I doubt it would have been nearly so fun had the Respawn rule not been suspended.
Ships need to be re-balanced, as the problem is twofold.
People go for the better ships.
The better ships naturally win even without the number advantage.
But, other than that, and even including that, I really enjoyed it.
It wasn't hardcore RP, a bit lulzy, but that's as much as could be expected for an unlimited-re-engagement fight. I was quite happy with it, anyway. Got some good training in, I don't get a lot of that.
Also, if you wish to curtail constant /restart-ing, put the spawn points in far-off systems like Omega 7 and Kyushu so that travel time between the starting base and the fight area is extended enough to make trips unpleasant.
