Product Identity & Open Game Content
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It is our understanding permission need be sought from Monte Cook for anything designated as Product Identity. Anything designated as Open Content may be used in accordance with the Open Gaming License. Please review the Product Identity & Open Game Content sections for each relevant souce carefully before adding any material to the AE Wiki.
Please do not duplicate or explain the function of any rule that is not designated as Open Content, whether it be the original rule or the houserule replacing the original rule if it comes from a published source. Instead, give book titles & page numbers (even if you personally feel it should fall under Fair Use).
The following are from Monte Cook's Arcana Evolved, Grimoire II, Legacy of the Dragons, Mystic Secrets, Ruins of Intrigue, & Transcendence. Feel free to add the relevant sections from other Arcana Unearthed/Evolved sources.
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[edit] Monte Cook's Arcana Evolved
The following is from Monte Cook's Arcana Evolved, pages 2 & 3.
[edit] Designation of Product Identity
The following items are hereby designated as Product Identity in accordance with Section 1(e) of the Open Game License, version 1.0a: Any and all Malhavoc Press logos and identifying marks and trade dress, such as all Malhavoc Press product and product line names including but not limited to Monte Cook’s Arcana Evolved, The Diamond Throne, Legacy of the Dragons, Mystic Secrets: The Lore of Word and Rune, Ruins of Intrigue, The Dragons’ Return, and Transcendence; any specific characters and places; capitalized names and original names of places, artifacts, characters, races, countries, geographic locations, gods, historic events, and organizations; any and all stories, storylines, histories, plots, thematic elements, and dialogue; and all artwork, symbols, designs, depictions, illustrations, maps, and cartography, likenesses, poses, logos, or graphic designs, except such elements that already appear in final or draft versions of the d20 System Reference Document or as Open Game Content below and are already open by virtue of appearing there. The above Product Identity is not Open Game Content.
[edit] Designation of Open Game Content
Subject to the Product Identity designation above, the following portions of Monte Cook’s Arcana Evolved are designated as Open Game Content: the “Before You Start” section of the Introduction; the entirety of Chapters One and Four; the racial class tables and the “Racial Traits” sections of Chapter Two; the class tables and “Class Features” sections of Chapter Three; the feats in Chapter Five in their entirety; the magic items and artifacts in Chapter Eight in their entirety; the combat rites in Chapter Nine in their entirety; the names, spell parameters (range, duration, etc.), and game mechanics of the spells in Chapter Nine; the prestige class advancement tables and “Class Features” sections of Chapter Eleven; the statistics and “Combat“ text for the monsters in Chapter Twelve; and anything else contained herein which is already Open Game Content by virtue of appearing in the System Reference Document or some other Open Game Content source. In Chapters Six, Seven, and Eight, all the material that also appears in the System Reference Document is open, and all other material is not.
Some portions of this book which are Open Game Content originate from the System Reference Document and are ©1999–2005 Wizards of the Coast, Inc. The remainder of these Open Game Content portions of this book are hereby added to Open Game Content and if so used, should bear the COPYRIGHT NOTICE “Monte Cook’s Arcana Evolved ©2005 Monte J. Cook.” This material is protected under the copyright laws of the United States of America. Any reproduction, retransmission, or unauthorized use of the artwork or non-Open Game Content herein is prohibited without express written permission from Monte Cook, except for purposes of review or use of Open Game Content consistent with the Open Game License. The original purchaser may print or photocopy copies for his or her own personal use only.
[edit] Grimoire II
The following is from Grimoire II, page 1.
[edit] Designation of Product Identity
The following items are hereby designated as Product Identity in accordance with Section 1(e) of the Open Game License, version 1.0a: Any and all Malhavoc Press logos and identifying marks and trade dress, such as all Malhavoc Press product and product line names including but not limited to Monte Cook’s Arcana Unearthed, The Complete Book of Eldritch Might, The Book of Hallowed Might, and Book of Hallowed Might II: Portents and Visions; any specific characters, monsters, creatures, and places; capitalized names and original names of places, artifacts, characters, races, countries, creatures, geographic locations, gods, historic events, magic items, organizations, spells, feats, and abilities; any and all stories, storylines, histories, plots, thematic elements, and dialogue; and all artwork, symbols, designs, depictions, illustrations, maps, and cartography, likenesses, poses, logos, or graphic designs, except such elements that already appear in final or draft versions of the d20 System Reference Document or as Open Game Content below and are already open by virtue of appearing there. The above Product Identity is not Open Game Content.
