Board Game Arena

I am a premium member who typically plays turn-based infinite time games with friends and family in other states. In the last day, the games have timed out when the people invited did not join within an hour (possibly less). I tried starting a game with one friend midday yesterday and he tried to join shortly after but it was closed. My son invited me to a game last night, but it closed before I saw it this morning. Both of these examples were on Ark Nova.

Is this a new thing? It's not ideal for how we use BGA, but we could adapt if necessary. We're just not online always at the same time.

TIA!