Yea, it is much easier to grab the flag with the horizontal opening, rather than the the base that you have to go from the top or bottom. In addition, the vertical entrances includes an OPC in front of the flag, which you can argue the flag tossing idea, but it's just an easier way to shoot the EFC who is forced to go low, top, or throwing mid. Not only does the the right time have it easier with defending, but with capturing also. Horizontal path to flag, with an exit behind the flag. How convenient? Going low is provides much more cover than the other side. Imho, I like the idea, but it just seems unbalanced to me.