Post/Author/DateTime	Post
dpwoodfin 03-01-07, 05:52 PM	I have noticed that there are people out there that have some of the D&D books in pdf format on their computers. I was wondering how you go about getting them and if this is even legal. Thanks Dave
Gideon_Gideonson 03-01-07, 06:33 PM	This is definitely not legal, unless they're scanning their own books and keeping them just for themselves (and possibly their players, although I think that's shakey ground...).
Lord_Tirian 03-01-07, 06:44 PM	This is definitely not legal, unless they're scanning their own books and keeping them just for themselves (and possibly their players, although I think that's shakey ground...). Yeah, that's the illegal stuff. On the other hand, RPGnow and so on sell some D&D books as PDF, completely legal, and currently with a 30% sale.
mearrin69 03-01-07, 08:18 PM	If the person in question has Complete Scoundrel or other 3.5 books then it probably wasn't obtained legally (unless they scanned their own and aren't sharing it - I guess that's okay, dunno). Most of the 2E and previous stuff is available for sale online, however, and I've picked up quite a lot of that stuff (like Return to the Tomb of Horrors!!!). M
Zersch 03-01-07, 08:34 PM	Actually, both rpgnow and drivethrurpg both offer a small (but growing) selection of 3.5 books and adventures. So, yup, it's legal.
Selena Ombrenoire 03-02-07, 12:27 AM	It is legal only if you own the book, it counts as a backup copy (Except if you live in France) I know it was legal in Canada back in 2003, as long as it was for personal use but I don't know if they changed the laws since then. But remember, if you want WotC to make new books and supplements, you have to support them and show them your appreciation by buying their products. About how do you get them, talking about it would be against the CoC, but I can tell you don't have to look hard. -Selena