One death could work only on a few maps. Both teams need to start on equal footing; one team can't be on defense. It needs to be open. Zero commanders, because of orbitals, UAVs (prevents ability to outthink the other squad.. otherwise, squads just meet up and shoot).

Ultimately, each map needs to be finely tuned and would only include a limited number of players.


If we could 2x the spawn timer, we would get the same cautious mentality and increase gameplay than if it were 1 life. To assist, I would slightly decrease capture timer as well: it would prevent times of stagnancy (if this is possible, then 1.5x spawn timer instead of 2x). If possible, instead of so drastically changing gameplay by taking out revives, I would make defibs to revive at 10 health. This would encourage clearing an area before reviving (longer respawning makes this more possible).. also I've always been a little bugged about a certain situation (see bottom of post).

A squad's death will earn enough time for the victor to gain a flag, or gain significant ground. This will encourage outmaneuvering the enemy, outflanking the enemy, and all in all, puts a lot more pressure to outperform the enemy.
While with 1 life, the game would be over, simply a new situation is created. Combat at South Town Center resolves -> assault gets STC -> assault preceeds up to ruined buildings -> engagement at either ruined buildings north or south (depending on defense respawn and action).



The situation that bugs me.

Squad A barely survives an encounter, with a total of 30 out of 600 total hp (but every member is alive!! Awesome). Each member has 5 health. It would take a while to return back to combat readiness.

Squad B survives an counter, hanging on to life by a thread with 10 of of 600 total hp. Two medics are alive with 5 health, each revive two members. In about 5 seconds, Squad B is at slightly-wounded combat readiness.

Now, even though Squad A OUTPERFORMED Squad B with flying colors, Squad B is at a much better position simply because reviving is an instant 100 hp heal.

I've been tempted to TK a SM and revive simply because it would be so much faster.