Using published random tables in BFRPG suppliment

[CptClyde]

If I'm putting together a suppliment for BFRPG, and I want to use a (large) random table from another published book I bought, is that lawful due to the suppliment being non-profit? If not can it be forgiven if the table is changed/altered by 50%?

[Bumblepig]

I think you can only copy and redistribute content that's specifically designated as Open Game Content. If not, you'd probably be breaking copyright law.
That's my understanding, but I'm not a lawyer.

[SmootRK]

Copy of other's work (unless specifically noted as Open Content) is not legal, nor even ethical.

I am sure, one can look at the work then go off and do something that achieves a similar goal without relying on "copying"

Copyright law has many laws/specifics, and laws will vary country to country... but I point back to the ethics. Not Cool to outright copy work.

[Rosisha]

My understanding is that if both resources are under the Open Game License, you can at least reference the material. I'm not sure if you can copy it. I am also not a lawyer. Why not just build your own table? Be more fun anyway and avoids any drama or issues.

[CptClyde]

Thanks for the info guys. I will build a table from scratch.