Valid point. I don't think the battles can go on
ad nauseam because it will kill the event. I think a battle should not last longer than 3 minutes, at which point the person with the lowest health forfeits.
How does that sound?
As for the buffs: I would say no buffs to start with whatsoever, no even the basic ones. Wouldn't that be the most fair?
I really appreciate your input, so keep it coming...
Oh and also: potions, yes or no?