Frequently Asked Questions

Edition Game System License FAQ Get Feed Description Q. Will there be a fee to participate? Do we still have to pay $5,000? A. The Game System Licenses are royalty-free licenses and there is no developer’s kit fee associated with them. Q. Can anyone participate? A. Yes. Interested third party publishers will be required to submit a registration card, agreeing to the terms of use. This registration card will be part of the materials available to publishers on our website beginning June 6, 2008. Q. When can we start publishing GSL products? A. The effective start date for sales of D&D 4E GSL publications is set for October 1, 2008. The timing for the d20 GSL has not yet been determined. Q. Is the new license finished yet? Can you provide a firm timeline? A. The D&D 4e GSL will be released when we launch Dungeons & Dragons 4th Edition on June 6, 2008. Q. What are the specific details of the license? A. The specific details will be available to the public upon the release of the licenses. Q. How will the GSL interact with the OGL? A. The two GSLs are new licenses, separate from the OGL. They are designed for companies that wish to publish 4th edition compatible products. Q. Can companies still produce 3.x products under the OGL? A. Yes, but we anticipate that interest in the 4e GSLs will be greater.