Braden, the option to do duels as multiplayer battles has been discussed before; I don't see a problem with organising a tournament along those lines (although I'd probably not participate).

On the timing of the Emergency session - we've had the Prince and the Duc of Bretagne request a motion to extend the duration. By the rules, granting this request is Zim's decision:

Quote Originally Posted by rules
Each Normal and Emergency Session consists of 3 real time days of debate, followed by 2 real time days of voting. Zim or anyone delegated by him can change the length of individual sessions at will.
It would be good to hear a bit more from the King in the session, but I'd suggest no more than a 24 hour extension (ie to tomorrow night). The last Conseil session and vote counting seemed to drag on more than necessary and this is supposed to be an emergency.