Sephera
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Ok, I've heard that years ago that 95% of GenCon attendees were male and that recently that has changed to more like 75%. Being a female, I think the percentage of females at GenCon should be much higher. I started to post this under just GenCon Indy 2007, but I think this warrants it's own thread. So, I'm moving my post here.
Torin left me behind this year, but I'm making sure he goes with me to GenCon Indy 2007!
I'm a fairly new D&D gamer (about two years). I started gaming with my husband and a few of our friends. There are four women that game in the group and my daughter also wants to join the group now. I stayed behind for this year's GenCon (pregnancy induced bed rest) and browsed the Internet. I found the Ladies of Hack and was excited that there was some where for female gamers to go and hang out. I told my friends and they all want to order the Ladies of Hack shirts. The Ladies had a meet and greet during GenCon and it sparked some excitement, especially when Meguey Baker and Emily Care Boss joined them.
So, I've jumped on the bandwagon to try to help get a more visual appearance at GenCon Indy 2007. Meguey Baker suggested posting on several different boards for ideas on where to start. I guess the first thing to ask is what do female gamers want to see at the convention for them? For that matter, what would male gamers like to see at GenCon in support of female gamers?
Some ideas I've thought of:
Booth with female game designers, DMs, etc. Yes, there are women in gaming!
Female oriented t-shirts. Something that shows a little more respect for women than two d20's and the caption, "yes these are natural across" the chest of the shirt.
I know there have been seminars in the past regarding women in gaming, but I haven't seen anyone post any follow up on any of the seminars and the last time I looked, they had very low registration.
I'd love to hear more thoughts, suggestions, etc. I AM going to GenCon Indy 2007 and I would love to see something to encourage and support women in gaming.
Stepping down from the soapbox. Next up?
Sephera
Torin left me behind this year, but I'm making sure he goes with me to GenCon Indy 2007!
I'm a fairly new D&D gamer (about two years). I started gaming with my husband and a few of our friends. There are four women that game in the group and my daughter also wants to join the group now. I stayed behind for this year's GenCon (pregnancy induced bed rest) and browsed the Internet. I found the Ladies of Hack and was excited that there was some where for female gamers to go and hang out. I told my friends and they all want to order the Ladies of Hack shirts. The Ladies had a meet and greet during GenCon and it sparked some excitement, especially when Meguey Baker and Emily Care Boss joined them.
So, I've jumped on the bandwagon to try to help get a more visual appearance at GenCon Indy 2007. Meguey Baker suggested posting on several different boards for ideas on where to start. I guess the first thing to ask is what do female gamers want to see at the convention for them? For that matter, what would male gamers like to see at GenCon in support of female gamers?
Some ideas I've thought of:
Booth with female game designers, DMs, etc. Yes, there are women in gaming!
Female oriented t-shirts. Something that shows a little more respect for women than two d20's and the caption, "yes these are natural across" the chest of the shirt.
I know there have been seminars in the past regarding women in gaming, but I haven't seen anyone post any follow up on any of the seminars and the last time I looked, they had very low registration.
I'd love to hear more thoughts, suggestions, etc. I AM going to GenCon Indy 2007 and I would love to see something to encourage and support women in gaming.
Stepping down from the soapbox. Next up?
Sephera
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