Playing Sue [symposium]
Using ludology and narrative theory, we explore the concept of the Mary Sue in RPGs as well as in fandom. In fantasy RPGs, self-insertion and wish fulfillment are encouraged. However, the presence of a Mary Sue can still disrupt the gaming experience.
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Organization for Transformative Works
2009-03-01
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| Online Access: | http://journal.transformativeworks.org/index.php/twc/article/view/93/85 |
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| author | Julia Beck Frauke Herrling |
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| description | Using ludology and narrative theory, we explore the concept of the Mary Sue in RPGs as well as in fandom. In fantasy RPGs, self-insertion and wish fulfillment are encouraged. However, the presence of a Mary Sue can still disrupt the gaming experience. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-34d222f165fe44549a1c5c1b8ec8fd282022-12-21T22:55:35ZengOrganization for Transformative WorksTransformative Works and Cultures1941-22581941-22582009-03-01210.3983/twc.2009.0093Playing Sue [symposium]Julia Beck0Frauke Herrling1Halle, GermanyLeipzig, GermanyUsing ludology and narrative theory, we explore the concept of the Mary Sue in RPGs as well as in fandom. In fantasy RPGs, self-insertion and wish fulfillment are encouraged. However, the presence of a Mary Sue can still disrupt the gaming experience.http://journal.transformativeworks.org/index.php/twc/article/view/93/85Fan fictionLudologyMary SueNarrativeSimulation |
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| title | Playing Sue [symposium] |
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| title_full_unstemmed | Playing Sue [symposium] |
| title_short | Playing Sue [symposium] |
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| topic | Fan fiction Ludology Mary Sue Narrative Simulation |
| url | http://journal.transformativeworks.org/index.php/twc/article/view/93/85 |
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