Behind the Masc is a game zine using historical and cultural archetypes to re-envision masculinity through the eyes of non-cisgender masculine creators. The creators include experienced game designers and illustrators as well as newer people to the game industry. The project hopes to draw attention to indie creators in tabletop games who are still marginalized people, but can fall into the ether when it comes to representation and people campaigning for their work to be seen.  

The included works are:

The Mabon Monastery, by Lawrence Gullo, a Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition background.
Chosen of the People Sorcerer, by Tracy Barnett, for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition.
Ming Dynasty Transgender Man Illustration, by Raiden Otto.
The Minotaur, by Aven Elia McConnaughey, a Monsterhearts skin.
The Demi, by Patrick Lickman, a Monsterhearts skin.
Echoes, by Beau Jágr Sheldon, an audio-text lonely (single player) game. (complete game)
Palisade, by Adrian Heise, a Twine game. (complete game using Twine)
Harlequin Illustration, by Lemmo Pew.
The Grifter, by Eli Eaton, an Apocalypse World playbook.