Gaming as Other
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| ID: | SEM1462429 |
|---|---|
| Category: | Seminar |
| Rules: | Game system not specified |
| Time slot: | Fri Aug 15 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm (1 hour) |
| Cost: | $0.00 |
| Host: | Mark Truman (Indie Game Developer Network) |
| Ages: | Teen (13+) |
| Experience required: | None (You've never played before - rules will be taught) |
| Materials provided? | Yes |
| Location: | Crowne Plaza, room Pennsylvania Station C |
| Tickets: | 17 out of 50 are available (as of 7:02 am Thursday August 27th, 2020) |
| Event added: | Thu Aug 27 7:02 am |
Roleplaying has struggled to include minorities. Join Strix Beltran, Ajit George, and Mark Diaz Truman to discuss how designers and players can build a more robust, inclusive community.
As many geek activities have expanded over the last ten years, role-playing has often struggled to include the voices of racial and ethnic minorities. Join Strix Beltran, Ajit George, and Mark Diaz Truman to discuss what challenges the industry faces including "Others", why increased diversity is valuable and important to the future of gaming, and what path both designers and players can take toward building a more robust, inclusive community.