Open AccessPlaying Sue
Author(s) -
Julia Beck,
Frauke Herrling
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
transformative works and cultures
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1941-2258
DOI - 10.3983/twc.2009.093
Subject(s) - fandom , fantasy , narrative , art , sociology , psychoanalysis , visual arts , art history , media studies , aesthetics , psychology , literature
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.