Maybe there could be an indicator that specifies max number of bots you are happy with. If you pick 0 it might take ages to get the players. If you pick 3 it will start as soon as a second player joins? 

Just wait till you get around 5 to 6k, you will be fighting 10 k and higher hangers. The Devs know nothing about simple math. They make matchmaking way to complicated, not sure why they do that. It should be mainly hanger power, but they add all this other nonsence into it. But because they don't understand math, even if you go against another with the same power level, if they have a higher inventory power, they will have more tiers open so alot more choices that will still give them the edge. You can even hear the Devs say how bad the game is in the different videos that get out. They just have no idea how to fix anything about this game.

Now don't get me wrong, this game has a ton of potential, but they need to get Developers that know games first to fix everything.

They've made balance in this game no different from trying to balance an egg on a sharp needle. What's up with all the high rank players using low star mechs with high power weapons and no pilots? It's every dang match. 

The game was so promising in the beginning with their good graphics and control and all, but once they started adding all these OP mechs, mods, implants, and all the stupid nerfs and buffs....it descended into endless chaos....

worst of all, they never meant to fix the balance from the very beginnin.  this game was meant for you to like it, spend it, hate it and wanna dump and trash it!  Don't get too serious, these devs were never at least.....