Last Updated: July 13, 2025
We believe creators thrive when systems are open, boundaries are clear, and imagination has room to grow. That’s why we’ve released our core game mechanics and system rules under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC-BY 4.0).
You are free to:
- Share: Copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format for any purpose, even commercially.
- Adapt: Remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially.
As long as you give us appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made.
Why We Chose CC-BY
Game mechanics aren’t protected by copyright law. That’s not just true for our systems—it’s true for all of them. You could technically recreate, remix, or build on mechanics without permission or attribution. That’s the law.
But legal boundaries aren’t where good community starts. And they’re not how we define creative generosity.
We’ve chosen to formally license our core game systems under CC-BY 4.0, not because we’re trying to wrap unprotectable ideas in legal armor—but because we believe in intentional openness. Clear permission builds confidence and sends a signal that collaboration is welcome.
This license is not about control. It’s about clarity—about naming what’s already free and inviting others to build alongside us while protecting the parts that are ours to protect.
We ask for attribution because it strengthens the creative ecosystem. You’re not legally bound to credit us—but when you do, you help foster a shared creative lineage that respects its roots.
Let’s build worlds together.
Our CC-BY Content
The following NoSRD-published systems are licensed under the CC-BY 4.0 license, with more systems to be added as they’re released:
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MythScript: A modular tabletop framework.
To learn what’s NOT covered by the CC-BY license—including protected material like narrative content, artwork, and branding—please see our Intellectual Property Use Policy. It outlines which portions of our content remain fully protected under copyright and trademark law, and how to request permission for other uses.
Providing Appropriate Credit
To maintain clarity around authorship and licensing, we ask that all system-compatible works include the following attribution. This ensures proper credit for the system’s origins and helps distinguish community content from official releases.
For MythScript Compatible works: This work includes material from MythScript by NoSRD LLC, and is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC-BY 4.0). This content is independent and not endorsed by the original authors of MythScript.
Use this statement wherever you publicly share, distribute, or publish your content—whether in documentation, credits, product listings, or metadata.
Name Usage Guidelines
To maintain transparency and respect NoSRD LLC’s trademarks, all derivative works created under our Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY) license must follow these naming guidelines.
These examples use MythScript as the reference system, but the same principles apply to any NoSRD-published CC-BY licensed content.
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✅ Permitted Phrasing
These examples clarify compatibility without implying authorship, ownership, or official endorsement. You are welcome to use phrases like:
- Compatible with MythScript
- MythScript-compatible module
- A campaign setting for MythScript
- Built using the MythScript game system
- For use with MythScript
- Inspired by MythScript mechanics
🚫 Not Permitted
These examples imply affiliation, authorship, or endorsement by NoSRD LLC and are not allowed:
- MythScript content
- A MythScript supplement
- Official MythScript adventure
- MythScript module
- MythScript-powered [Product Name]
- Published by MythScript
Community Content Packs
To support creators building for our game systems, we’ve designed Community Content Packs you’re free to use on your third-party materials—no need to ask for permission. These logos signal compatibility with our game system and help distinguish your work as part of the broader creative ecosystem.
Everything in a Community Content Pack is:
- Pre-approved for use on both commercial and non-commercial projects
- Intended to mark compatibility with a NoSRD game system
Using a Community Content Pack is optional, but encouraged. It’s designed to bring cohesion and recognition to the gaming community while giving you total creative control over your work.
- MythScript Community Content Pack (coming soon)
Changes
This license may be revised to reflect community feedback or system updates. When that happens, we’ll clearly note the changes.
Contact Us
Questions? Reach out anytime: info@nosrd.com