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PUBLISHER: 404 Ink

FORMAT: Electronic book text

ISBN: 9781912489619

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PAGES: 112

PUBLICATION DATE:
July 28, 2022

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They Came to Slay: The Queer Culture of DnD

Thom James Carter

Queer people have always played Dungeons & Dragons, but since the mid-2010s, the queer dice-rolling magic- and might-wielding contingent have been taking up more space. They Came to Slay investigates just how the game 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.

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.

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