OK, after a discussion with a few of the gangs on IRC we have come up with a provisional list of things which would help TC become something more enjoyable.
1. In each Town Control City there will exist a pre-defined area which will act as "The Hill" in a King of the Hill style system.
2. To gain control of the city you must enter this area with a minimum of 5 people and remain there for the duration of the countdown, after talking to the town leader to begin the countdown (as is the case now). These people will require "good" gear, which will largely be level 2+ items with some extra inclusions and some exclusions.
3. People in sneak do not count towards this minimum.
4. If a countdown is currently running, preview is disabled for this town.