Plea for an annual ladder

[Der Kuenstler]

Randy's idea is a start and can be implemented easily - but I definitely think awards should be given permanently on the player's member page. For instance, it would be nice to check a member's page and say - "Oh, he was Ladder leader in 2007" or "he was 2008 ELO champ." That's why I think the "season" should always start the first of the year. Awards could be given retro back to the clubs inception based on year couldn't it? I mean, all the games are in there and the dates they were reported. We have all the stats for 2008 already - there just needs to be a way to show a ladder that goes back to Jan 1st. And why just one award? A gold cup icon could be given for first place, silver for second, bronze for third, and so forth, with the year on it. Or you could have a total ladder star winner, major ladder star, tactical star, minor star, all with the year printed on them, given out to the top five finishers each year.

If it would be possible to make an annual ladder the default view I think it would send clear message that this game is for this year and all players, new and old.