Your video content. Whether you are a commentator, streamer, podcaster, liveplay cast member, or other video creator on platforms like YouTube and Twitch and TikTok, you have always been covered by the Wizards Fan Content Policy. The OGL doesn’t (and won’t) touch any of this.
And in general, we are told that we can create non-commercial stuff like homebrew new magical items without the OGL, but the truth differs. This is from the Fan content policy
Can I use all of Wizards’ IP?
Unfortunately, no. You cannot incorporate Wizards patents, game mechanics (unless your Fan Content is created under the D&D Open Game License), logos, or trademarks into your Fan Content without our prior written permission.
(I canceled my Master subscription after 3 annual payments. If WotC makes luxurious amends, I will renew, otherwise, maybe the DNDBeyond devs can get my money in a side-gig of theirs?)
Pretty much anything you create based on or incorporating our IP. Fan Content includes fan art, videos, podcasts, blogs, websites, streaming content, tattoos, altars to your cleric’s deity, etc.
The key is that it is your creation. It should go without saying, but Fan Content does not include the verbatim copying and reposting of Wizards’ IP (e.g., freely distributing D&D® rules content or books, creating counterfeit/proxy _Magic: The Gathering_® cards, etc.), regardless of whether that content is distributed for free.
D&D homebrew is like your family's Monopoly house rules. In fact, it practically *is* your family's Monopoly house rules; WotC cannot and will not prevent you from making your own content for the game for personal use.
Selling said content, however, is subject to the limitations described in the OGL.
Pretty much anything you create based on or incorporating our IP. Fan Content includes fan art, videos, podcasts, blogs, websites, streaming content, tattoos, altars to your cleric’s deity, etc.
The key is that it is your creation. It should go without saying, but Fan Content does not include the verbatim copying and reposting of Wizards’ IP (e.g., freely distributing D&D® rules content or books, creating counterfeit/proxy _Magic: The Gathering_® cards, etc.), regardless of whether that content is distributed for free.
“Fan Content” doesn’t include homebrews.
Yes it does, if you share them "with the community". The wording in the Fan Content Policy is:
You can use Wizards’ IP (except for the restrictions listed in #3) to make Fan Content that you share with the community for free.
Only hidden fan content is not covered, and there it is a grey area. They do not allow it. And they forbid anything they do not allow.
They will never hunt down a dm who homebrews for their table. It is even more unthinkable than what they are doing now.
D&D homebrew is like your family's Monopoly house rules. In fact, it practically *is* your family's Monopoly house rules; WotC cannot and will not prevent you from making your own content for the game for personal use.
Selling said content, however, is subject to the limitations described in the OGL.
No, the OGL is explicitly also about non-commercial use, in the fan content policy they use the phrase:
You cannot incorporate Wizards patents, game mechanics (unless your Fan Content is created under the D&D Open Game License), logos, or trademarks into your Fan Content without our prior written permission.
(I canceled my Master subscription after 3 annual payments. If WotC makes luxurious amends, I will renew, otherwise, maybe the DNDBeyond devs can get my money in a side-gig of theirs?)
D&D homebrew is like your family's Monopoly house rules. In fact, it practically *is* your family's Monopoly house rules; WotC cannot and will not prevent you from making your own content for the game for personal use.
Selling said content, however, is subject to the limitations described in the OGL.
No, the OGL is explicitly also about non-commercial use, in the fan content policy they use the phrase:
You cannot incorporate Wizards patents, game mechanics (unless your Fan Content is created under the D&D Open Game License), logos, or trademarks into your Fan Content without our prior written permission.
So who's going to stop me from making humanoid snails?? There's literally nothing WotC can do to stop me
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I am exhausted by the .....(insert counterproductive rant)
A Working Conversation About the Open Game License (OGL) claims that:
And in general, we are told that we can create non-commercial stuff like homebrew new magical items without the OGL, but the truth differs. This is from the Fan content policy
insert here a tirade of incredulity.
Take a look at my homebrew world https://dnd-world.com
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(I canceled my Master subscription after 3 annual payments. If WotC makes luxurious amends, I will renew, otherwise, maybe the DNDBeyond devs can get my money in a side-gig of theirs?)
“Fan Content” doesn’t include homebrews.
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D&D homebrew is like your family's Monopoly house rules. In fact, it practically *is* your family's Monopoly house rules; WotC cannot and will not prevent you from making your own content for the game for personal use.
Selling said content, however, is subject to the limitations described in the OGL.
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Yes it does, if you share them "with the community". The wording in the Fan Content Policy is:
Only hidden fan content is not covered, and there it is a grey area. They do not allow it. And they forbid anything they do not allow.
They will never hunt down a dm who homebrews for their table. It is even more unthinkable than what they are doing now.
No, the OGL is explicitly also about non-commercial use, in the fan content policy they use the phrase:
Take a look at my homebrew world https://dnd-world.com
I am a Career Coach, with a passion for RPG! Up to supporting new ventures or renewal/rebranding, and I am setting up a free group coaching thing, open for all here.
(I canceled my Master subscription after 3 annual payments. If WotC makes luxurious amends, I will renew, otherwise, maybe the DNDBeyond devs can get my money in a side-gig of theirs?)
So who's going to stop me from making humanoid snails?? There's literally nothing WotC can do to stop me
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