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After fan outcry, Wizards of the Coast will leave its original open license in place

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The official cover art for the 5th edition Player’s Handbook for Dungeons & Dragons. would seek to deauthorize and replace its Open Game License (OGL), a public copyright notice from 2000. would seek to deauthorize and replace its Open Game License (OGL), a public copyright notice from 2000. And we’ve listened.

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Wizards of the Coast reverses stance on controversial licensing revision following outcry

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A female dwarf barbarian in the Dungeons and Dragons Fifth Edition Player’s Handbook. The policy shift concerns the Open Game License (OGL), a public copyright notice that Wizards of the Coast, headquartered in Renton, Wash., GeekWire File Photo / Clare McGrane). adopted in 2000. One of the strongest reactions to the OGL 1.1

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‘Dungeons & Dragons’ in 2023: Wizards of the Coast reveals ‘Planescape’ revival and more

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Under this initiative, the three base books for 5th-edition D&D, the Player’s Handbook, Dungeon Master’s Guide , and Monster Manual, are being revamped and rereleased with new rules, better glossaries, and changes that result from a “decade of feedback.” We are releasing new editions of the books.

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