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==Nomination Rules==
'''Source:''' [https://pastebin.com/0jhqx0Vt Stats anon's pastebin link] outlining the rules changes from the feedback poll after the conclusion of Ms. /co/ 2020.
 
 
===How to nominate?===
* To nominate a character, a user must include their '''name, picture, and sourceseries'''. Allin three characteristics must be present or it will betheir ignoredpost.
* Each valid nomination must garner '''at least eight (8)''' replies in order to qualify for the contest. These replies are onlyareonly counted if they are all within a single thread, and ''do NOT carry over'' to other threads.
 
 
===EligibilityEligible CriteriaNominees===
* All /co/ characters (except those listed under "[[Ms. /co/ 2021#Excluded Characters|Excluded characters]]" shown below)
* Must originate from /co/ media (Western cartoons and comics) or have a substantial amount of /co/ material.
* Any character that was allowed in past Ms. /co/ tournaments
* Characters from ''all ages'' are allowed. Toddlers, teenagers, timeless immortal beings, you name it.
* Any character that has plenty of /co/ material along with their Mediums origin (e.g. Godzilla, SW)
* Puppets are allowed (exe.g. ''Muppets'', ''Sesame Street, Muppets'')
* '''Generalization Statute:''' When you vote for a character, you also vote for all of their alternative versions, adaptations, and spin-off appearances.
* Characters can be any age
** Example: {{zatanna}} {{zatanna 2}} {{zatanna 3}} [[Zatanna]] (''DC Comics, Young Justice, DC Super Hero Girls'', etc.) ▼
* '''Generalization Statute:''' Any character with "alternate universe" forms and appearing in multiple adaptations / spin-offs are combined into one entrant. In other words, you are voting for their ''entire history'' of that character, not just one particular iteration.
▲** Example: {{zatanna}} {{zatanna 2}} {{zatanna 3}} [[Zatanna]] (''DC Comics'', ''Young Justice'', ''DC Super Hero Girls'', etc.)
* '''FranchiseCharacter Limit:''' ForEach series withcan manyonly femalehave characters, only thea '''topmaximum of three (3) girls''' (reducedin fromthe lastmain year'sbracket. 5)These withare thedecided highestby their votes in the qualiferqualifying poll can advance into the main bracket. However, there is ''no restriction'' on how many girls onethat can nominatebe nominated from a single franchiseseries. ▼
** Marvel and DC characters are '''exempted''' from this rule.
 
 
===Restrictions===
* CharactersAny character that areis clearly not /co/ areis not allowed (exe.g. /a/nime, and live-action /tv/ andaction filmsshows)
* /v/ideo game characters whothat didn'tdid not originate from /co/ media are ineligiblenot allowed▼
* No talking colored horse shows (you know what these are)
* Characters depicting realReal-life politicians that are portrayed as cartoonscartoon characters / caricatures are not allowed;, satirical or otherwise ▼
* No Board-tans, OC Donut steels, and meme creations
* No <abbr title="My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic">/mlp/</abbr> characters
* '''One-Month Old Clause:''' Any character debuting in the entirety of the previous month and current month are ineligible.▼
* No <abbr title="Personifications of 4chan boards; e.g. /co/nrad, /co/lette, J/aco/lyn">Board-tans</abbr>
* '''Elite Eight Rule:''' Characters who reached the Elite Eight [[Ms. /co/ 2020|last year]] are not allowed to compete in this edition. They will be eligible for [[Ms. /co/ 2022|next year's]] contest.▼
* No "OC donut steels"
* No meme creations
▲* '''One-Month Old Clause:''' Any character debuting in the entirety of the previousmonths month''before and currentduring monththe contest'' are ineligible.
 
 
===='''Excluded Characters'''====
▲* '''Elite Eight Rule:''' Characters whoappearing reachedin the Elitequarter-finals Eightof [[Ms. /co/ 2020|lastprevious yearcontest]] are not allowed to compete in this edition. They will be eligible for nomination in the [[Ms. /co/ 2022|next year'scontest]] contest.
 
