The System Reference Document (SRD) and Open Game License (OGL) are ruled by which third-party creators can make and sell stuff for D&D. D&D is changing, though, and typically the OGL changes with it.
Today, on D&D Beyond WotC has clarified the future of OGLs, SRDs, & One D&D.
The main update is the clarification that the OGL will change, with OGL 1.1 being more precise about what’s allowed. Specifically, the OGL 1.1 is intended to enable people to create D&D books in physical or digital form, and it’s not a way to make a D&D anime, movie or computer game.
What about virtual tabletops? These tools are not covered by the OLG, but Wizards of the Coast reassure that custom agreements are already in place with most of the major players.
The D&D team distinguishes between people who create material for the community to share and those who make a bit of money. There’s no problem with the latter, but you will have to officially accept the license and let WotC know, include a badge on your product, and you’ll have to declare your revenue if you make more than $50,000.
Wizards stress that the bottom line is that the OGL is not going away and that the company will continue to support projects on Kickstarter and DMsGuild.
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- D&D Beyond: OGL update.
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