We see, thank you for response, and glad to hear the game wasn't breaking!
We are going to shorten the timer to 5 - 8 mins, in hopes that it adds more of a sense of urgency. We also plan on making the map smaller and a bit more populated, as well a dynamic location indicator to help players get started. We also love the speed boost idea, and do agree it might vastly improve the game feel!
Thanks again for the feedback!