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In other words, if something is available under an open license, I can use and re-use it for free, as long as I respect the restrictions laid out in the license, without having to contact the author. | In other words, if something is available under an open license, I can use and re-use it for free, as long as I respect the restrictions laid out in the license, without having to contact the author. | ||
| − | + | = Retro-Clones = | |
| − | Retro-clones are new games that are compatible with games that are now out-of-print. They are listed separately to the other games. | + | ''Retro-clones'' are new games that are compatible with games that are now out-of-print. They are listed separately to the other games. |
= The List: = | = The List: = | ||
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The following systems are available under an open license and are thus free to use in your own publications. (Though with varying restriction on the use of the material.) | The following systems are available under an open license and are thus free to use in your own publications. (Though with varying restriction on the use of the material.) | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Retro-Clones |
* [[OSRIC]] ([http://www.knights-n-knaves.com/osric download]) (OGL and OSRIC Open License) (based on 1E D&D) | * [[OSRIC]] ([http://www.knights-n-knaves.com/osric download]) (OGL and OSRIC Open License) (based on 1E D&D) | ||
* [[Labyrinth Lord]] ([http://www.goblinoidgames.com/labyrinthlord.htm download]) (OGL and [http://www.goblinoidgames.com/ll_license1.zip Labyrinth Lord Trademark License]) (based on B/E D&D) | * [[Labyrinth Lord]] ([http://www.goblinoidgames.com/labyrinthlord.htm download]) (OGL and [http://www.goblinoidgames.com/ll_license1.zip Labyrinth Lord Trademark License]) (based on B/E D&D) | ||
| − | * [[Swords & Wizardry]] ([http://www.swordsandwizardry.com/?page_id=4 | + | * [[Swords & Wizardry]] ([http://www.swordsandwizardry.com/?page_id=4 download]) (OGL and the Swords & Wizardry Compatability Statement License) (based on 0E D&D) |
| − | * [[Swords & Wizardry Whitebox]] ([http://www.swordsandwizardry.com/?page_id=6 | + | * [[Swords & Wizardry Whitebox]] ([http://www.swordsandwizardry.com/?page_id=6 download]) (OGL and the Swords & Wizardry Compatability Statement License) (based on whitebox D&D) |
| − | * [[4C System]] ([http://hazardstudio.net/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderfiles/4csystem.zip | + | * [[4C System]] ([http://hazardstudio.net/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderfiles/4csystem.zip download]) (Public Domain; Direct link to file) (based on the Marvel RPG) |
| − | * [[Warrior & Wizard]] ([http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=dcsfz7gv_9gzdh7hdz&hl=en | + | * [[Warrior & Wizard]] ([http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=dcsfz7gv_9gzdh7hdz&hl=en download]) (Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike; Direct link to file) (based on The Fantasy Trip) |
'''[[Open Game License]] ([http://www.wizards.com/d20/files/OGLv1.0a.rtf Direct Link])''' | '''[[Open Game License]] ([http://www.wizards.com/d20/files/OGLv1.0a.rtf Direct Link])''' | ||
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These games release their material as Open Game Content, but also provide another, more restricted, license to allow publishers to refer to Product Identity. | These games release their material as Open Game Content, but also provide another, more restricted, license to allow publishers to refer to Product Identity. | ||
| − | * [http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=d20/article/srd35 d20 System 3.5 SRD], Dungeons and Dragons (OGL and d20 System License) | + | * [http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=d20/article/srd35 d20 System 3.5 SRD], [[Dungeons and Dragons]] (OGL and d20 System License) |
* [http://www.goblinoidgames.com/mutantfuture.htm Mutant Future] (OGL and Mutant Future Trademark License) | * [http://www.goblinoidgames.com/mutantfuture.htm Mutant Future] (OGL and Mutant Future Trademark License) | ||
* [http://www.goblinoidgames.com/gore.htm GORE] (OGL and GORE License) | * [http://www.goblinoidgames.com/gore.htm GORE] (OGL and GORE License) | ||
Revision as of 03:47, 22 May 2009
This page collects all the games under an open license like the Open Game License and various Creative Commons Licenses.
Definition: What is an Open License?
This page operates under the following definition:
"An Open License allows the free and perpetual re-use of original material by anybody willing to follow the restrictions of said license, without an explicit contact or negotiation between original author and licensee."
In other words, if something is available under an open license, I can use and re-use it for free, as long as I respect the restrictions laid out in the license, without having to contact the author.
Retro-Clones
Retro-clones are new games that are compatible with games that are now out-of-print. They are listed separately to the other games.
The List:
The following systems are available under an open license and are thus free to use in your own publications. (Though with varying restriction on the use of the material.)
Retro-Clones
- OSRIC (download) (OGL and OSRIC Open License) (based on 1E D&D)
- Labyrinth Lord (download) (OGL and Labyrinth Lord Trademark License) (based on B/E D&D)
- Swords & Wizardry (download) (OGL and the Swords & Wizardry Compatability Statement License) (based on 0E D&D)
- Swords & Wizardry Whitebox (download) (OGL and the Swords & Wizardry Compatability Statement License) (based on whitebox D&D)
- 4C System (download) (Public Domain; Direct link to file) (based on the Marvel RPG)
- Warrior & Wizard (download) (Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike; Direct link to file) (based on The Fantasy Trip)
Open Game License (Direct Link)
- BFRPG, Basic Fantasy Role-Playing Game.
- Modern d20 SRD
- d20 Anime SRD (direct link to file)
- Fate 2.0 (direct link to the file)
- Spirit of the Century
- Action! System
- Runic, Runequest RPG
- Iridium System
Open Game License and Another License
These games release their material as Open Game Content, but also provide another, more restricted, license to allow publishers to refer to Product Identity.
- d20 System 3.5 SRD, Dungeons and Dragons (OGL and d20 System License)
- Mutant Future (OGL and Mutant Future Trademark License)
- GORE (OGL and GORE License)
- Wayfarers (OGL and open-ended agreement)
- Prometheus SRD (OGL and Prometheus License)
- FUDGE (OGL and FUDGE System Trademark License; also under its own license)
- Mutants & Masterminds (OGL and M&M Superlink)
- True20 (OGL and True20 Adventure Roleplaying Trademark License)
- Spellchrome (OGL and Non-Open Game Content)
Creative Commons Licenses
- Drowning and Falling (Attribution/Non-Commercial/Share-Alike)
- The Shadow of Yesterday (Attribution)
- Donjon (Attribution/Share-Alike)
- Wushu Open (Attribution)
- Wushu Open Reloaded (Attribution/Share-Alike)
- Shadows (Attribution)
- Myriad (Attribution)
- Organic Rules Components (ORC) (Attribution)
- Violence (Attribution/Non-Commercial/Share-Alike)
- Star Wreck (Attribution/Non-Commercial/Share-Alike)
- Noteworthy (Attribution/Non-Commercial)
- Executive Decision (Attribution/Non-Commercial/Share-Alike; direct link to file)
- ...in Spaaace! (Attribution/Non-Commercial/Share-Alike; direct link to file)
GNU free documentation license
- Gods and Monsters
- Circe (also GNU General Public License)
Other
- Dominion Rules (Dominion Rules Licence)
- Action! System (Action! System Open License)
- Active Exploits (Active Exploits Distribution and Expansion License)
