Are you deeply engaged with the Morgalad Fantasy RPG? This 4d6 based TTRPG, is known for its old school “crunchy system” while prioritizing role-playing. As a basic fantasy RPG, its core mechanics, particularly the 4d6 dice pool system, are fundamental to the gameplay.

For players and creators who love Morgalad, the concept of a 4d6 System Open License is an exciting prospect. This license, formally known as the 4d6 SYSTEM OPEN LICENSE, provides a framework for others to create and publish content compatible with the core mechanics of this game.

The Core of Morgalad: The 4d6 System

The 4d6 system is central to resolving actions and determining outcomes in Morgalad. The game uses a simple success/fail system based on rolling a dice pool of 4d6 and comparing the result, plus bonuses, against a Difficulty Rating (DR). If an ability applies, you roll against the DR; otherwise, you add +5 to the DR and roll against the corresponding attribute [Source not explicitly provided for this rule in the new sources, but was in previous conversation]. This 4d6 roll is used across many aspects of the game. For example:

• Species characteristics like the Health and Energy for Dwarves (Calemdour) are calculated using formulas involving a 4d6 roll.
• Combat turn order is determined by a hostility roll of 4d6 plus a character’s Finesse score [Source not explicitly provided for this rule in the new sources, but was in previous conversation].
• Starting currency during character creation is based on a roll of 4d6 plus your Allure score, multiplied by 10 Gold Coins [Source not explicitly provided for this rule in the new sources, but was in previous conversation].
• Some character advancement options, such as the Improved Energy and Improved Health upgrades, involve adding 1d6 + an attribute score to the character’s total.

This integral use demonstrates why the 4d6 roll is the defining mechanic of the game.

What the 4d6 System Open License Allows

The 4d6 SYSTEM OPEN LICENSE explicitly grants publishers and authors (“You”) an “irrevocable, non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to publish and distribute tabletop roleplaying game materials (the ‘Work’) based on and incorporating the Morgalad Fantasy RPG Starter Book (‘4d6 System’) and declaring compatibility with the 4d6 System”.

To use this license, you must include the phrase “Compatible with the 4d6 System” or the corresponding logo on the cover of your work. Additionally, your work must include specific legal text stating that it is an independent production, not affiliated with McNabb Games LLC (MGR), and is published under the 4d6 System Open License found at www.morgalad.com.

The content you create (“the Work”) may include text from the 4d6 System, but not text, art, or other content from other MGR publications. This means you can use the core rules and mechanics from the Starter Book, but not specific material from, for example, the Creature Compendium unless it’s specifically included in the System. The Starter Book itself is explicitly built as the System Reference Document (SRD) for the 4d6 System Open License (SOL).

Important Restrictions and Requirements

While the license is generous in allowing compatibility, there are crucial restrictions you must adhere to:

• You cannot market or advertise your work using the name of any contributor unless you have their written permission.
• Your work or related advertising cannot claim to be sanctioned, approved, or affiliated with MGR, beyond acknowledging its publication under the license.
• Content must adhere to ethical standards; it cannot contain racist, homophobic, discriminatory, repugnant, or overtly political views, nor depictions of criminal violence against children, rape, other criminal perversion, or obscene material.
• You are responsible for ensuring your work does not infringe on the intellectual property rights of any third party and agree to indemnify MGR against any claims arising from such infringement. MGR takes no responsibility for your work and you hold them harmless in case of legal action.
• MGR’s trademarks, including the 4d6 System name, logos, and the MGR logo, belong exclusively to MGR.

The agreement can only be amended in writing signed by both you and MGR, and failing to enforce a right does not constitute a waiver. Any legal action related to the agreement must be commenced within one year.

The Impact on the Morgalad TTRPG Community

The existence of the 4d6 System Open License signifies a commitment to fostering community creativity within the Morgalad Basic Fantasy RPG. By providing the core 4d6 mechanics under this open framework, MGR enables fans and third-party creators to expand the game’s ecosystem:

• New Content: Creators can develop new adventures (like The Cult of Bashrokul), creatures, spells, items, or character options compatible with the 4d6 rules. This aligns with the opportunity for the community to contribute their own content.
• Community Growth: More available content, built upon the accessible 4d6 System and distributed freely via the Starter Book, can attract new players and Hosts to this fantasy RPG.
• Innovation: Designers can experiment with the 4d6 dice pool and mechanics, potentially leading to unique interpretations or expansions of the system.

In summary, the 4d6 System Open License is a vital tool for the growth and expansion of the Morgalad 4d6 TTRPG community. It empowers creators to contribute their unique visions while ensuring compatibility with the core game and protecting the rights of MGR and contributors. If you’re a creative mind in the Morgalad community, the license provides the foundation to share your own adventures and game elements with the world.