Any Other LGBT Gamers Here?

[Miss Layton]

Well, I'm still new to the Escapist, and I've come out of the closet recently as transgendered. It always helps, I find, to make friends with like minded people. Nice to have support, aye?

So, just of out curiosity, any other trans gamers on the Escapist? I'd hate to be alone here.

 

[Andy Shandy]

While I'm not an LGBT gamer myself, I'll help by linking you to the Escapist user group for them called The Escapist Gay-mers [http://www.escapistmagazine.com/groups/view/The-Escapist-Gay-mers]

Since I'm not in the group, I couldn't tell you how active it is, but there's plenty of people in there at least.

Hopefully that helps you.

 

[Thaluikhain]

Normally this is expressed as "Am I the only one who___________?"

The stock answer is "You're never the only one."

But yeah, lots of LGBT people. More likely to be an issue in the R&P threads, though.

 

[Squiddles]

Hi there, thought you might like a link to this group http://www.escapistmagazine.com/groups/view/Transgenders-of-Escapist =)

I myself am not a transgender, but gay as rainbows. XD
Welcome to The Escapist.

 

[Miss Layton]

Hi there, thought you might like a link to this group http://www.escapistmagazine.com/groups/view/Transgenders-of-Escapist =)

I myself am not a transgender, but gay as rainbows. XD
Welcome to The Escapist.

Thank you!

 

[Squiddles]

Thank you!

No problem. =3

 

[Queen Michael]

I like wearing girly clothing. I'm not sure if that counts as LGBT.

 

[Miss Layton]

I like wearing girly clothing. I'm not sure if that counts as LGBT.

Well, maybe cross dressers and transvestites are often included in the LGBT umbrella.

Either way, I love crossdressers myself. A lot of my friends are beautiful lads who like girly clothing as much as I do.

So, hello!

 

[Darken12]

Hey, I'm LGBT+ (somewhere between gay and bi, not sure what the exact label is), also a gamer, though not a prolific or knowledgeable one. I am terrible at video games. I love 'em to death, but I always play in Easy mode (and I'm proud of that).

There's a lot of us around, actually. We crop up pretty often when LGBT issues are being discussed.

Welcome to The Escapist and congrats on coming out! Let me pour you a complimentary drink of your choice!

 

[Colour Scientist]

Not me but there are definitely a fair few MtoFs around these parts, i haven't noticed too many FtoMs.
I'm sure you'll find a nice group to settle into.

 

[Gmans uncle]

In my experience, this is one of the more LGBT-friendly gaming communities I've encountered.
I myself am bisexual and these forums were actually the very first place I came out (I think that thread is still open as a matter of fact, even though it was last updated like two years ago) and everyone always seems very supportive and friendly when I mention it in general discussion.
I think you'll feel right at home here!

 

[norashepard]

Always good to meet people like me! I am also trans (Mtf), and I agree, it's always good to know people in a similar situation. Feel free to PM me if you want or just take solace in the fact that you aren't alone (there are more than just me, I know, but I'll let them tell you).

And good job on the coming out! I know that can be hard, so go you.

 

[Shadowstar38]

Hey. I fit into one and/or two of those catigories. As a sign of our newly found friendship, lets have a sing along.

 

[ellieallegro]

I see your Steven Lynch and raise you a Margaret Cho...

Oh yeah, welcome and feel free to pm me for support or whateva. Girlllll are those shoes on sale!!!!

 

[Chromatic Aberration]

Fortunately yes - I've encountered quite a few of them in my travels around here. That is also a reason why I like this forum so much...more colours means much more fun and much less of the usual dull heterocentric boringness.

 

[saintdane05]

I see your Steven Lynch and Margaret Cho, and I shall raise you with Avenue Q!
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[Bara_no_Hime]

Well, I'm still new to the Escapist, and I've come out of the closet recently as transgendered. It always helps, I find, to make friends with like minded people. Nice to have support, aye?
So, just of out curiosity, any other trans gamers on the Escapist? I'd hate to be alone here.

There are several trans gamers here at the Escapist. I am not one, but I am bisexual and very trans-friendly. I also have several (mtf) trans friends.

You might want to consider joining the Gaymers user group. It's the full QUILTBAG (my favorite term for the larger LGBT community).

 

[Bara_no_Hime]

Hey, I'm LGBT+ (somewhere between gay and bi, not sure what the exact label is),

Bi covers the entire spectrum between straight and gay, not just the exact center. "Bi leaning gay" is probably the easiest way to put it, although there are others. We had a thread about "androsexual" vs "gynosexual" a few weeks ago that did a great job of parsing different terms. There was a handy chart.

 

[Buccura]

I identify as pansexual so, I would fall into that category, even if my particular identity isn't in the acronym.

 

[The Material Sheep]

Lesbian over here.... and there are lots and lots and lots of people of unconventional sexuality who frequent these forums.