Remake QOL.
Pause the game until all players loaded in.
Pause the game until all players loaded in.
Pause the game until all players loaded in.
That is the exact opposite of quality of life. People don't want to be stuck because of someone else's connection problems.
-shrugs- If they don't connect no game is made regardless so time overlap for waste is identical. You remove the exp and gold disadvantage. Balances out some RNG for teammates and enemies.