Theorizing homebrew
White geek masculinity and homebrewing (counter)practice in D&D
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 17814745 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Austin R Anderson (0000-0003-0890-5341, Stanford University, corresponding author), Austin Anderson (0009-0003-3037-4740, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 47 |
| Publication date | 2026-03-14 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Transformative Works and Cultures (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1941-2258 • E-ISSN: 1941-2258 |
| Publisher | Organization for Transformative Works (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.3983/twc.2026.2915 |
| OpenAlex | W7135371873 |
| Language | EN |
Homebrewing is a long-standing practice in tabletop role-playing games (TTRPG) like Dungeons & Dragons. It is necessary to situate homebrewing within broader formations of white geek masculinity and explore how homebrew practices serve as both participatory critique and hegemonic consolidation of larger social practices in TTRPG culture. Through an analysis of homebrewing in the magazines Dungeons and Dragon, online Reddit communities, and in reception of Aabria Iyengar's Dimension 20 seasons, it is possible to create a taxonomy of homebrewing across TTRPG culture
Citizen journalism · Fandom · Feminism · Geek · Gender relations · Hegemonic masculinity · Hegemony · Masculinity · Digital Games and Media · Gender Roles and Identity Studies · Themes in Literature Analysis
| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |