[2022] Brawls is Embarrassing

The more ships on each side, the longer the dog-pile in the middle gets delayed. In a 5v5, the first person going in may well be attacked by 5 enemy ships... which is more than any single ship is really equipped to handle for any length of time.

Players play safe for the opening minutes of a match to focus on Trading. Trading is trying to deal more damage then you take through safe play and advantaged fire/positioning. Ideally a edge in health is gained in your team's favor before that davantage getting pushed (and that's when people start going in).