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OSR games that don't use the OGL

Started by deleted user, July 20, 2013, 03:08:41 AM

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July 20, 2013, 03:08:41 AM Last Edit: July 20, 2013, 03:11:58 AM by Sean !
Reading the spiffing Ambition & Avarice RPG - I was struck by the fact that even though it is a D&D variation it is all author copyright rather than OGL.

Maybe it's because I'm thick but it seems a bit odd to promote by stating:
QuoteThis game is a part of a movement within the roleplaying
game community called the Old School Renaissance or OSR.
[/I] - as the ability to build on and riff off clones in creating new variants that one could possibly self-publish is part of the fun and the on-going development of the OSR. I understand that people can nick and re-skin rules all they want but it did surprise me because I'm so used to seeing the license used.

Are there any other non-OGL games that call themselves part of the OSR ?

JeremyR

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July 20, 2013, 03:27:03 AM
Spears of the Dawn doesn't (presumably Stars without Number, either).

danbuter

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July 20, 2013, 10:43:39 AM
I have to say they should include the OGL just for self-protection. In any case, that game sounds like D&D, but with new classes. If they change the wording around, and maybe rename a few things, they are safe.
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