The LGBT Gamer Community Thread.

[Rysky]

Yay! Thankies!

*hugs*

[Cindy Robertson]

I started HRT and voice femininzation. This is a lot more work than I expected. It's going to be worth it, but it's certainly not an easy path.

[Rysky]

Cindy Robertson wrote:

I started HRT and voice femininzation. This is a lot more work than I expected. It's going to be worth it, but it's certainly not an easy path.

Squeeeeeeeeeee, and *nods*

[CrystalSeas]

Cindy Robertson wrote:

I started HRT and voice femininzation. This is a lot more work than I expected. It's going to be worth it, but it's certainly not an easy path.

Feel free to vent your frustrations here and we'll do some cheerleading for you.

[Jude the Wolf]

Hello everyone. I'm Jude.

I'm a 26 year old trans woman living in Southern Appalachia. I've been out to my friends for a few years, and I am starting HRT next month.

I work retail, which suits me alright. I'm a people person.

I got into TTRPGs in my tweens, and they've stuck with me ever since. I have struggled to keep a physical home game going over the past two years. One of my old players recommended running a Play-by-Post game, which I had somehow not heard of before. I just got the new edition rulebooks, so I'll probably be looking to run a game once I've read them.

[VixieMoondew]

Welcome! Trans lesbian from VA here! Happy to have you!

[Rysky]

Welcome Jude, glad to have you here ^w^

Hopefully your PBP search finds fruit here as well!

[CrystalSeas]

Welcome, Jude!

[Jude the Wolf]

Thank you everyone for the warm welcome!

[Captain collateral damage]

Welcome, Jude! :D

[Selene Spires]

Welcome Jude! This is a good and supportive place.

[Cindy Robertson]

Hey Jude!

[VixieMoondew]

Don’t make it bad...

Side note, if any of y’all are going to be running/playing a PF1 campaign and are looking for a Fighter, I’ve got a fun build I’m trying to find a place to play in :D

For those curious, it’s a TWF doru and shield fighter with Shield Snag and Hamatula Strike at level 7, so she can pull off some For Honor-style executions :D

[Steve Geddes]

Hi. I know most of the regulars here as I’ve followed this thread since close to its inception but never commented as I always felt it not right for straight, cisgendered people to muscle in but anyhow....I’m not straight and cis.

Not really sure what I am yet but it’s been clear for a long time that it’s not that. I doubt I’ll have much to say here, but acknowledging my....whatever....in public seemed like a step worth taking and Paizo is pretty much my favourite place in the world. So there we go. Hi everyone.

[Rysky]

Ello friend!

*hugs*

[Selene Spires]

Steve Geddes wrote:

Hi. I know most of the regulars here as I’ve followed this thread since close to its inception but never commented as I always felt it not right for straight, cisgendered people to muscle in but anyhow....I’m not straight and cis.

Not really sure what I am yet but it’s been clear for a long time that it’s not that. I doubt I’ll have much to say here, but acknowledging my....whatever....in public seemed like a step worth taking and Paizo is pretty much my favourite place in the world. So there we go. Hi everyone.

Hello Steve. As somebody who came out late in life and such I agree coming out is a worthy step and Paizo is a great place. It is the one place I have where I feel safe to be who I am.

[The Raven Black]

Welcome. And congrats for your courage.

I hope you will find your path. Here you will definitely find understanding and support.

The way you describe your feelings reminds me of older posts from Cindy Robertson (also a hugely great and brave person). Mentioning this here because I feel there might be worth in this connection.

[CrystalSeas]

Hey there!

[Jude the Wolf]

Hello Steve. I wish you well on your inner journey.

[VixieMoondew]

Nice t’meetcha!!

[Freehold DM]

STEEEEEEEEEEEEVVVVVVEEEEEEEEEE!

[Cindy Robertson]

Steve Geddes wrote:

Hi. I know most of the regulars here as I’ve followed this thread since close to its inception but never commented as I always felt it not right for straight, cisgendered people to muscle in but anyhow....I’m not straight and cis.

Not really sure what I am yet but it’s been clear for a long time that it’s not that. I doubt I’ll have much to say here, but acknowledging my....whatever....in public seemed like a step worth taking and Paizo is pretty much my favourite place in the world. So there we go. Hi everyone.

All are welcome. Being inclusive means that we accept everyone as long as they aren't butt nuggets. You aren't a butt nugget so you are welcome.

I came out in the last few years and I'm almost 50 now. I'm still trying to figure out who I am. You're in good company.

[VixieMoondew]

Well, clearly we accept some butt nuggets, as y'all haven't kicked me out yet :D

[Rysky]

You is not butt nugget you is adorable floof.

*headpats*

[VixieMoondew]

I can be both!!

