open beta game schedule logic

[alee]

current strategy for starting games in the open beta

• focal point launch times, every 3 hours starting at 0 UTC
• when launch time happens, wait up to 1-3 minutes before starting the game for all players in the lobby w/ bots to fill out any teams
• "Add to calendar" button that populates a visible signup sheet

all possible strategies

1. on a timed schedule, e.g., every 5 minutes start a game with anyone connected (w/ bots to fill out the team)
2. on explicit request by a player, e.g., join now with bots button to override waiting in the lobby for a "ranked" game
3. sharable join links that participants can use to join a "private" game
4. focal point launch times; aggregate most popular times (do every 3 hours to accommodate global launch times)
5. "Add to calendar" button that populates a visible sign up sheet