What does it mean to be an "Ally" to the LGBTQIA+ community? How do I make my games "inclusive and welcoming" for everyone? Find answers to these questions and more.
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Panelists will share their personal experiences and answer questions from their own perspective. Because of the potentially sensitive nature of the questions, all questions must be submitted in advance. See the registration email message for instructions on how to submit a question.
What does it mean to be "Trans"? How do I support a friend who is Transgender? What does being trans have to do with playing games? Find answers to these questions and more.
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Panelists will share their personal experiences and answer questions from their own perspective. Because of the potentially sensitive nature of the questions, all questions must be submitted in advance. See the registration email message for instructions on how to submit a question.
Looking for ways to make your game setting more LGBTQ+ inclusive? Our panel of game industry professionals will discuss some of the many ways to do so, from the setting to your pantheon.
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Where do LGBTQ+ folk fit into your fiction or gaming setting? How do you introduce queer characters in a way that is natural and non-offensive? If setting myth reflects setting reality, then is there diversity and inclusion in your pantheon? Come join industry panelists while we talk about techniques and advice for doing so.
Looking to get into streaming or podcasting with an LGBTQ+ focus? Our panel of successful streamers will discuss how they got started, their successes, & some of the challenges they've faced.
Gen Con's longest-running panel on LGBTQ+ inclusion in gaming returns with a selection of industry panelists to discuss the state of queer inclusion in the hobby & industry.
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Industry panelists lead a discussion of gender and sexuality issues in gaming from design and publishing to game-play and community. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are a part of the gamer community. Although the gaming community is known for its tolerance, LGBT people still often struggle to see places for themselves in the fantasy worlds we create.