Lastly, we round it off with a few other common questions you might have!

We understand this may be new to a lot of people. What matters is that we see you trying! Slip-ups happen. However, the onus is on you to educate yourself, and hopefully this helps kickstart that journey for some people 💛

Are you nonbinary and in the industry, or looking to join, and you want to meet others like you? Do you want supported learning resources to help accessibility for diverse people? Or are you an ally wanting to support initiatives like these?

Check out some of these resources and get involved!

And now for one of the biggies... character creation

We've seen it done well (Sims 4 I love you), we've seen it done badly (too many to name 😬), and we've seen it done so well but yet still have room for improvement (I'm sorry Baldurs Gate 3, but it's true)

So what can we do? Let's see!

But how do I hire inclusive staff to begin with?

Well, here's some hiring tips to ensure you're appealing to diverse candidates and conducting interviews in a way that makes them feel welcome!

Minorities often talk so we know which companies feel safe. Make sure yours has the right reputation

And I'd lose my Community Manager license if I didn't talk about creating safe community spaces, so of course that's in here too!

A large part of creating a safe space is setting examples. Cultivate inclusive culture and see it reflected back.

✨ be the change you want to see ✨

Want to create more inclusive influencer programs? I gotchu bestie

Use these tips to ensure you're creating safe, inclusive, and representative campaigns that help your titles resonate with a wider audience and cultivate a positive culture that will help it thrive 💛🤍💜🖤

It's a stereotype misconception/double feature, picture show 👄

As we keep looking at stereotypes, remember - does it really matter if someone IS a stereotype, is who they are isn't hurting anybody?

Let's celebrate each other instead of tearing each other down.

Now we get onto the new stuff!

Stereotypes and misconceptions - there sure are a lot of them, so let's talk about some of the most common.

Stereotypes exist for a reason. We all have unconscious biases, it's part of being human, but what matters is how we act on them.

But of course, there's more to it than just pronouns - so what else can we do to help?

Gender representation is complex, and something that a lot of companies are only now starting to consider.

Be a part of the change, and help make this industry a more inclusive space for all 💜

So now you know what pronouns are, how can you use them?

There's a range of ways to do so in professional spaces, both internal and external. Here are a few core examples!

Now - let's talk pronouns!

This has become a buzzword for some less accepting folks but, the reality is, the vast majority of us have pronouns - it's in our language!

Neopronouns are modern third-person pronouns, created to reflect gender identity more broadly than traditional pronouns.

But what does it mean to be nonbinary?

Sex and gender are not the same, nor is sexuality
💛 Sex is your biological characteristics
💜 Gender is how you identify and present yourself
🖤 Gender has no bearing on who you are attracted to

Starting off with a disclaimer this time:

This deck has been produced in good faith by a nonbinary specialist in the industry (hello, that's me!) but I am, of course, only one person. So, whilst this deck may not cater to everyone, I hope it will work as a resource to help educate at large.

Nonbinary Inclusion in the Games Industry 💛🤍💜🖤

Kicking off this account in style with the expanded revamp of this deck. I'll also be sharing it over in the Bad Place™️ for reach, but I figured this would be a nice way to start off here, right?

So let's jump in, shall we?