Some of the things we know about 3rd edition:
So given the long delay between updating the core and the splat, my group already has plans to update our Autocthonian game right away. We don't mind doing all the nitty gritty conversions and already have a number of ideas to help in that regard. I know there have been a good number of fan made creations released here and there, but I think we run into an interesting problem from an intellectual property standpoint. The Charms in 1st and 2nd edition can be kept conceptually, but will need a mechanics overhaul to get them in line with new design and game mechanics; does it step on any legal toes if fans were to unofficially take the concepts of those older charms and update them for use in 3rd edition and release them in a public (and non-profit) forum (e.g.: Here) for other fans to use ?
It'd really help to get some official-ish responses here, to set a prescient for 3rd edition fan updates before we really start seeing them crop up. We'll be updating Alchemicals for our table regardless, using both iconic, namebrand charms and a number of our own design, but where is the line in the sand drawn when it comes to sharing that with others ?
- 3rd Edition Core is coming out "Soon"
- We can expect to wait quite some time (i.e.: years) before Alchemical Exalts feel the love
- Creating your own charms in 3rd edition and other such conversions are claimed to be not terribly difficult, once you have them conceptually nailed down
So given the long delay between updating the core and the splat, my group already has plans to update our Autocthonian game right away. We don't mind doing all the nitty gritty conversions and already have a number of ideas to help in that regard. I know there have been a good number of fan made creations released here and there, but I think we run into an interesting problem from an intellectual property standpoint. The Charms in 1st and 2nd edition can be kept conceptually, but will need a mechanics overhaul to get them in line with new design and game mechanics; does it step on any legal toes if fans were to unofficially take the concepts of those older charms and update them for use in 3rd edition and release them in a public (and non-profit) forum (e.g.: Here) for other fans to use ?
It'd really help to get some official-ish responses here, to set a prescient for 3rd edition fan updates before we really start seeing them crop up. We'll be updating Alchemicals for our table regardless, using both iconic, namebrand charms and a number of our own design, but where is the line in the sand drawn when it comes to sharing that with others ?
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