You now have a convenient place to view all the necklace winners of the past.
http://www.internationalsaimoe.com/contestants/gallery.php
Click on a poster thumbnail to view it in full size in a new window/tab.
Ruby over
By July 20th, 2010, underCongratulations to Misaka Mikoto for winning the Ruby Necklace! A number of upsets occured in this final round; both of our undefeated Contestants are no longer perfect, but they still retain their #1 and #2 ranks for the time being. The postseason gets ever closer, and the number of contestable Top 16 slots gets smaller and smaller. As of this round, the Top 8 are guaranteed a Double Elimination berth. How will Diamond Period play out for our girls?
More statistics views
By July 18th, 2010, underThe capability to view previous cumulative round data on the main Statistics page is now available. Use the drop-down menu or the “previous” and “next” buttons to navigate through the rounds and track a Contestant’s progress since Aquamarine 1.
JavaScript is the primary engine for the selector (as with almost all other sections of the site); because of the amount of data involved, the processing may take up to a whole second or two when you switch rounds. Please be patient, but please comment here if you encounter bugs or excessively long wait times.
In addition, our staffer melange has been experimenting with new ways to depict the statistics (space opera) map. Using a Java-based language called Processing, he has been able to generate maps much more efficiently and accurately, thus also able to develop custom applications for statistics viewing.
Two applications, still in a beta phase, are available for preview:
1.) Dynamic Map Viewer
2.) Contestant Comparison Tool
Note, your browser must have the Java plug-in to run these applications.
We hope you find these new features useful and interesting.
Updated statistics view
By July 8th, 2010, underThe overall statistics table has been updated silghtly. A line has been drawn as a reminder that only the Top 16 overall Contestants at the end of the Regular Season will advance to the Double Elimination Tournament. Everybody else goes home.
In addition, Contestants who will not be able to achieve Top 16 (even if they win all their remaining matches) by the end of the season are highlighted in red. These girls should not be discouraged, though; they still have chances to win and improve their career record. And they should still be commended for being a part of this tournament — a part of the 50 most moe girls of the year.
Emerald over
By June 29th, 2010, underCongratulations to Shana for winning the Emerald Necklace; she becomes the second Contestant to win a Necklace in two consecutive Periods (Haruhi was first in 2008 with the Ruby and Diamond Necklaces). Her total Necklace count is 4.
Ruby Period begins next week. We are nearing the end of the regular season; thanks to everyone for voting and staying with us.
Delayed Start to E6
By June 24th, 2010, underVoting for Emerald 6 began 90 minutes late today because of technical issues (timers not executing properly). Therefore voting will end 90 minutes “late,” too, in order to have the voting page available a full 24 hours. Emerald 6 will be open until 1630 GMT tomorrow.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
Added Note: Results will still be available on the correct time at 0300 GMT Friday (10.5 hours after voting ends).
Sapphire over
By June 8th, 2010, underCongratulations to Shana for winning the Sapphire Necklace; she is the first Contestant to have defended a Necklace in consecutive years, also winning it in 2009.
We move on to Emerald Period next week. The usual preview will be available on Friday, but if you can’t wait, you can visit the full schedule page to look at the rest of the matchups.