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They Came to Slay Thom James Carter

They Came to Slay By Thom James Carter

They Came to Slay by Thom James Carter


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They Came to Slay investigates just how D&D became such a powerful mechanic for queer people to examine, explore, and come to terms with who they are, and how they want to lead their lives in real and imagined worlds alike.

They Came to Slay Summary

They Came to Slay: The Queer Culture of D&D by Thom James Carter

Since its inception decades ago, the tabletop roleplaying game Dungeons & Dragons has offered an escape from the real world, the chance to enter distant realms, walk in new shoes, and be part of immersive, imaginative tales as they unfold. More so, in Thom James Carter's opinion, it's a perfect vessel for queer exploration and joy. Journey on, adventurer, as Dungeon Master Thom invites readers into the game's exciting queer, utopian possibilities, traversing its history and contemporary evolution, the queer potential resting within gameplay, the homebrewers making it their own, stories from fellow players, and the power to explore and examine identity and how people want to lead their lives in real and imagined worlds alike. Grab a sword and get your dice at the ready, this queer adventure is about to begin. (This book is unofficial and unaffiliated with properties Wizards of the Coast and Dungeons & Dragons.)

About Thom James Carter

Thom James Carter is a Scotland-based freelance writer, usually writing on tech, business, and culture. His work has been published by The New Statesman, Current Affairs, WIRED, Insider, Wellcome Collection, and more. He holds a B.A. in English and an M.A. in Creative Writing, both from Goldsmiths, University of London.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Session 0 Part One: Here be dragons - and queers Chapter 1: A potted history of Dungeons & Dragons Chapter 2: The contemporary realms of D&D Chapter 3: Queerness at the source Part Two: Queer play, exploration, joy and creativity Chapter 4: The character sheet is more than a character sheet Chapter 5: The magical effects of roleplay Chapter 6: The Dungeon Master's world Chapter 7: Raise a tankard to the homebrewers, creators, and community Part Three: Queer D&D's past, present, and future Chapter 8: Problems & Hope Conclusion: As one journey ends, another begins References Acknowledgements About the Author

Additional information

GOR012502221
9781912489602
1912489600
They Came to Slay: The Queer Culture of D&D by Thom James Carter
Used - Very Good
Paperback
404 Ink
2022-07-28
128
N/A
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