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Pathfinder: What is it?

Started by Engine, May 13, 2008, 09:09:34 AM

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Seanchai

#15
May 13, 2008, 06:36:53 PM
Quote from: EngineSee, Pathfinder is already out, and has been for a while.

Ah, you mean the adventures. My bad.

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Engine

#16
May 13, 2008, 06:41:45 PM
Well, kind of. But it ballooned, and your post reminded me of what I see as a sort-of-serious branding problem. So good on you, is what I'm saying.
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May 14, 2008, 09:30:13 AM
Quote from: DwightNot directly. But it could require those using the GSL to no longer publish the same IP using the SRD.
I think the fact that Paizo decided to do Pathfinder - decided, in fact, well before the "poison pill" was leaked by Chris Pramas* - is a pretty firm indication that they have no intention of using the GSL at all.

*Incidentally, the latest official word from Wizards it's "by product line", so the same company can produce both 3.5 and 4E products if they wish, so long as they keep them in separate product lines.
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May 14, 2008, 10:20:48 AM
Quote from: WarthurI think the fact that Paizo decided to do Pathfinder - decided, in fact, well before the "poison pill" was leaked by Chris Pramas* - is a pretty firm indication that they have no intention of using the GSL at all.
The question is if they are trying to throw up a banner for other publishers to gather behind (in that case it definitely matters) for releasing new stuff or if they are going to be content to have Paizo = Pathfinder, and just have their own little branched off game. Plus if Paizo does release 4e stuff though between now and later on next year, because cash is good, they certainly would want to bring that to Pathfinder when it's out.
Quote*Incidentally, the latest official word from Wizards it's "by product line", so the same company can produce both 3.5 and 4E products if they wish, so long as they keep them in separate product lines.
I saw that. I never really thought "by company" made any sort of sense anyway, it seemed like an interpretation of a poor word choice more than anything. Which really is why I suggest needing to wait for another 4 weeks for WotC to put stuff to actual paper, because they are still being quite nebulious, and then seeing how Paizo reacts.
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May 15, 2008, 11:01:14 AM
Quote from: DwightThe question is if they are trying to throw up a banner for other publishers to gather behind (in that case it definitely matters) for releasing new stuff or if they are going to be content to have Paizo = Pathfinder, and just have their own little branched off game.

I have seen no indication that Paizo are going to do an "OGL" for Pathfinder. Why would they, when it's close enough to 3.5 as to make no difference?
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May 15, 2008, 11:13:47 AM
Quote from: WarthurI have seen no indication that Paizo are going to do an "OGL" for Pathfinder.
Unlikely I'd find the post here that has the link, muchless the source, but I got the impression it was being considered after strong hints about what is in the GSL came out.
QuoteWhy would they, when it's close enough to 3.5 as to make no difference?
I'm pretty sure that's all covered above. If it makes a techincal difference for the purposes of the GSL.
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May 15, 2008, 11:58:50 AM
Quote from: WarthurI have seen no indication that Paizo are going to do an "OGL" for Pathfinder. Why would they, when it's close enough to 3.5 as to make no difference?

If I recall, they announced that they were. As to why, shrug. I don't know why they're doing Pathfinder to begin with, so...

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#22
May 15, 2008, 01:17:35 PM
Quote from: SeanchaiIf I recall, they announced that they were. As to why, shrug. I don't know why they're doing Pathfinder to begin with, so...

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