C&C effect guide ?

[damned]

A key thing to remember is that the effects list can be exported to a module - so you can make it exactly how you want it and re-use again and again. Perhaps some members of the Castles & Crusades community can get together and create a frequently used effects module that can be a good starting point for everyone???

Thats what I said!

In the meantime...
JohnD - can you export your effects and post the XML or email it or PM it to me...

I could make an external module creator (webpage) - everyone can add their effects in and it will export the updated module - it will grow over time...

[JohnD]

JPG - you know you want to do it!
In the meantime...
JohnD - can you export your effects and post the XML or email it or PM it to me...

Hey - almost missed this... yeah I've already got it as an exported module I sent to someone else. PM me an email address and I'll send it.

[Trenloe]

Hey - almost missed this... yeah I've already got it as an exported module I sent to someone else. PM me an email address and I'll send it.

C&C game mechanics are covered by the Open Gaming License (OGL) - why not share your module?

[JohnD]

Ah... so I will!

Just note; I think I have the basic modifiers from the PHB and CK Guide, plus a few that I need based on Advantages taken, but this is by no means a complete library. I'm willing to update as I go though.

[dr_venture]

Just curious - I'm unclear as to what can and cannot be shared freely via OGL. I put the OGL spells into a module, but folks were saying I might run afoul of the legal Gods if I were to post it (I have a fixed version where the spell summaries are showing up correctly for anyone who needs it). Well, how about the Crusader's Companion? I'm most of the way to getting the spell list and draggable descriptions all ready in a module... and the module contains all of the credits and licenses and legal stuff. Is *that* OK to share up here? Does it matter that it is a partial implementation of the work?

[Trenloe]

Just curious - I'm unclear as to what can and cannot be shared freely via OGL. I put the OGL spells into a module, but folks were saying I might run afoul of the legal Gods if I were to post it (I have a fixed version where the spell summaries are showing up correctly for anyone who needs it). Well, how about the Crusader's Companion? I'm most of the way to getting the spell list and draggable descriptions all ready in a module... and the module contains all of the credits and licenses and legal stuff. Is *that* OK to share up here? Does it matter that it is a partial implementation of the work?

The OGLs that Troll Lord provide are usually quite specific about what you can and can't distribute. It is covered under the "designation of open game content" in the OGL in the material itself.

Regarding spells. In the Player's Handbook for example, spells are on pages 53-116, in the OGL in the same book on page 142 it includes in the "designation of open game content" section the following: "all text appearing on pages 49-116" as being open content - so this covers all of the spells (in the Player's Handbook).

Ultimately, there are many, many games out there who do not understand the OGL and, more so, copyright in general - so don't take other people's word for it, check out the OGL statement for each document you are thinking of distributing information from and make sure you include all of that OGL statement in any material you distribute.

I don't have the Crusader's Companion so don't know what is covered as open content in that book.

[JohnD]

I believe (there's that word again...) that the Crusader's Companion is entirely player generated open content. But I could be wrong... there are a few pages of legal disclaimers in there, designated as open gaming content.

http://www.trolllord.com/downloads/p...ion.pdf‎

Troll Lord hosts the file themselves in the "Fan Resources" downloads section.

[Trenloe]

I believe (there's that word again...) that the Crusader's Companion is entirely player generated open content. But I could be wrong... there are a few pages of legal disclaimers in there, designated as open gaming content.

Thanks for the link.

I think it's pretty clear, from page 2:

Designation of Open Game Content: The following is designated Open Game Content pursuant to the OGL v1.0a: all text excluding the OGL license.
Designation of Product Identity: Product identity is not Open Game Content. The following is designated as product identity pursuant to OGL v1.0a(1)(e) and (7): Nothing in this document is product identity.

Everything's Open Gaming Content so go nuts - just include the OGL statement in anything you distribute.

[Andraax]

Just note; I think I have the basic modifiers from the PHB and CK Guide, plus a few that I need based on Advantages taken, but this is by no means a complete library. I'm willing to update as I go though.

I just did a brief glance at your module, and it's pretty good. I have not done a complete audit, but I noticed two that are incorrect: Dodge should be AC: 2, not AC: 1, and Charge should be DMG: 2 not ATK: 2.

[JohnD]

Huh... thanks for that!