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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 [...]
Green Ronin Rejects the GSL
Green Ronin Publishing , publishers of “True20″ and “A Song of Fire and Ice” rpgs rejected the GSL license offered by “Wizards of the Coast.” You can read their full statement here . I am not surprised, the GSL is all stick and no carrot. The potential financial and legal consequences are huge for violating [...]
Kenzerco Launches a Broadside at the GSL
“Kingdoms of Kalamar ” released today claiming 4th edition compatibility…and no GSL agreement. The Robertson Game Blog is reporting that they are invoking the “nominative use” clause in copyright law that allows them to reference the 4th Edition rules without the GSL. I had heard of this legal principle before in regards to board games, [...]
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 [...]