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

GeekWire

The official cover art for the 5th edition Player’s Handbook for Dungeons & Dragons. The OGL allows third parties to create virtually any sort of D&D material for profit, such as adventure modules, sourcebooks, or live-play shows. Wizards reacted to the leak with an apology to the fan community on Jan.

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Key skills tech leaders need to secure a board seat

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As a critical part of the governance ecosystem, we impact the economy, social welfare, and all of those people who rely on these organizations to deliver the outcomes they need. We’ve also published, in partnership with the Internet Security Alliance (ISA), the 2023 Director’s Handbook on Cyber-Risk Oversight.

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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. Under the terms of the original OGL, or OGL 1.0a, third-party creators can independently publish virtually any sort of material for D&D for profit. GeekWire File Photo / Clare McGrane). adopted in 2000. leak came late on Jan.

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

GeekWire

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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Expect more strikes if Starbucks keeps delaying union bargaining

Vox

Eisen said the proposal was pretty much a repeat of the company’s handbook; Starbucks declined to comment on the specifics of the negotiations. She is a point person for what’s happening nationally while a coworker, who she says is more social and outgoing, reaches out to new hires.

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The Hacker Mind Podcast: Hacking the Art of Invisibility

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Soldiers, family members, civil servants and contractors should be aware that the enemy obtains sensitive information from a variety of sources, including casual conversations, publications, and even social media. Yet despite the meticulous care, invisibility is virtually impossible for anyone to maintain for any length of time.

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How to Ensure Cross-Platform Compatibility in Education?

Kitaboo

It creates social platforms that can bring students and teachers together virtually. Here are some ways that it can improve the classroom experience: Collaborative learning methods: Teachers can easily and readily share important documents like handbooks, guides, learning material, assignments, etc.,