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January 30th, 2018, 22:35 #1
Things to take into consideration before publishing on DMsG
Mike Myler articulated my thoughts on this better than I could.
Originally Posted by Mike Myler
https://www.enworld.org/forum/conten...Product-Covers
Edit: About Fantasy Grounds. "FG logo is allowed on FG titles, we’re going to add a section to the FAQ linking to the FG section of the FAQ and clarifying that."Last edited by Nylanfs; January 30th, 2018 at 22:36. Reason: clarification
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January 30th, 2018, 23:17 #2
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There is currently no effective way for a private guy to publish pathfinder material for beer money.
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January 30th, 2018, 23:24 #3
I'm not sure I agree with Mike's attitude towards the DMsG, but I will say there is value in his perspective.
In short, their are benefits to using the DMsG, but there are also draw backs. I think for most cases of people or companies wanting to become a "professional" in the RPG industry it is only (at best) a temporary stepping stone. And one that should be a short step in your career path and only if you need access to specific IP that can only be used through the DMsG.
The areas or types of publishing that is the strength of the DMsG;
1) Fan type content; sure, a few bucks might be nice, but I just want to publish my self more formally than posting on a forum.
2) Content that relies upon the restricted IP that only is accessible through the Guild (such as my upcoming Undermountain adventures).
3) Fantasy Grounds modules and tools. You can only publish through the a separate license agreement, FG Store, or the DMsG. A for small independents, SW would rather you publish through the DMsG (I suspect their store is too labor intensive to accommodate small independents or fan level content).
If you don't fall into one of those three categories, then I would agree that you should consider other outlets.
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January 30th, 2018, 23:25 #4
Problems? See; How to Report Issues, Bugs & Problems
On Licensing & Distributing Community Content
Community Contributions: Gemstones, 5E Quick Ref Decal, Adventure Module Creation, Dungeon Trinkets, Balance Disturbed, Dungeon Room Descriptions
Note, I am not a SmiteWorks employee or representative, I'm just a user like you.
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January 31st, 2018, 00:12 #5
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You have to set up your own shingle to do that. Again, I am not looking to do this myself, but just pointing out that SW won’t take individuals, and there is no DMsG for Pathfinder.
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January 31st, 2018, 00:32 #6Private Messages: My inbox is forever filling up with PMs. Please don't send me PMs unless they are actually private/personal messages. General FG questions should be asked in the forums - don't be afraid, the FG community don't bite and you're giving everyone the chance to respond and learn!
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January 31st, 2018, 00:39 #7
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Sorry, Trenloe but you know I am a rock. OBS?
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January 31st, 2018, 01:03 #8Private Messages: My inbox is forever filling up with PMs. Please don't send me PMs unless they are actually private/personal messages. General FG questions should be asked in the forums - don't be afraid, the FG community don't bite and you're giving everyone the chance to respond and learn!
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January 31st, 2018, 03:06 #9
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I guess I just assumed you had to open a shingle unless you were publishing fiction, but maybe I was mistaken. I am a very frequent customer of RPGNOW, and I have never noticed personal publishing there, but I was wrong. It appears anyone can open an account and publish.
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January 31st, 2018, 03:48 #10
Yep, just make sure you understand the OGL, and what is in the SRD and what other material is OGC and what isn't.
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