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Trans Players Thrive in Wargaming Amid Ongoing Harassment

1/14/2026

Summary

Story summary

Transgender players, particularly transfemmes, are increasingly involved in tabletop wargaming.
Dakota, Serena, and Vali report inclusive communities but ongoing transphobic harassment.
Social media visibility and evolving game narratives have made wargaming more accessible.
Warhammer World Championships and Gen Con are held in areas perceived as unsafe for trans people.
Emma Hallinan, a trans tournament winner, boycotted Warhammer Worlds over U.S. transphobia concerns.

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Story summary

Transgender players, particularly transfemmes, are increasingly involved in tabletop wargaming.
Dakota, Serena, and Vali report inclusive communities but ongoing transphobic harassment.
Social media visibility and evolving game narratives have made wargaming more accessible.
Warhammer World Championships and Gen Con are held in areas perceived as unsafe for trans people.
Emma Hallinan, a trans tournament winner, boycotted Warhammer Worlds over U.S. transphobia concerns.