I've been thinking about how more GMs this year made me feel welcome at the table as a non-binary person.

It's really helped me become more confident and feel more comfortable in my skin!

I want to share some of these moments with y'all, big and small.

So, thread!
I want to start with a disclaimer: this is not meant to be an exhaustive list, and this is what helped ME feel comfortable and safe ❤️

I don't speak for everyone who's non-binary. I hope this helps folks be more welcoming and inclusive!

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👋 Players always introduce themselves by name and pronouns. This makes it feel less weird when I do it!

💻 Players clearly display their name and pronouns so I can always refer to them, and they can always see mine

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I used to say "Hi my name is Jammi, my pronouns are they/them please"

A good friend told me in private that he felt bad whenever I said "please", he said I shouldn't have to ever ASK to be called by my correct pronouns.

I really almost broke down crying, I was so moved.

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❤️ when someone misgendered me and just quickly corrected themselves WITHOUT making a big deal out of it or profusely apologizing.

I WILL apologize if someone makes a big deal out of it *even though I shouldn't*, I am conditioned to minimize myself and feel guilty.

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✨ When a GM includes an NPC section and clearly provides a space to place pronouns

✨ When a GM introduces NPCs who use they/them pronouns, and they are not coded "androgynous" or "transgressive"

I remember when I met my first non-binary NPC, I was sooooo happy!!!

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💕 When I introduce an NPC, a GM asks "what are their pronouns?", That's PERFECT ✨

When I'm asked "are they a man or a woman?" I kid you not, I feel like I've been stabbed in the chest.

Asking for pronouns is much better and removes the binary coding!

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💖 A GM who does not question if I use the titles "Queen", "Bride", "Princess" for my NPC with he/him pronouns.

Sure, I personally appreciate something like "Royal" or "Promised" instead, but I see myself as a Non-Binary Sword Queen for a reason!

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⭐ A GM who clarifies when I offer he/they or she/they pronouns:

"Should I use he/they interchangeably, or is there a preference?"

⭐ A GM who gently corrects other players when they misgender me, they know I am just being polite and tired when I don't say anything

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These are just some of the things my amazing GMs (and fellow players!) have done for me this year ❤️

What have your GMs done to help you feel more welcome at the table? ✨

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