All Entries in the "GSL" Category
Open Letter to WOTC Follow-Up: Repercussions of an Open Mouth
In the Aftermath of the Wizard’s Letter Holy Crap… What else can I say? The letter posted two weeks ago took a life of its own. I was hoping it would have an impact, but I had no idea it would do this. Let me explain, or as Montoya would say, let me sum up. [...]
AN OPEN LETTER TO WOTC: SAVE 3RD PARTY DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS PUBLISHERS
This is an open letter to Wizards of the Coast in a bid to stave off the flight of GSL companies and promote an atmosphere of mutualism to better all parties. Dear Wizards: I’ll attempt to word this letter in a fashion that promotes compromise and expresses my understanding of the situation. It starts with [...]
4th Edition and the Giant Robot–The Modern Dilemma
Around the same time the GSL was being promised in 2008, the wizards of western shores had in fact promised two game system licenses. One was to be the D&D system license and the second, dubbed the 4E GSL, due for release in early 2009 (this has also been described as anecdotal). No one had [...]
My Thoughts on the Game System License from Wizards of the Coast
A little background before I really get into the GSL. The GSL is the system license that allows 3rd party publishers to use Wizards of the Coast’s intellectual property (ie names, locations, creatures) in their products. It was originally released in the summer of 2008 and very few companies signed it. In fact, it was [...]
Wizards of the Coast Releases New GSL
Finally, after months of waiting, Wizards of the Coast has released the new Game System License. For those who do not follow game legal issues, this contract is what a 3rd party publisher must sign before using WOTC’s intellectual property, ie “4th Edition Dungeons and Dragons” in their products. I will put something up tomorrow [...]
My Vision for the New 4E Game System License (GSL)
Wizards of the Coast has yet to release the new “Game System License” for the 4th Edition D&D rules and I am tired of waiting for Moses to come down from the mountain. I want to kick-start the process, so I decided to post some ideas that WOTC hopefully will incorporate into the new version. [...]
Wizards of the Coast Revises the GSL
Wizards of the Coast, clearly stunned by the complete lack of interest in their assinine GSL license are revising it. Here is the press release: Wizards of the Coast announces a forthcoming revision to the Dungeons & Dragons 4th Edition Game System License (GSL) and System Reference Document (SRD). “We recognize the important role third [...]
A Non-WOTC Approved 4th Edition "Compatible" Logo Appears…and Disappears
I got a notice this morning that “Louis Porter Jr. Design ” published a “4th Edition System Compatible logo” on rpgnow.com. From the description, LPJ Design is pitching this as a logo for those companies that produce 4th Edition, but do not sign the 4th Edition GSL. See my Kenzerco post for more information. When [...]
Dungeons and Dragons 4th Edition Game System License FAQ
This was just published on the Wizards.com website. It a FAQ regarding their new 4E GSL. Here it is, published in its entirety. ——————————————— There has been a lot of speculation around the details of the new GSL, and I feel like there is need for some clarification. Our intention is to encourage publishers to [...]