So "Exodus Traveler's Handbook" is the name chosen for WotC D&D-in-space RPG

[Endie]

Can I also mention that the book also uses the term 'Sci-Fi'.

Sue! Sue! Sue! (Where is she?!)

My Dad is a minister and he has had a chat with the Big Guy and Hasbro should expect a pretty spicy cease-and-desist shortly regarding the use of “Exodus”.

 

[Condottiere]

Generic term.

Like elf and orc.

Also, trademark would have lapsed, even if there if the Romans had patents.

 

[AndrewW]

TSR used halflings because the Tolkien estate didn't like them using hobbits.

 

[Condottiere]

Arguably, orc was an original term.

Hobbit may have had a too close association with the franchise.

Possibly, merchandizing was involved.

 

[CordwainerFish]

TSR used halflings because the Tolkien estate didn't like them using hobbits.

Similarly, ents became treants.

 

[TrippyHippy]

I'd also mention that an anagram of 'Exodus Traveller' is "Allured Overt Sex".

Make of that what you will.

 

[Condottiere]

 

[GJD]

It's an RPG of a forthcoming video game, allegedly the spiritual successor to Mass Effect. There's a lot of tie-in stuff going on, this is just one of many angles.

 

[Sigtrygg]

The TTRG now has a core player's book and a bestiary, I am expecting a referee book to complete the set although the next printed release is an adventure.

The second Peter F Hamilton book is set for release next year.

 

[MarcusIII]

"Exodus Traveler's Handbook" (with one L) is the title of their Player's Handbook-alike.

Stupid move. I have much experience in international TM and copyright law & training pounded into me by huge international law firms that exclusively deal in this area. Mongoose could sue the crap out of them as its also a TTRPG.

 

[CordwainerFish]

 

[Anstett]

Stupid move. I have much experience in international TM and copyright law & training pounded into me by huge international law firms that exclusively deal in this area. Mongoose could sue the crap out of them as its also a TTRPG.

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