In FP Lobby, raise the 60s match-countdown time.

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The Problem: When a team gets an insta-match (i.e. no 10m wait time), the current 60s countdown is not sufficient for inexperienced pilots or mixed groups to coordinate and select mechs for their drop-decks. The team that was waiting longer has the advantage. Even veteran pilots can get bogged down with the clunky drop-deck interface (see also Issue #172).

Proposal: Increase the match-countdown-timer (now 60 sec) by another 15-60 sec after being matched with an opponent for drop deck selection/fill and coordination.

Original request from the forum.

See also:
Issue 172: Drag-n-Drop for managing drop-decks

[IanDresarie]

I'm torn here. I see your point, but I am already annoyed by the 60s myself. Suggestion: Add a "ready"-Button to the lobby. And don't raise the time in Scouting, that queue already takes long enough.