Not sure about the theory of whats supposed to happen --
but in real life applcation, I keep finding that I have to choose between getting horded, or being part of a horde. Its worse in Orange, but still a problem all over.
Since I dont like either, I've "arena surfed" for a bit to see if sides even out...and sometimes had to just log off. I cant recall doing that for a long, long time before all this.
So, consider that one side effect of having [EDIT FOR CLARIFICATION] a chain system with[/EDIT] too FEW attack points when there is no effective side balancing may be increased (and unstoppable) hordes.
Not griping, just observing.