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Reserved Models: I need 4 to 8 images for each model on your team. If the model has a Bellazon thread or agency portfolio, you can often... though not always, find higher quality photos. You don’t need to resize anything, I’ll handle that. Just make sure the images are large and not horizontal. I reserve the right to replace any photos that won’t work for the formatting and processing I need to do. AFRICA Carys Schulze - [South Africa] Diolize Van Niekerk - [South Africa] Kelsey Petersen - [South Africa] Rachelle Van Waardhuizen - [South Africa] Yana Haenisch - [Namibia] ASIA Adelina Novak – [Kyrgyzstan] Alexandra Pletnyova – [Russia] Angelina Michelle – [Russia] Aminah Layla – [Turkey] Gaia Tzairi - [Israel] Gayeanne Hazlewood – [Philippines] Katya Gaydukova - [Russia] Lia Hool - [Israel] Natalie Kotova – [Russia] Romi Rozental - [Israel] • Zehra Sebnem Gursu – [Turkey] EUROPE Alba Vejseli - [Albania] Alina Zhytielieva - [Ukraine] Audrey Thompson - [England] Carla Guetta - [France] Dajana Ponari - [Albania] Denisa Ciocoiu - [Romania] Ida Zeile - [Sweden] Jasmin Smit - [Netherlands] Lea Meniel - [France] Lilly Lagodka - [Germany] Marie Tomas - [France] Nika Verbitska - [Ukraine] Nikol Nikolova - [Bulgaria] Paula Perez - [Spain] Ruth Elopuro - [Finland] Sara Moratilla - [Spain] Shana Koehler - [Spain] Sonya Starzhynska - [Ukraine] Valeriya Lapidus - [Spain] Vika Bronova - [Ukraine] OCEANIA Alysha Bandy - [Australia] Brittany Hamilton - [Australia] Crystal Bellotti - [Australia] Elise Zecevic - [Australia] Gabby Epstein - [Australia] Hope Kelesis - [Australia] Jemima Robinson - [Australia] Kristina Mendonca - [Australia] Kushi Leggo - [Australia] Milli Ross - [Australia] Roberta George - [New Zealand] Paige Henry - [New Zealand] Stephanie Mandic - [Australia] Summer Hart - [Australia] Tyniesha Hales - [Australia] Yasmin Christian - [Australia] NORTH AMERICA Anna Louise Austin - [United States] Capri Alana - [United States] Danielle Fedder - [United States] Emma Vanderhoof - [United States] Fatima Cuellar - [El Salvador] Jocelyn Chew - [Canada] Jordan Taylor Stone - [United States] Juliana Herz - [Costa Rica] Kyla Shay - [United States] Leidy Amelia Labrador - [Cuba] Meeya Dugied - [United States] Mishka Silva -[United States] Olivia Blais – [Canada] Sadie Nelson - [United States] Sarah Waddles - [United States] Shannon McMullen - [United States] Sienna Schmidt - [United States] Sinclair Slazinski - [United States] Tia Hickson - [Canada] Whitney Thornqvist - [United States] SOUTH AMERICA Catarina Mottier - [Argentina] Ery Viero - [Brazil] Gabriella Vignoni - [Brazil] Maria Luiza - [Brazil] Mariana Nunes - [Brazil] Paula Minetti - [Uruguay] Rayanne Bitancourt - [Brazil] Sendy Caceres - [Paraguay]

