I agree with the comment about the awards... if they don't get you anything, then what's the point to even having them exist. Also, it would be nice if the priest can be moved along the pathway.
Under the Alliance tab, there should be a way to communicate with your entire team. This function could be limited just for the Generals... Being able to just direction though would be a fun way to be more PvP.
It would be nice if gold could be used to buy karma. And using karma to change a name - that doesn't seem fair. The tournaments have you face the same people during the day; it's not very random.
Like the ally assist games. I would play the blimp attack as a stand alone game. Fun!