[Rysky Clone #506]

*channels positive feelings and offers hugs to any adorable floofs or butt nuggets and everyone else that wants or needs some*

[Rysky]

I don’t even know what day-ah, middle of the week, cool. Hope the rest of everyone’s week goes well ^w^

*channels positive feelings and offers hugs to anyone and everyone that wants or needs some as well*

[Arakhor]

Hi, Steve. *waves*

[Freehold DM]

G@$$#@mit. I am freaking HUNGRY.

[Freehold DM]

G!$&++mit. I am freaking HUNGRY.

[Rysky]

*offers snickers*

[VixieMoondew]

*offers a halfling*

[Captain collateral damage]

*offers AP Physics homework I don't wanna do*

[Cindy Robertson]

Um, well today started out rough with some dysphoria as I tried to get ready for my day. I ended up going to my appointments at the VA fully as myself. I had a nice sweater on, some red lipstick, and a beautiful necklace. The first group I was in, the facilitator commented that the lipstick looked great on me. I felt confident as I went to my other appointments and even as I walked into the women's clinic to update an appointment I need to cancel for tomorrow (Star Wars wins).

I then met a friend at my favorite game store and took some pictures with some friends. Then went grocery shopping. One lady stared at me like I was a monster, but she wasn't going to take away my euphoria that I deserved.

When I got home I checked the mail. There was a card from my aunt. She made a hair tie from my grandmother's scarf for me. Very touching. I miss my grankie so much. Then I found the card from my parents. It was addressed to Bob, but when I opened it the card was addressed to Cindy. There is no greater gift than the unconditional love of one's parents.

I need to do my estrogen injection before I go to bed. I will as soon as the tears of love settle down so I can handle a needle safely.

[Rysky]

Hell yeah.

*hugs Cindy*

[CrystalSeas]

That's awesome Cindy!

[Rysky]

To those here who celebrate it, I wish you all a Merry Christmas and happy festival of lights. Happy holidays y’all.

*channels positive feelings and offers hugs to anyone and everyone that wants or needs some*

[Rysky]

Happy Double Crits everyone! Hope this year is better than the last for everyone ^w^

*channels positive feelings and offers hugs to anyone and everyone that wants or needs some*

[CrystalSeas]

Ohh, "Double Crits"! I like it

Happy New Year Rysky, and all the other folks who hang out here.

[VixieMoondew]

Happy New Year!

[Selene Spires]

Happy New Year Everyone!

[Fergie]

Happy New Year, and a Happy Friday!

Here's to the New Year; may it be a damned sight better than the old one.
- Col. Potter

quick question:

I have been dorking out on Natalie Wynn's Contrapoints youtube videos lately, and noticed Contrapoints has never been mentioned here. Being out of the loop, I just wanted to check if there was a reason, or if it was something that folks here might enjoy. I recommend starting with her more lighthearted, often political stuff that is a year or two old before jumping into the heavier stuff. Note that many of the videos are about sensitive subjects, and often include characters that present opposing viewpoints, so don't expect to agree with 100% of what is presented. Also, I hope the latest controversy related to her does not stop people from exploring her videos.

[thejeff]

Fergie wrote:

Happy New Year, and a Happy Friday!

Here's to the New Year; may it be a damned sight better than the old one.
- Col. Potter

** spoiler omitted **

I'm a big fan. I think I may only have found her after the ban on politics and thus had less opportunity to bring her up.

Learned a lot from her.

[VixieMoondew]

without getting too far Into It™, it's probably because she's said some truscum and NB-phobic stuff

but also we tend not to discuss specific personalities much in this thread anyway!

Except for each other, anyway.

[Fergie]

Just to clarify my initial post, I would like to avoid getting Into It™, in terms of the twitter reaction to Natalie's comments, and focus on the content of her (mostly past) videos. I realize it is poor timing, but I think the videos she made are entertaining and might be very helpful for understanding issues. I don't think discussing twitter wars helps anyone, and would like to avoid any drama from that spilling into these forums.

If everyone is OK with it, I would like to keep the focus of any discussion to the content of the past videos, and not drama surrounding the individual.

[Rysky]

“Drama”

You wish to discuss her saying good things, okay. If she said something bad that gets acknowledged as well.

[CrystalSeas]

Digs Best Drama Critic hat out of the closet. Checks edge of seat to make sure it's well padded.

Puts bucket of water next to seat. Sits down.
Looks down at bucket of water, stands up, leaves room.

Comes back with bucket of popcorn, heavy duty fire extinguisher.

Let the play begin!

[CrystalSeas]

Honestly folks, there's a pretty strong convention here of "Don't bring outside drama to these boards."

[The Raven Black]

Happy double nat 20 everyone.

And big thanks to Rysky for the original idea.

I wish you all the very best.

[Rysky]

MondaY!

… yeah that's all I got, it's Monday :3

*channels positive feelings and offers hugs to anyone and everyone that wants or needs some*