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DM Screen App Idea

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#1
koesherbacon
Dec 31, 2010 2:21:14 Hello everybody,

I'd appreciate it if I could get some input on an app idea I had in the shower this afternoon. Where most ideas originate, yes?

First, I'm hereby calling dibs on creating this app. Please, be a kind loving soul and don't steal the idea just because you're a better programmer and know more about the GSL than I do.

Secondly, I'd like to ask briefly if this is the order which producing something under the GSL:

Go onto Wizards.com/D20

Read and download:

Game System License (131 kb PDF)

System Reference Document (2.2 mb PDF)

GSL FAQ (83 kb PDF)

Statement of Acceptance (75 kb PDF)

Notice of Termination (76 kb PDF)

GSL Logo (1.8 mb PDF)

GSL B&W logo (290 kb PDF)

Fill out and submit Statement of Acceptance

Include a pic or reference to GSL Logo in product.

Is that basically how the GSL and SRD works?

Finally, here's my idea just to see if it's kosher (har har har let's all laugh at my username) by the GSL rules. And to see if other people out there would like to use such a product. The first question I have on the GSL and SRD is would errata content also allowable for SRD products? For instance, if the DCs have changed on skill challenges, can I use the updated table?

I'd like to put together a "DM Screen" for the iPad. Having receive one for Chanukah from my wife, I already swear by using it while DMing! The App DM Tools is amazing. I 100% recommend any other DMs out there to use it!

But it's missing reference tables and info. That's like I'd like this app to do. I'd take the information from the SRD which is also found on the standard DM Screen and make an app out of it. DMs would have quick access to the most vital information in and out of combat.

Rarely do I need to look up anything that's not included on a DM Screen during combat, having a lot of this stuff available and on hand really helps. But, what if I forget my physical DM Screen? Well, now I could say... "There's an app for that!"

Any thoughts or feedback anybody could share?
#2
lokiare
Dec 31, 2010 11:36:46 If any of the information is in the original books, then no you cannot do this as it would be clearly against the GSL.
#3
uhf
Jan 03, 2011 13:03:09 How hard could it be to make? Why not just do it, and see if anyone cares.
#4
lokiare
Jan 03, 2011 13:39:09
How hard could it be to make? Why not just do it, and see if anyone cares.

Because I'd rather not get a C&D from WotC...
#5
koesherbacon
Jan 03, 2011 14:17:33 I suppose you're right, UHF. I could continue making it, submit it to Apple. When WOTC gets a hold of it they're more than welcome to tell me what I should change to make sure it's not infringing on any copyright laws.

Thanks for the input. It's still a fun work in progress.

Here's hoping I can make a few bucks off it!

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#1 koesherbacon Dec 31, 2010 2:21:14	Hello everybody, I'd appreciate it if I could get some input on an app idea I had in the shower this afternoon. Where most ideas originate, yes? First, I'm hereby calling dibs on creating this app. Please, be a kind loving soul and don't steal the idea just because you're a better programmer and know more about the GSL than I do. Secondly, I'd like to ask briefly if this is the order which producing something under the GSL: Go onto Wizards.com/D20 Read and download: Game System License (131 kb PDF) System Reference Document (2.2 mb PDF) GSL FAQ (83 kb PDF) Statement of Acceptance (75 kb PDF) Notice of Termination (76 kb PDF) GSL Logo (1.8 mb PDF) GSL B&W logo (290 kb PDF) Fill out and submit Statement of Acceptance Include a pic or reference to GSL Logo in product. Is that basically how the GSL and SRD works? Finally, here's my idea just to see if it's kosher (har har har let's all laugh at my username) by the GSL rules. And to see if other people out there would like to use such a product. The first question I have on the GSL and SRD is would errata content also allowable for SRD products? For instance, if the DCs have changed on skill challenges, can I use the updated table? I'd like to put together a "DM Screen" for the iPad. Having receive one for Chanukah from my wife, I already swear by using it while DMing! The App DM Tools is amazing. I 100% recommend any other DMs out there to use it! But it's missing reference tables and info. That's like I'd like this app to do. I'd take the information from the SRD which is also found on the standard DM Screen and make an app out of it. DMs would have quick access to the most vital information in and out of combat. Rarely do I need to look up anything that's not included on a DM Screen during combat, having a lot of this stuff available and on hand really helps. But, what if I forget my physical DM Screen? Well, now I could say... "There's an app for that!" Any thoughts or feedback anybody could share?
#2 lokiare Dec 31, 2010 11:36:46	If any of the information is in the original books, then no you cannot do this as it would be clearly against the GSL.
#3 uhf Jan 03, 2011 13:03:09	How hard could it be to make? Why not just do it, and see if anyone cares.
#4 lokiare Jan 03, 2011 13:39:09	How hard could it be to make? Why not just do it, and see if anyone cares. Because I'd rather not get a C&D from WotC...
#5 koesherbacon Jan 03, 2011 14:17:33	I suppose you're right, UHF. I could continue making it, submit it to Apple. When WOTC gets a hold of it they're more than welcome to tell me what I should change to make sure it's not infringing on any copyright laws. Thanks for the input. It's still a fun work in progress. Here's hoping I can make a few bucks off it!