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Queer inclusive language in TTRPGs: How world and word create cues for queer play amongst queer players
University of Skövde, School of Informatics.
2025 (English)Independent thesis Advanced level (degree of Master (One Year)), 15 credits / 22,5 HE creditsStudent thesis
Abstract [en]

Language has long been used to oppress and shame queer people, but the potential to uplift, include and promote diversity through intentional choices is also immense. This study aims to understand how words can be used to shape worlds that foster queer existence in tabletop role-playing games, a medium that lends itself well to exploration of alternative identities. Utilizing queer design- and language theory, alternate versions of passages from a TTRPG were created and later discussed in interviews with queer players. While the participants expressed a preference for more lighthearted and positive representation, the versions drawing more on tragedy and marginalization were not completely dismissed as they could also be used for queer storytelling. Each playing group holds the power to remove any material they do not favor. TTRPGs can facilitate queerness through inclusive language and a sourcebook that provides players with the freedom to interpret, explore and play around. 

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2025. , p. 46, 7, [12]
Keywords [en]
TTRPGs, language, queer, inclusivity, lgbtq+
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Information Systems, Social aspects
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URN: urn:nbn:se:his:diva-25311OAI: oai:DiVA.org:his-25311DiVA, id: diva2:1973512
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Informationsteknologi
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Games user experience - magisterprogram
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Available from: 2025-06-19 Created: 2025-06-19 Last updated: 2025-09-29Bibliographically approved

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