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That, is the middle of Polar Highlands. It is also the flattest, most open area. The terrain is simple and only has minimal elevations meaning, while there's enough natural cover for a small 'mech to dash about safely, there's zero cover once the LRMs start raining. And LRMs will start raining.
So, don't go there or try to fight there if you're not prepared to deal with LRMs.
Or if you have a team you're confident that can hold a proper firing line as you push across.
I'm seeing nearly every team attempt to push into or through it at one point of the match or another, and yet every match there's so many players then complaining about being killed by LRMs and that there's no cover.
The surrounding areas are absolutely full of deep trenches, rock formations and even bases field with large buildings. There's enough terrain to completely block line of sight and seriously negate the ability of LRM boats to get you. And yet, everyone seems determined to charge that center area and wonder why LRMs are able to pick them off.
I get that it's early and players are still learning how to play on the map, and that this map goes against general player mentality in that you should probably avoid the center unless you're performing a coordinated manoeuvre (tip: death balls aren't great in the open), but the amount of salt is ridiculous.