Here Is The Text Of OGL 1.1

[The Perilous Dreamer]

ogl.battlezoo.com

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A number of people have noted that some of the claims about the past use of the previous OGL are just not true.

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They divide it into

OGL 1.1: Non-Commercial


OGL 1.1: Commercial

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OGL 1.1: Non-Commercial

To be clear, OGL: Non-Commercial only allows for creation of roleplaying games and supplements in printed media and

static electronic file formats. It does not allow for anything else, including but not limited to things like videos, virtual

tabletops or VTT campaigns, computer games, novels, apps, graphics novels, music, songs, dances, and pantomimes,.

You may engage in these activities only to the extent allowed under the Wizards of the Coast Fan Content Policy or

separately agreed between You and Us.

Look at all of the stuff that is now forbidden, that was OK under OGL 1.0(a).

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COMMENTS:
We know this may come off strong, but this is important: If You attempt to use the OGL as a basis to release blatantly
racist, sexist, homophobic, trans-phobic, bigoted or otherwise discriminatory content, or do anything We think triggers
these provisions, Your content is no longer licensed. To be clear, We want to, and will always, support creators who are
using the OGL to help them explore sensitive subjects in a positive manner, but We will not tolerate materials We
consider to be in any way counter to the spirit of D&D. Additionally, You waive any right to sue over Our decision on
these issues. We’re aware that, if We somehow stretch Our decision of what is or is not objectionable under these
clauses too far, We will receive community pushback and bad PR, and We’re more than open to being convinced that
We made a wrong decision. But nobody gets to use the threat of a lawsuit as part of an attempt to convince Us

In other words if it triggers them and no one else OOPs!

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IX. INDEMNITY. If You get in legal trouble, or get Us in legal trouble, here’s what will
happen:
A. If We are on the receiving end of any legal claims, fees, expenses, or penalties related to Your Licensed Works, You’re
responsible for paying all Our costs, including attorney’s fees, costs of court, and any judgments or settlements.
B. If a claim is raised against You in connection with a Licensed Work, and You aren’t defending such a claim to Our
satisfaction, We have the right, but not the obligation, to take over the defense of that claim against You. If We do so,
You will reimburse Us for Our costs and expenses related to that defense.
C. We may, at Our discretion, seek to intervene in a case brought against You in order to join in the defense of the
claims, while leaving You and Your counsel in charge of Your own defense. If We do so, We will defend at Our own
expense and cost. As for Our IP, that’s Ours to defend – You don’t have any obligation to defend Dungeons & Dragons IP
Yourself, and in fact wouldn’t have standing (the legal right) to do so.

Sounds like you might want to incorporate to protect your personal assets.

Not a lawyer and not legal advice.

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X. OTHER PRODUCTS. Sometimes, great minds think alike. We can’t and won’t cancel products out of fear that they’d be
seen as “similar to” Licensed Works. Therefore:
A. You agree that nothing prohibits Us from developing, distributing, selling, or promoting something that is
substantially similar to a Licensed Work.
B. You own the new and original content You create. You agree to give Us a nonexclusive, perpetual, irrevocable,
worldwide, sub-licensable, royalty-free license to use that content for any purpose.

In other words, we can use anything you create and we can promote it better than you and steal your sales is IMO what this sounds like.

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G. Governing Law/Jurisdiction/Class Action Waiver. This agreement and all matters relating to its interpretation and

enforcement will be governed by the laws of the State of Washington, and any disputes arising out of or relating to this

agreement will be resolved solely and exclusively through individual litigation, and each party hereto irrevocably waives

the right to participate in any class, collective, or other joint action with respect to such a dispute. You consent to the

exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the federal and state courts located in King County, Washington for the resolution of

any dispute arising out of or relating to this agreement.

H. Waiver of Jury Trial. We and You each waive any right to a jury trial of any dispute, claim or cause of action related to

or arising out of this agreement.

IMO (not legal advice, not a lawyer) do not ever waive the right to a jury.

[The Perilous Dreamer]

OGL 1.1: Commercial
is mostly the same as the non-commercial except that it sets thresholds for royalties payable to them (thresholds subject to change) and royalties appear IMO to be $25% of the gross revenue, not 25% of the profit. That is massive!

[The Semi-Retired Gamer]

Oh wow! Gonna take a good, long look at this.

[The Perilous Dreamer]

There has been a ton of stuff on this, wizards are now calling it OGL 2.0, but have not shown us the document yet. There were some comments that were released or leaked saying basically if was a draft, which was a lie. But this is a long way from being done. 

[The Semi-Retired Gamer]

Jan 13, 2023 18:21:57 GMT -5 The Perilous Dreamer said:

There has been a ton of stuff on this, wizards are now calling it OGL 2.0, but have not shown us the document yet. There were some comments that were released or leaked saying basically if was a draft, which was a lie. But this is a long way from being done. 

A polished turd is STILL a turd.