

The First #SmashSisters Event Had Crew Battles At Genesis 3 ​



Xaltis With A Luma In Tow​

Nyani Competing With Her Signature Mii Swordfighter​

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The Smash community has long been known as a 'community for everyone', and it shows through our actions. We have built our community around a love of Nintendo, the Smash series, and each other. As Prog so eloquently put it : "It doesn't matter if you're disabled, your race, gender expression, or your sexual orientation. It matters more what game you play and what character you're playing." We have seen transgender women likeandhave success within the professional gaming community, and the same can be said for the Smash community.Within Smash there are several high profile Smash players likeandwho regularly attend and even commentate at events. Community projects like, special side events hosted at tournaments for female players, have trans-women competing regardless of their current status within transition. ", a trans Smasher, told us. "" Xaltis, who attended the first Smash Sisters event, also had a glowing review:While the Smash Sisters event was heavily praised, Nyani mentioned that some trans-women who had not yet transitioned were worried about if they belonged at the event:However, she was firm in saying,Some have expressed concern with the potential for trolls or those trying to 'make a statement' to potentially bring down the event as well due to its acceptance of pre-transitioned competitors.Nyani wondered. "Despite this, she felt confident such a thing would likely not happen, or if it did, it wouldn't be very impactful.Even outside of events catering to women, many trans Smashers have found attending live events to be a very positive experience after transitioning., another transgender Smasher, told us.Xaltis recalled her first time coming out to the community at a major event: "My first event I came out to the community was EVO 2015. Only my South Florida scene knew about me at that time. But most of the Smash community at EVO was accepting of it."As sad as it is, even within our accepting community there are still dangers for these women at events.Nyani said.Xaltis discussed on how the community still has issues despite its generally positive natureNyani herself was personally outed as trans during some serious issues involving Alex Strife , a once prominent tournament organizer for the Apex tournament series. Other trans-women receive harassment at events as well.Xaltis explained.Nyani also added,With these risks in mind, Nyani had ideas on how events could be made a better place for trans-women to attend:A unique issue with players transitioning in the community is the alias they use while gaming.Nyani told us.Both Nyani and Xaltis had words of encouragement for those within the community who are transgender.Nyani said.Xaltis had this to say: