What's the best number for a merge?

[Aurathebirb]

I like when the jury starts a few after merge because players can vote out someone who they don't want on the jury. Adds an additional element to the merge.

11 would be my ideal if I had to pick one, but I think variety is better. Think the final number should usually be known though. Hard to plan for either f2 or f3 being possible.