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WotC Backs Down: Original OGL To Be Left Untouched; Whole 5E Rules Released as Creative Commons
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<blockquote data-quote="dave2008" data-source="post: 8919639" data-attributes="member: 83242"><p>No I don't. I don't know much about the CC. It is clearly some type of misunderstanding on my part. </p><p></p><p>I already listed a reason in my previous response, but you didn't quote that part so maybe you skipped it? Anyway, here is what I said:</p><p></p><p>"As to why they would do it: there is little value in holding back at this point and it will foster more good will, and they still need as much of that as they can get."</p><p></p><p>If you are talking about people claiming victory here on EnWorld, that amounts to a whole heap of nothing. Paizo has already said they still see the need for and will continue with ORC, EnWorld publishing has noted the need for more, Black Flag will continue, etc. It is hardly like everyone is lining up behind them now.</p><p></p><p>I can't speak for Misty, but my understanding is a new OGL 1.0b, as you describe above, doesn't do anything for things already published under 1.0a. If you want the additional protections under 1.0b, you would have to reprint the work with the new license. I don't see were section 9 changes that. I could be misunderstanding again - I'm an architect, not a lawyer!</p><p></p><p>That being said, I am all for a new OGL. Again I said that in my previous response:</p><p></p><p>"That being said, I would like either a new, better written, OGL for future use; or they could just adopt ORC if that develops well."</p><p></p><p>You are correct - the said they are not touching the OGL. That being said they promised it couldn't be revoked before and that amounted to nothing. A promise is not legally binding as far as I can tell. Also, there is debate about whether they lack the power to revoke/deauthorize. They could say that now, but change their minds later. I just don't find this requirement compelling as we have just gone down this road. I would be fine if they made such statements, but my faith in them would be 0%. I trust a well written legal document more than the statements and promises of a corporation.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dave2008, post: 8919639, member: 83242"] No I don't. I don't know much about the CC. It is clearly some type of misunderstanding on my part. I already listed a reason in my previous response, but you didn't quote that part so maybe you skipped it? Anyway, here is what I said: "As to why they would do it: there is little value in holding back at this point and it will foster more good will, and they still need as much of that as they can get." If you are talking about people claiming victory here on EnWorld, that amounts to a whole heap of nothing. Paizo has already said they still see the need for and will continue with ORC, EnWorld publishing has noted the need for more, Black Flag will continue, etc. It is hardly like everyone is lining up behind them now. I can't speak for Misty, but my understanding is a new OGL 1.0b, as you describe above, doesn't do anything for things already published under 1.0a. If you want the additional protections under 1.0b, you would have to reprint the work with the new license. I don't see were section 9 changes that. I could be misunderstanding again - I'm an architect, not a lawyer! That being said, I am all for a new OGL. Again I said that in my previous response: "That being said, I would like either a new, better written, OGL for future use; or they could just adopt ORC if that develops well." You are correct - the said they are not touching the OGL. That being said they promised it couldn't be revoked before and that amounted to nothing. A promise is not legally binding as far as I can tell. Also, there is debate about whether they lack the power to revoke/deauthorize. They could say that now, but change their minds later. I just don't find this requirement compelling as we have just gone down this road. I would be fine if they made such statements, but my faith in them would be 0%. I trust a well written legal document more than the statements and promises of a corporation. [/QUOTE]
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