Host can start game whenever he wants (ofc there have to be 10 players if it isn't custom game). Host doesn't have to !balance, he can lock or kick any1, he can let some 1300 PSR noob in game even tho gn says 1800++
You have 10 seconds to leave the lobby after host types !start. If he is spamming !p or !f in these 10 seconds, he probably doesn't want to let you know whether game is balanced or not. So my advice is to stay in W3 (don't browse the web) and check !rs before game starts.