[edit] Designation of Open Game Content
Subject to the Product Identity designation above, the following portions of Grimoire II are designated as Open Game Content: the spell parameters (range, duration, etc.) and game mechanics; and anything else contained herein which is already Open Game Content by virtue of appearing in the System Reference Document or some other Open Game Content source.
Some portions of this book which are Open Game Content originate from the System Reference Document and are ©1999–2004 Wizards of the Coast, Inc. The remainder of these Open Game Content portions of this book are hereby added to Open Game Content and if so used, should bear the COPYRIGHT NOTICE “Grimoire II ©2004 Monte J. Cook.” This material is protected under the copyright laws of the United States of America. Any reproduction, retransmission, or unauthorized use of the artwork or non-Open Game Content herein is prohibited without express written permission from Monte Cook, except for purposes of review or use of Open Game Content consistent with the Open Game License. The original purchaser may print or photocopy copies for his or her own personal use only.
[edit] Legacy of the Dragons
The following is from Legacy of the Dragons, page 1.
[edit] Designation of Product Identity
The following items are hereby designated as Product Identity in accordance with Section 1(e) of the Open Game License, version 1.0a: Any and all Malhavoc Press logos and identifying marks and trade dress, such as all Malhavoc Press product and product line names including but not limited to Monte Cook’s Arcana Unearthed, Legacy of the Dragons, Book of Hallowed Might II: Portents and Visions, and The Diamond Throne; any specific characters and places; capitalized names and original names of places, artifacts, characters, races, countries, geographic locations, gods, historic events, and organizations; any and all stories, storylines, histories, plots, thematic elements, and dialogue; and all artwork, symbols, designs, depictions, illustrations, maps, and cartography, likenesses, poses, logos, or graphic designs, except such elements that already appear in final or draft versions of the d20 System Reference Document or as Open Game Content below and are already open by virtue of appearing there. The above Product Identity is not Open Game Content.
[edit] Designation of Open Game Content
Subject to the Product Identity designation above, the following portions of Legacy of the Dragons are designated as Open Game Content: the magic items and feats in their entirety; the names, spell parameters (range, duration, etc.), and game mechanics of the new spells; the names, statistics, and Combat text for the monsters in Part One; the statistics and Combat text for the characters in Part Two; and anything else contained herein which is already Open Game Content by virtue of appearing in the System Reference Document or some other Open Game Content source.
Some portions of this book which are Open Game Content originate from the System Reference Document and are ©1999–2003 Wizards of the Coast, Inc. The remainder of these Open Game Content portions of this book are hereby added to Open Game Content and if so used, should bear the COPYRIGHT NOTICE “Legacy of the Dragons ©2004 Monte J. Cook.” This material is protected under the copyright laws of the United States of America. Any reproduction, retransmission, or unauthorized use of the artwork or non-Open Game Content herein is prohibited without express written permission from Monte Cook, except for purposes of review or use of Open Game Content consistent with the Open Game License. The original purchaser may print or photocopy copies for his or her own personal use only.
[edit] Mystic Secrets
The following is from Mystic Secrets, pages 2 & 3.
[edit] Designation of Product Identity
The following items are hereby designated as Product Identity in accordance with Section 1(e) of the Open Game License, version 1.0a: Any and all Malhavoc Press logos and identifying marks and trade dress, such as all Malhavoc Press product and product line names including but not limited to Monte Cook’s Arcana Unearthed, The Diamond Throne, Legacy of the Dragons, Mystic Secrets: The Lore of Word and Rune, The Book of Iron Might, and Beyond Countless Doorways; any specific characters and places; capitalized names and original names of places, artifacts, characters, races, countries, geographic locations, gods, historic events, and organizations; any and all stories, storylines, histories, plots, thematic elements, and dialogue; and all artwork, symbols, designs, depictions, illustrations, maps, and cartography, likenesses, poses, logos, or graphic designs, except such elements that already appear in final or draft versions of the d20 System Reference Document or as Open Game Content below and are already open by virtue of appearing there. The above Product Identity is not Open Game Content.
[edit] Designation of Open Game Content
Subject to the Product Identity designation above, the following portions of Mystic Secrets: The Lore of Word and Rune are designated as Open Game Content: the magic items, artifacts, and feats in their entirety; the spell parameters (range, duration, etc.) and game mechanics of the new spells; and anything else contained herein which is already Open Game Content by virtue of appearing in the System Reference Document or some other Open Game Content source.
