i really didn't like not having a radar... i rely on it in game wayy too much (that and sound, but when u're being flanked by a shooter and a respawner... sound doesn't matter)...
Honestly, i guess the gameplay was more of a team vs team deathmatch instant respawn instead of free for all, but to each their own...
How about if the radar was usually turned off, but ONLY show position for everyone when someone is RESPAWNED?
this way u'd have to go mostly without radar, and if someone respawned, u wouldn't be flanked by their immune ass...
not to mention that it would encourage that u pay attention when u kill someoen because 5 seconds afterwards, the radar will show everyone for everyone for like 2 seconds and then turn off...
could be an interesting gameplay and middle ground for all...