Originally Posted by Danielbda
Originally Posted by Ixal
I doubt WotC has too much influence on Larian now although it would depend on the actual contract.
They definitely have influence. It is a billionaire company, they pay the best lawyers to write such contracts, and since they have the bargaining power, it makes sense that they write the contracts in their favor.
Originally Posted by Ixal
I also doubt that WotC has a problem with Larian bending the rules. They are on a big D&D marketing offensive with games and the upcoming movie, so likely care more about a flashy presentation and name dropping than staying true to their rules.
I still think its illogical to not enforce the rules, given that doing so could lead to cross-sales and sell more books, which would in turn create more D&D fans that would consume other D&D products.
The game can be flashy and cinematic AND follow the rules. Gamers will play regardless, the D&D crowd will be turned down though, and the books are more popular than ever.
i agree with danielbda - if anything, id argue that wotc has a history of being fairly protective of the content and image of their licenses/ips, including fairly recently.

altho if wotc did have an issue with larians approach to bg3 theyd likely have taken some action, but based on the panel comments from today they seem not too concerned - which concerns me, lol