Some portions of this book which are Open Game Content originate from the System Reference Document and are ©1999–2004 Wizards of the Coast, Inc. The remainder of these Open Game Content portions of this book are hereby added to Open Game Content and if so used, should bear the COPYRIGHT NOTICE “Mystic Secrets: The Lore of Word and Rune ©2004 Monte J. Cook.” This material is protected under the copyright laws of the United States of America. Any reproduction, retransmission, or unauthorized use of the artwork or non-Open Game Content herein is prohibited without express written permission from Monte Cook, except for purposes of review or use of Open Game Content consistent with the Open Game License. The original purchaser may print or photocopy copies for his or her own personal use only.
[edit] Ruins of Intrigue
The following is from Ruins of Intrigue, pages 2 & 3.
[edit] Designation of Product Identity
The following items are hereby designated as Product Identity in accordance with Section 1(e) of the Open Game License, version 1.0a: Any and all Malhavoc Press logos and identifying marks and trade dress, such as all Malhavoc Press product and product line names including but not limited to Monte Cook’s Arcana Evolved, The Diamond Throne, Ruins of Intrigue, The Book of Roguish Luck, Monte Cook’s Arcana Unearthed, The Book of Eldritch Might, and Transcendence; any specific characters and places; capitalized names and original names of places, artifacts, characters, races, countries, geographic locations, gods, historic events, and organizations; any and all stories, storylines, histories, plots, thematic elements, and dialogue; and all artwork, symbols, designs, depictions, illustrations, maps, and cartography, likenesses, poses, logos, or graphic designs, except such elements that already appear in final or draft versions of the d20 System Reference Document or as Open Game Content below and are already open by virtue of appearing there. The above Product Identity is not Open Game Content.
[edit] Designation of Open Game Content
Subject to the Product Identity designation above, the following portions of Ruins of Intrigue are designated as Open Game Content: the statistics and “Combat“ text for the monsters in Chapter One, all character statistics presented throughout the book, and anything else contained herein which is already Open Game Content by virtue of appearing in the System Reference Document or some other Open Game Content source.
Some portions of this book which are Open Game Content originate from the System Reference Document and are ©1999–2005 Wizards of the Coast, Inc. The remainder of these Open Game Content portions of this book are hereby added to Open Game Content and if so used, should bear the COPYRIGHT NOTICE “Ruins of Intrigue ©2005 Monte J. Cook.” This material is protected under the copyright laws of the United States of America. Any reproduction, retransmission, or unauthorized use of the artwork or non-Open Game Content herein is prohibited without express written permission from Monte Cook, except for purposes of review or use of Open Game Content consistent with the Open Game License. The original purchaser may print or photocopy copies for his or her own personal use only.
[edit] Transcendence
The following is from Transcendence, pages 2 & 3.
[edit] Designation of Product Identity
The following items are hereby designated as Product Identity in accordance with Section 1(e) of the Open Game License, version 1.0a: Any and all Malhavoc Press logos and identifying marks and trade dress, such as all Malhavoc Press product and product line names including but not limited to Monte Cook’s Arcana Evolved, The Diamond Throne, Ruins of Intrigue, Monte Cook’s Arcana Unearthed, The Book of Eldritch Might, and Transcendence; any specific characters and places; capitalized names and original names of places, artifacts, characters, races, countries, geographic locations, gods, historic events, and organizations; any and all stories, storylines, histories, plots, thematic elements, and dialogue; and all artwork, symbols, designs, depictions, illustrations, maps, and cartography, likenesses, poses, logos, or graphic designs, except such elements that already appear in final or draft versions of the d20 System Reference Document or as Open Game Content below and are already open by virtue of appearing there. The above Product Identity is not Open Game Content.
[edit] Designation of Open Game Content
Subject to the Product Identity designation above, the following portions of Transcendence are designated as Open Game Content: the character class and prestige class advancement tables and “Class Features” sections of Chapters One and Two; the feats in Chapters Two and Three in their entirety; the magic items in Chapter Four in their entirety; the “Evolved Caster” class table in Chapter Five; and anything else contained herein which is already Open Game Content by virtue of appearing in the System Reference Document or some other Open Game Content source.
Some portions of this book which are Open Game Content originate from the System Reference Document and are ©1999–2005 Wizards of the Coast, Inc. The remainder of these Open Game Content portions of this book are hereby added to Open Game Content and if so used, should bear the COPYRIGHT NOTICE “Transcendence ©2005 Monte J. Cook.” This material is protected under the copyright laws of the United States of America. Any reproduction, retransmission, or unauthorized use of the artwork or non-Open Game Content herein is prohibited without express written permission from Monte Cook, except for purposes of review or use of Open Game Content consistent with the Open Game License. The original purchaser may print or photocopy copies for his or her own personal use only.
