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<blockquote data-quote="Gilwen" data-source="post: 5081364" data-attributes="member: 1871"><p>They would not be able to make any rules closed that they derived from OGC from third parties. I haven't seen the product so I can't comment on what parts are derived but from their marketing material I have read it seems that most of it is derived from the original WOTC SRD for 3/3.5. </p><p></p><p>What you couldn't do as others have mentioned is reuse their PI or indicated compatibility. Depending on what exactly is open there might be room for pocket guides in the vein of what mongoose and others did with the original SRD.Ryan Dancey practically dared publishers to do exactly this when 3.0 was first released in the OGL FAQ and so they did quite successfully, catching WOTC off guard. I am sure Paizo considered this when they developed their business plan and how it would potentially affect them. I found the pocket SRD books thta came out a cheap alternative to purchasing more than one PHB. I certainly bought my "good" set then used the pocket stuff to travel with or to loan out.</p><p></p><p>How well will something like this be recieved? That really depends on the consumers and how popular the game becomes as it moves forward. There will certainly be backlash from loyal paizo customers. </p><p></p><p>Their recourse? If the OGL is followed properly then nothing. By releasing under the OGL they ahve given anyone a license to take, modify, or anything else they want to do with their game. If the OGL isn't followed properly then suing the person/company for enforcement of the OGL is their only recourse.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Gil</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Gilwen, post: 5081364, member: 1871"] They would not be able to make any rules closed that they derived from OGC from third parties. I haven't seen the product so I can't comment on what parts are derived but from their marketing material I have read it seems that most of it is derived from the original WOTC SRD for 3/3.5. What you couldn't do as others have mentioned is reuse their PI or indicated compatibility. Depending on what exactly is open there might be room for pocket guides in the vein of what mongoose and others did with the original SRD.Ryan Dancey practically dared publishers to do exactly this when 3.0 was first released in the OGL FAQ and so they did quite successfully, catching WOTC off guard. I am sure Paizo considered this when they developed their business plan and how it would potentially affect them. I found the pocket SRD books thta came out a cheap alternative to purchasing more than one PHB. I certainly bought my "good" set then used the pocket stuff to travel with or to loan out. How well will something like this be recieved? That really depends on the consumers and how popular the game becomes as it moves forward. There will certainly be backlash from loyal paizo customers. Their recourse? If the OGL is followed properly then nothing. By releasing under the OGL they ahve given anyone a license to take, modify, or anything else they want to do with their game. If the OGL isn't followed properly then suing the person/company for enforcement of the OGL is their only recourse. Gil [/QUOTE]
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