# Bots — Casual Mode Fill

## Rules

- Each casual match picks **2 of the 3 races** at random
- Bots fill empty slots until the match reaches **7v7** (14 total)
- Once 7v7 is reached, **no more bots are added** — additional human players replace bots as they join
- Bots are removed when real players join their team slot

## Why 7v7 Minimum

- Ensures the match feels active even at low population
- Avoids the ghost-town feeling of a 25v25 map with 3 players
- Bots are not added beyond 7v7 so human players always dominate strategy

## Implementation Notes (not yet built)

- Bots use simplified AI: thrust toward nearest enemy, shoot when in range
- Bot difficulty: intentionally easy (this is casual — bots are filler, not challenge)
- Bot names: procedurally generated callsigns so they're not obviously bots in the HUD
- Server tracks human vs bot count per team and manages swap-in on player join
