Everything but the Beholders: D&D updates core rules, sticks with CC license

Everything but the Beholders: D&D updates core rules, sticks with CC license

Campaigns and spinoffs, even commercial, can use basic pieces for free.

Wizards of the Coast gets its comeuppance

"Wizards of the Coast has released the System Reference Document, the heart of the three core rule books that constitute Dungeons & Dragons' 2024 gameplay, under a Creative Commons license. This means the company cannot alter the deal further, like it almost did in early 2023, leading to considerable pushback and, eventually, a retreat. It was a long quest, but the lawful good party has earned some long-term rewards, including a new, similarly l…

Wizards of the Coast (WotC), the publisher behind Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), has now made the heart of the cult role-playing game available under a Creative Commons license, which could resolve the dispute with the community. (Read more)

D&D Updates Core Rules, Sticks With CC License

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Wizards of the Coast has released the System Reference Document, the heart of the three core rule books that constitute Dungeons & Dragons' 2024 gameplay, under a Creative Commons license. This means the company cannot alter the deal further...