tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190029255472831975.post9197168590660980816..comments2023-07-06T09:09:11.755-05:00Comments on Wishful Gaming: A Question of FrontiersTom Doolanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03451129317759266295noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190029255472831975.post-57196503068976015802016-05-24T08:14:00.978-05:002016-05-24T08:14:00.978-05:00Definitely something to consider. I might have to...Definitely something to consider. I might have to look into that. But I'm thinking the way you are in that the setting itself is what makes SF what it is. Replacing all of the details would make it just another Sci-Fi game. Of course, there's nothing wrong with that, I suppose.<br /><br />Hmmm...things to consider. :)Tom Doolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03451129317759266295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190029255472831975.post-63422372744374947432016-05-23T17:56:21.386-05:002016-05-23T17:56:21.386-05:00Star Frontiers isn't covered by the old OGL, u...Star Frontiers isn't covered by the old OGL, unfortunately. I've had that discussion with WotC. That said, as long as you wrote up the system from scratch, you could use the mechanics to create a game. I was just having that very thought earlier today myself.<br /><br />I don't think it would be "Star Frontiers" as I think that is very much tied up in the races and background of the game. There are lots of ports the other way (i.e. the setting to other systems) because people love the setting.<br /><br />As far as I know, no one has ever done a setting-free version of the mechanics. It should be possible. Of course, as you mentioned, there are parts of the games that many would tweak. Game design has come a long way in 34 years. If you are going to tackle this and are looking for a collaborator, I'd be interested.Tom Stephenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15280708969464181482noreply@blogger.com