like, and won't bother with the others. They won't sell any, and will therefore stop making them. But people should always try, because it prevents stagnation. I agree with the best use of the OGL is when you're designing a large project. Like the aforementioned Grim Tales. Maybe we can look at the OGL as a way for DMs to find a &quot;list&quot; almost of a certain collection of rules that seem to fit a style?</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Scribble, post: 1815968, member: 23977"] I think part of the reason people use little of another's ideas are that it feels weird. Think of it. Would most people rather be known for a a new cool concept or for using someone else's idea? The wheel is reinvented all the time. Look at the difference between a wagon wheel and a modern perrelli tire. I don't mind there being several different companies doing the same idea. It gives me options, and theoreticaly creates a better product as each company attempts to do it a little better then the next. It's like capitalism in a way. If you look at other game systems, and previous editions to this game, when a rule for something comes out, that's it. If you don't like how it's handled your only option really is/was to do it yourself or live with what was put out. With the new system, if people say they don't like a rule for something found in one place, you can be pretty sure another company will try to fill the gap. I think eventually we'll get to the point, and we already are where we as the consumer will dictate the way we want things done. We'll simply find a set of rules we like, and won't bother with the others. They won't sell any, and will therefore stop making them. But people should always try, because it prevents stagnation. I agree with the best use of the OGL is when you're designing a large project. Like the aforementioned Grim Tales. Maybe we can look at the OGL as a way for DMs to find a "list" almost of a certain collection of rules that seem to fit a style? [/QUOTE]

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