Using the GSL & OGL in the same publication

[RichGreen]

AotHS mainly used our own ship "system"; there were no conflicts re. labels and terms.

I wouldn't release a fantasy adventure under both licenses though - I'd (and do) release separate products, a PF and a 4E version. A book like that would be littered with terms which are defined differently in each system (class names, as mentioned above, being an obvious example).

I'm sure it could be done if you were very careful. But we take the safe route and produce separate products (besides, most products need some rewriting due to different underlying system assumptions).

Thanks Morrus - that's helpful. As I said in the post above, the sourcebook will be almost entirely free of game mechanics, but I really don't want to screw this up.

Cheers


Rich

 

[Morrus]

Yes, I was. The Parsantium book will be almost entirely mechanics and stat free, so I might describe the priest at the Temple of Dahan Lao, but would not be saying what level or class he was.

Having said that, this whole thing sounds pretty tricky. It might be easier to go with the OGL... My worry is by putting the Pathfinder compatible logo on the front, I might turn off D&D players, even if I write "For Use with the World's Most Popular Fantasy RPGs" in giant letters on the covers

It's a tricky decision. In the long run, mere mention of the "other side" will alienate a handful of people; but by-and-large, it should be fine. That said, it depends where/how you're selling. If it's PDF/PoD you can afford to experiment a little. If you're paying for a print run, you need to get it right first time!

 

[RichGreen]

It's a tricky decision. In the long run, mere mention of the "other side" will alienate a handful of people; but by-and-large, it should be fine. That said, it depends where/how you're selling. If it's PDF/PoD you can afford to experiment a little. If you're paying for a print run, you need to get it right first time!

It will be PDF/PoD only, so maybe OGL is the way to go...

 

[RichGreen]

Thanks for all of the advice. I've decided to go with the OGL, put a Pathfinder compatible logo on the book, and stress the "for use with all editions message". Blog post here.

Cheers


Rich

 

[RichGreen]

Hi,

Following on from all this, I've posted a poll on what I now call the dragon-like humanoids in Parsantium. Please pop over and vote if you have a minute!

Cheers


Rich