...because the "# duels needed for round". More better idea would be that 1 duel and you are in the round.
Much better for lazy/busy people.

Answering Questions:

1. Yeah. Soon as possible please
2.Yes, please. Yes
3.The thing above.
4.Dunno, I joined JJ2 community at summer 2001 so I dunno what IS the old system.
5.NNOOO!!!! NO NO NO NO NO NO DEFINITELY AND ABSOLUTELY NOOOOOO!!!!!! If yes, I will not join that season(except events)!

So, question 3 is asked in the top of this post.

Here's all Hope that the next season will be good(it will not if you do the thing in question 5 )