In the last strategus there was a problem with people signing up for battles for the AI and not showing up. Now that problem still exists but with the additional problem of hardly anyone being signed up as was seen most recently in the Teramma castle (42vs17 at start) and in many other battles. Not only does this take away from the fun for the people fighting, but it also keeps out many people that would want to play. Perhaps signups could be automatic within the last hour since that's when many people know for sure if they can come or not. I could be wrong but I think most people would prefer to have a true opposition instead of a few defenders with a rather poor weapon selection.