New recruits aren't able to join certain game types until after they have completed 5 games.
We've had some troubles with certain people "farming" new recruits on maps that cause a lot of deadbeats - the basic and most popular maps (still over 50) and settings are there for you to play still.
Ask your friend to set up a game on more basic settings (sequential, flat rate and on a map that doesn't have too many special features)
Twill
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