The OGL and Pathfinder Computer Games?

[BitterClinger]

I don't want to re-hash or re-open old arguments. I'm just looking for a clarification.

One of the reasons given for the lack of Pathfinder game mechanics in Pathfinder Online was that, being a 'computer game', it was not permitted under the Open Gaming License.

The implementation of Pathfinder game mechanics in Pathfinder: Kingmaker by Owlcat games would seem to directly contradict that.

Was there a change to the Open Gaming License that allowed Pathfinder: Kingmaker to move forward?

Again, don't want to tear the PFO scab open. I'm more interested in the Open Gaming License and whether or not changes were made to it specifically pertaining to computer games.

[CrystalSeas]

Paizo staff have explained all that in the Kingmaker thread.

Vic Wertz said Kingmaker doesn't use the OGL

[BitterClinger]

CrystalSeas wrote:

Paizo staff have explained all that in the Kingmaker thread.

Vic Wertz said Kingmaker doesn't use the OGL

Thanks for following up with links. I made it through about 150 of the 842 posts, and then I saw you added links. I am very grateful!

[CrystalSeas]

BitterClinger wrote:

I made it through about 150 of the 842 posts, and then I saw you added links. I am very grateful!

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[Gorbacz]

Using OGL with video games is theoretically possible, but in practice it entails a whole bunch of unanswered legal questions.