Revive isn't the issue. Just an unfortunate series of events with Maulie getting only a 1-turn provoke three times in a row, combined with Suffering being the head that did the eating while its extra-turn move was available.
I don't mind that the fight ended early. What I don't like is the fact that I'm forced to either waste all that time again, or accept that my clan is unlikely to win because of my lower damage output. And, now, with the rewards including primal quartz, I'm sure there are others who would be even more displeased.
Initially I was on board with the concept of a checkpoint, but unsure now. So essentially hit auto until you hit checkpoint by using free regroup, then repeat after said checkpoint...