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 Jul 24 2007, 11:55 PM
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Runner  Group: Members Posts: 3,382 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Shadowland Member No.: 8,297  |
I have been wondering if there are any plans to create an Open Gaming License for the SR4 mechanics? I have no desire to see SR4 go over to d20; however, I would like to see the existing mechanics available for use in varied settings.
Thoughts? |
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Jul 24 2007, 11:59 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 164 Joined: 9-December 04 From: former Bug City, now CFS Member No.: 6,875 |
I'd like to see an open-source update of the SR4 BBB pdf. Still waiting for that one.
That having been said, open source would kind of fragment the SR community. |
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Jul 24 2007, 11:59 PM
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Immortal Elf Group: Validating Posts: 7,999 Joined: 26-February 02 Member No.: 1,890 |
I seriously doubt it.
However, game mechanics can't be copyrighted (they're simply an idea), so you're pretty much free to use them in other settings if you like. The only thing you can't do is present them in the same fashion, use the exact same descriptions of how they work, or otherwise try to confuse people into thinking it's associated with Shadowrun or its owners. That's a big no-no. But the basic mechanics? Sure. Particularly if you just want to use them in your own little house campaigns and whatnot. It's just a Skill+Attribute system and there's many variants around. |
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Jul 25 2007, 12:09 AM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,206 Joined: 9-July 06 From: Fresno, CA Member No.: 8,856 |
For reference, back in April it came up in this thread:
http://forums.dumpshock.com/index.php?showtopic=17246 Ah, but you would know that as you had posted in it. :wobble: |
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Jul 25 2007, 12:09 AM
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Manus Celer Dei Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 17,012 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Boston Member No.: 3,802 |
As discussed previously, I'd really appreciate it if you'd avoid using the term "Open Source" for this sort of thing, since it doesn't apply in any meaningful fashion.
Thanks. ~J |
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Jul 25 2007, 12:09 AM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,219 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Lofwyr's stomach. Member No.: 1,320 |
Its a good thing too, otherwise white wolf would be all over the new SR4 mechanics for "intellectual property theft"
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Jul 25 2007, 12:28 AM
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Runner Group: Members Posts: 3,382 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Shadowland Member No.: 8,297 |
I had completely forgotten about that. Oh yeah, that was when I was working 10+ hours a day, every day of the week. |
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Jul 25 2007, 06:32 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 946 Joined: 16-September 05 From: London Member No.: 7,753 |
Hmmm, Well, as far as I can recall, the same chap who did the SR 1-3 mechanics did the White Wolf World of Darkness mechanics. As you say, the SR4 mechanics are just a D6 version of the Aeon/Adventure/Aberrant mechanics, and almost the same as the HERO damage mechanics anyway. But if you use them for your own use, the RPG police won't break down your door to stop you - as long as you don't make cash ;) Just my thruppence.. |
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Jul 25 2007, 11:04 AM
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Manus Celer Dei Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 17,012 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Boston Member No.: 3,802 |
As you've just noted, the RPG police won't break down your door even if you are making cash, so long as the "creative work" part is your own. Or is SR4 suddenly a free fan project? ~J |
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