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My name is Liz from the USA and I am a Developer, Designer, and 2D Artist with a Game Jam win and cash prize already under my belt for a board game I created in June. Somebody extremely close to me is currently going through transition from male to female and it's been very trying on her to gain support in our current environment. My project, which I've only thought up a name and general concept for (no assets or anything besides thoughts), is called Matter & Exist. It's going to star a transgender character as she finds others and gives them the inspiration to let themselves be happy with themselves. 

The reason for me joining the jam is because I was going to make this game either way. I want to make a game that helps people find the inspiration to be themselves and be proud of that person. I also want the game to get some things a little wrong though too, like general initial misconceptions about LGBTQ+ individuals and address these misconceptions in an understanding and teaching light, not one that invokes exclusion or prevents individuals from asking questions. Ultimately, the game's message is of understanding and encouragement, and joining the Jam gives me a deadline and incentive to complete it.