Before anyone says something. I know Russia and Turkey span both Europe and Asia. For the sake of easier team building, the vote settled on counting them as Asia. If you'd like to create teams, please send me a PM. Models are on a first come basis. Team Creation: Teams consist of four models, each representing a different continent - for example: one from North America, one from South America, one from Oceania, and one from Africa. You may have no more than one A‑model or one D‑model on any team. How Handicaps/Bonuses got assigned: A‑Tier — “The Proven” Have consistent high performance in past matchups/comps Or you voted for them to be an A B‑Tier — “The Backbone” These models: Perform well but not at the A‑tier dominance level Are chosen often, but not always Have some standout strengths but also some matchup weaknesses Can outperform A‑tiers situationally Or you voted for them to be an B C‑Tier — “The Secret Weapons” These models: Models who rarely get picked, often due to obscurity or lack of exposure Historically underrepresented in competitions Capable of surprising upsets Or you voted for them to be an C D‑Tier — “The Unproven or Unknown” These models: Have little to no competition history [1 comp at best] Models who have never been picked for a team Models from very small agencies, new faces, or extremely niche markets Models who historically don’t perform well in comps Or you voted for them to be an D Once a year, I review every model who competed and adjust their tier based on how they actually performed. Popularity rises and fades, and some models surge while others start to slip... so it’s completely normal for someone to move from an A to a B within a single year. It usually takes about three competitions before you can truly read a model’s momentum, consistency, and how the forum is responding to them. Comp Structure: Every model on your team will face every model on the opposing team. In a typical 1‑on‑1 setup, a model usually ends up matched against 3–4 opponents, and a four member team preserves that same dynamic. This structure creates a competitive environment where a model’s Tier determines how much of their raw score they actually keep... or gain, in each individual comparison Handicap and Bonus Rules: Handicaps and Bonuses are the "Leveling Factors." They ensure that a Tier C model (the underdog) has a path to victory against a Tier A model (the favorite). A vs A - both keep 100% of raw score A vs B - A −12% / B +8% A vs C - A −15% / C +12% A vs D - A −18% / D +15% B vs B - both keep 100% of raw score B vs C - B −12% / C +8% B vs D - B −15% / D +12% C vs C - both keep 100% of raw score C vs D - C −12% / D +8% D vs D - both keep 100% of raw score The Calculation Method: To calculate a model’s final score, we take their Raw Score and apply the appropriate tier handicap/bonus four separate times, once for each member of the opposing team. Score Example: Team 1: Adriana [A] - 24 Barbara [A] - 31 Cassey [B] - 43 Donna [C] - 59 vs, Team 3: Elizabeth [A] - 33 Fran [B] - 39 Grace [B] - 33 Heather [D] - 26 After Handicaps/Bonuses: Adriana [A] — 85.92 Barbara [A] — 110.98 Cassey [B] — 168.99 Donna [C] — 245.44 TEAM 1 TOTAL: 611.33 Elizabeth [A] — 123.09 Fran [B] — 157.56 Grace [B] — 133.32 Heather [D] — 116.99 TEAM 3 TOTAL: 530.96 Example Breakdown: Adriana [A] (24 pts) Because Adriana is Tier A, she is the “Anchor.” In a vote against Team 3 (A, B, B, D), she must pay handicaps to the lower tier opponents. vs. Elizabeth [A]: 24 × 1.00 = 24.00 (No change) vs. Fran [B]: 24 × 0.88 = 21.12 (−12% handicap) vs. Grace [B]: 24 × 0.88 = 21.12 (−12% handicap) vs. Heather [D]: 24 × 0.82 = 19.68 (−18% handicap) Adriana’s Final Score: 85.92 Why this makes the rounds closer? This system prevents one "extremely popular" from carrying an entire team without effort. A-Tier Models: They act as "Shields." Their raw scores often times are naturally high, but they take heavy hits. To win, they must significantly outscore the lower tiers to absorb the percentage losses. C-Tier Models: They are the "Secret Weapons." When a C-tier model like Donna (59 pts) scores almost as high as an A-tier, she receives bonuses against nearly everyone on the other team. In the last round, Donna’s 59 raw points turned into 245.44 points because she was constantly gaining that +10% to +12% bonus. Your Strategy: This scoring system forces you, the voter, to think beyond just "who is the most popular." You have to calculate how handicaps and bonuses will effect your entire team. The Stacking Dilemma: Do you "stack" your team with heavy-hitting Tier A/B models, or do you spread them out to protect against the lower tiers? If you load up on several. The Danger of the "Lesser known C's and Unknown D's" - With thousands of models in the database, it’s impossible to know every face. This is where the game gets interesting. All it takes is a fresh, striking face from an "unknown" D-Tier model to completely dismantle a high-tier score. Because she is a D, she isn't just competing; she’s weaponized with bonuses. I’ve seen it happen dozens of times: an A-Tier icon loses her lead because she was "nickel-and-dimed" by the percentage bonuses of a Tier C underdog. When you build your team, ask yourself: Is my Tier A anchor strong enough to handle a "nobody" who might just have the better photos?

We lost New York. Gained Venezuela.

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ffs, if you're going to make multiple accounts at least buy a vpn and make it less obvious.

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Have you seen this? NGL, I teared up. This feels like growing up in my house. No preachy BS, nothing woke. It's about damn time.

lol no. Prep was done the day before. That was 4 hours ordeal itself. This year I cooked for 17 people. 30 pound Turkey Spiral Ham x2 Mashed Potato Potato Salad Deviled Eggs Southern Mac & Cheese {My husband made this} Real Cranberry Sauce Collard Greens with Ham-hock and Bacon Brioche Bacon Stuffing Corn on the Cob Green Bean Casserole Funeral Potatoes {special request for my cousin} Brussels sprouts with bacon and a sweet glaze. Cornbread Homemade Hawaiian Rolls {because I am not a super big fan of cornbread} Biscuits (requested by my father in law) with Sausage Gravy Fried Green Tomatoes Jambalaya {the only thing I realllllllly wanted} Maque Choux And I ordered pies from a Bakery. ****************** Today I have to prep for tomorrow's "Christmas Dinner" for my husband as he leaves on Monday Rack of Lamb Roasted Vegetables with a honey glaze Roasted Potatoes Mushroom Risotto And for me and a few other friends and family who really don't like Lamb Clam Chowder Crab Cakes Lobster and Dungeness Crab {a little taste of home} Coleslaw The reason I don't let others help me cook.... I'm super picky about food, and I don't like cooking around other people. Get out of my kitchen and let me be. Next year... Taste of Japan and South Korea. I've already told my family I'm not doing traditional Thanksgiving. I want Karaage, Sushi, Ramen and Curry.

Almost 7 hours of cooking, and now I have a pinched nerve in the neck, lower back pain and zero desire to do anything other then sit down and avoid food

My husband rarely takes time off...I can't stress how big of a workaholic he is, and I'm good with that. I like my space, so seeing him 4 days a month is great for me. We aren't needy people. It's why we've been married 24 years, if I had to see him every day I'd pull my hair out lol. Thanksgiving is the one holiday he loves, so this week becomes his “holiday season” for the entire year. He’ll be home for five days, which means all of our festive traditions need to happen now. During this week, he’ll open his Christmas gifts, enjoy both Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners, and finish his Christmas shopping. His whole family is here, along with mine and his closest friends from Seattle. I always go the extra mile for him at Thanksgiving, because once this week ends I won’t see him again until after Christmas, and his family won’t see him until next year, they’re just as busy with work as he is. On November 30th, the day before he returns to work, we’ll celebrate together: he’ll open his gifts, we’ll go ice skating (its a tradition for us), finish up the last of the shopping, and visit Krampus (its something he does for me), and then Santa. Turkey - Tomorrow. Sunday - Lamb/Lobster/Crab (he loves lamb, and I love seafood)

Almost 3 hours of Thanksgiving prep and I feel like I've done almost nothing.