Talk:Matchmaking/@comment-4947142-20120817144844/@comment-121.75.46.45-20120905055758

Because before, it was possible for a pre-made team's leader to start the game, even if the other members were AFK. Also, if somebody joins a solo queue then has to leave for any reason before the game lobby is created, they could enter the lobby/game AFK. I personally would rather wait another 30 seconds than to have a player who is AFK for a portion of the lobby and/or game.