This just in from Riot Lyte about "DC/AFK-ers during start of game or loading screen"
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We're working a feature that allows players to restart a game if a player fails to connect. No penalties for players except for the leaver/AFKer.
No ETA on when it's done, we're working on it along with the new Champ Select project.
Finally, damn.......