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shimmer

Maria is fairly new to the TTRPG scene, but has become a huge fan in her five years of playing. Her favourite interest is exploring how the RPG games she plays relate to her identity as a trans woman, and trans identity in general.

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Letting Go Of Your Old Ways

Posted by shimmer | Feb 21, 2020 | General |

I’m not sure what I expected when I bought a...

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