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* '''Jenny Rule:''' Previous Ms. /co/ champions are '''permanently retired''', and will be barred from enteringparticipating in future Ms. /co/nteststournaments.
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▲* '''Franchise Limit:''' For series with many female characters, only the '''top 3 girls''' (reduced from last year's 5) with the highest votes in the qualifer poll can advance into the main bracket. However, there is ''no restriction'' on how many girls one can nominate from a single franchise.
** '''''Note:''' Franchise limit DOES NOT apply to Marvel and DC characters''.
 
 
'''New restrictions for 2021:'''
▲* /v/ideo game characters who didn't originate from /co/ media are ineligible
▲* Characters depicting real-life politicians as cartoons are not allowed; satirical or otherwise
 
 
 
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==Tournament Bracket==
TBD.
As of this time of writing, there is no confirmation on how many contestants will play in the main bracket, as some anons think that it might expand to 256. Because of this, the bracket layout will not be displayed until further information is released.
 
 

Revision as of 11:52, 8 March 2021

Ms. /co/ 2021 will be the fourth edition of the annual Ms. /co/ event, and the seventh character tournament overall. The competition is presumed to begin at the second week of September 2021.


Rules

Source: Stats anon's pastebin link outlining the rules changes from the feedback poll after the conclusion of Ms. /co/ 2020.


How to nominate?

  • To nominate a character, a user must include their name, picture, and series in their post.
  • Each valid nomination must garner at least eight (8) replies in order to qualify for the contest. These replies areonly counted if they are all within a single thread, and do NOT carry over to other threads.


Eligible Nominees

  • All /co/ characters (except those listed under "Excluded characters" shown below)
  • Any character that was allowed in past Ms. /co/ tournaments
  • Any character that has plenty of /co/ material along with their Mediums origin (e.g. Godzilla, SW)
  • Puppets (e.g. Muppets, Sesame Street)
  • Characters can be any age
  • Generalization Statute: Any character with "alternate universe" forms and appearing in multiple adaptations / spin-offs are combined into one entrant. In other words, you are voting for their entire history of that character, not just one particular iteration.
    • Example: Zatanna (DC Comics, Young Justice, DC Super Hero Girls, etc.)
  • Character Limit: Each series can only have a maximum of three (3) girls in the main bracket. These are decided by their votes in the qualifying poll. However, there is no restriction on how many girls that can be nominated from a single series.
    • Marvel and DC characters are exempted from this rule.


Restrictions

  • Any character that is clearly not /co/ is not allowed (e.g. /a/nime and live action shows)
  • /v/ideo game characters that did not originate from /co/ media are not allowed
  • Real-life politicians that are portrayed as cartoon characters / caricatures are not allowed, satirical or otherwise
  • No /mlp/ characters
  • No Board-tans
  • No "OC donut steels"
  • No meme creations
  • One-Month Old Clause: Any character debuting in the entirety of the months before and during the contest are ineligible.


Excluded Characters

Elite Eight Rule: Characters appearing in the quarter-finals of previous contest are not allowed to compete in this edition. They will be eligible for nomination in the next contest.

2020 Elite Eight (Will be eligible next contest)
2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
Queen Tyr'ahnee Fang Kim Possible EVE Starfire Chel Jucika
Duck Dodgers Primal Kim Possible WALL-E DC Comics The Road to El Dorado Jucika


Jenny Rule: Ms. /co/ champions are permanently retired, and will be barred from participating in future tournaments.

Ms. /co/ Champions (PERMANENTLY RETIRED)
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2018 2019 2020
Jenny Wakeman Spinel Dr. Mrs. The Monarch
Teenage Robot Steven Universe Venture Bros.


Qualifying Results

TBD.



Tournament Bracket

TBD.


Useful Links

Dropbox link for OC artwork
Ms. /co/ Booru Gallery

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