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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