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Wow, 5e sure needs to have an OGL/attractive GSL
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<blockquote data-quote="El_Gringo" data-source="post: 5781379" data-attributes="member: 3114"><p>I loved the OGL and what it did for gamers and companies, but I have my doubts about a new version of it. The original OGL was done with a lot of good will, which drew in a lot of enthusiastic support from third-parties (Creature Collection before MM release, etc.). The GSL was completely ineffective for both WotC and third-party companies. If I owned FFG, MWP, or any other company, I don't know if I could be convinced that it would be worth developing products for a new OGL.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Considering how well Pathfinder is doing against 4th ed., I'd be more inclined to produce OGL products for that game. But then again, it depends on what WotC plans to do and how well 5th is received by consumers. Lack of DDI support was crucial in the failure of the GSL. I think the OGL was in the right place at the right time, and I'm not sure if its success can be repeated. But I would absolutely love for my assumptions to be proved wrong.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="El_Gringo, post: 5781379, member: 3114"] I loved the OGL and what it did for gamers and companies, but I have my doubts about a new version of it. The original OGL was done with a lot of good will, which drew in a lot of enthusiastic support from third-parties (Creature Collection before MM release, etc.). The GSL was completely ineffective for both WotC and third-party companies. If I owned FFG, MWP, or any other company, I don't know if I could be convinced that it would be worth developing products for a new OGL. Considering how well Pathfinder is doing against 4th ed., I'd be more inclined to produce OGL products for that game. But then again, it depends on what WotC plans to do and how well 5th is received by consumers. Lack of DDI support was crucial in the failure of the GSL. I think the OGL was in the right place at the right time, and I'm not sure if its success can be repeated. But I would absolutely love for my assumptions to be proved wrong. [/QUOTE]
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