what if instead of just having 1v1 duels, two groups could duel each other? This would mean that up to 8v8 duels could take place. Results probably wouldnt go in the duel stats for 1v1 duels that we have now. Perhaps there could be 1v1 duel and group duel results sections.

I've thought about this too and I really like the idea. To have group fights where faction isn't lost would be a great thing to have, something that could provide for lots of large-scale duels. Perhaps there could be a mechanism, like the /msg irc ctc command, to keep score, and there could be modified Dueling rules to provide side games, like "Capture the Transport", "Defend the Capital Ship", etc.

Maybe this could apply to Guild Wars too… have a "dueling status" apply to all members of two opposing Guilds, so if two (or more) members kill each other during the war, it isn't counted against them in faction. It could also be placed in a "Guild War Kills" stats on the character info, with lists of kills and what Guild they belonged to. Medals can then be awarded for the numbers, etc.

Group duels have been around for the most part since beta. I say "for the most part" because it's still b0rked, and pretty much never works the way it's supposed to.

Oooh! Sounds like an outstanding idea! I'll watch and see what happens. My duel ranking needs all the help I can get.