We have released our SRD for the AME Engine under the ASRDL v1.0.
AME SYSTEM REFERENCE DOCUMENT LICENSE v 1.0. Copyright © 2026 Arcane Manifold
A Note to Creators
AME is designed to be used, adapted, and built upon.
If you create something using this system, that is a success for AME. We would genuinely love to see what you make.
If you want to go further and use the Powered by AME label or branding, we would appreciate you reaching out. Not to restrict you, but to connect, support, and build something together.
1. Using the AME System
You are welcome to use the rules, mechanics, and procedures in this SRD to:
Create your own games and supplements
Modify and adapt the system
Publish and distribute your work, commercially or otherwise
You do not need to ask permission to use the system itself.
2. Attribution
If you use material from the AME SRD, we would appreciate a simple credit such as:
“This product uses the AME System Reference Document, © 2026, Arcane Manifold.“
You are free to place this wherever it makes sense for your work.
3. What This License Covers
This license is intended to cover the mechanics and systems in the SRD.
Elements such as branding, logos, and specific setting material are not included. These remain part of the AME identity.
If you are unsure whether something is included, feel free to ask.
4. Compatibility
You are welcome to describe your work as compatible with AME in clear, straightforward language, for example:
“Compatible with the AME System Reference Document.”
We simply ask that you avoid suggesting your work is official or endorsed unless that has been agreed.
5. Your Work
Anything you create using AME belongs to you.
This license does not claim ownership of your original ideas, settings, or content.
6. “Powered by AME” and Branding
The phrases:
“Powered by AME”
“Official AME Compatible”
Any AME logos or visual branding
are part of the AME identity.
If you would like to use them, please get in touch: licensing@arcanemanifold.com
In most cases, this is just a conversation. We are interested in:
Seeing what you are building
Supporting good work
Making sure everything is clearly presented
7. A Shared Space
We see AME as a shared creative space. The goal is not to restrict what you do, but to:
Keep the system open and usable
Keep the identity clear
Encourage collaboration where possible
If in doubt, talk to us. We are happy to help.
8. No Warranty
The AME SRD is provided “as is”, without warranty of any kind.
9. Acceptance
By using material from this SRD, you are agreeing to the spirit of this license.
10. Respectful Use
AME is intended as a creative space that is welcoming to a wide range of people and perspectives.
We ask that works using the AME SRD avoid content that promotes hatred, harassment, or discrimination against individuals or groups based on characteristics such as race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.
You are free to explore difficult, challenging, or mature themes. Context matters, and we recognise that storytelling can engage with conflict, prejudice, and history in thoughtful ways.
However, if a work is primarily intended to promote harm, exclusion, or hostility, we would ask that it not be associated with AME.
Use of AME branding, including “Powered by AME”, may be declined or withdrawn for works that do not align with this spirit.
If you are unsure, we are always happy to have a conversation.
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