We all know "resetting the map" actually porks the arena.
We also know that HiTech has coding that can make some bases uncaptureable.
Why not make half the fields on each side uncaptureable, or at least enough of them that makes a "reset" impossible?
This would leave a substantial number of bases where there can be an ebb and flow of an MA style "war" without the danger of an arena pork.
Many of the maps we have in the AvA are really nice, and it is a shame that we only ever see 2-3 bases on any of them (usually the ones closest together). Allowing a "front" to move would mean different areas of the map would be in use over the course of the week.
I think it would also help attract more people / squads. "Mindless furballing" is not for everyone. Give them a goal, however, and they will fight for it. This is what makes the Filth missions et. al. so much fun. There is a goal that people understand, a criteria that defines a "victory" for your side, thus a reason to come to the arena and mix it up.
It is widely known that base captures are "frowned upon" in the AvA because of the porking issue. Adding a limited amount of base capture back into the mix might be reason enough for some to come in and try it.
Sure, you might get some lamo milk-runner types, but if the ability to reset/pork the arena is removed, who cares? Let them run away from you, and concentrate instead on that squad or group of lone wolfers who have decided they are going to get A-whatever no matter the cost or opposition. A tenacious attack against equally tenacious defenders are the best fights IMO.
P.S. I am fully in agreement with the idea to remove ranking from the AvA. I would prefer that stats still be recorded if possible just because I like to know how I am doing, but the ranking is inconsequential and quite possibly counterproductive.