Fantasy
David Black’s compact fantasy game uses classic adventure principles, with a historical reference document published with the author’s permission and a clearly delimited open-content notice.
Directory entry · The Black Hack / David Black
Third-party modules welcome- Entry type
- Roleplaying game
- Rules family
- OSR / NSR
- Edition
- The Black Hack
- Rules licence
- Texto y tablas de v1.2 (2016): OGL 1.0a
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What is it about?
The Black Hack collects concise rules for fantasy adventures. The consulted document covers version 1.2 from 2016 and was published with David Black’s permission. Its licence separates reusable text and tables from the visual elements and product identity, making the specific historical version important for reuse.
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At the table
Groups use a short rulebook to run fantasy adventures. This entry links the historical SRD, whose specific version should be retained when preparing adaptations or supplements.
For module creators
Publishing modules
Independent sales
The 2016 SRD v1.2 declares text and tables open under OGL 1.0a, providing a route for original adventures based on that material. Commercial distribution of open content is permitted with the corresponding notices.
Conditions
The Black Hack name, Additional Things, logos, artwork and layout are Product Identity. OGL does not itself grant trademark use to advertise compatibility. Verified scope: v1.2; second edition has not been audited.
Permission and sources
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Read the rules
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The Black Hack
The Black Hack — David Black / Squarehex.
Original logo design, resized for the web.