There isn't a ludacris applicant problem. There is an instant gratification problem.

Villagers are expected to prove they are worthwhile applicants and it takes more than bashing down that one mage that doesn't know how to use his invisibility spell yet.

There are over 20 Villagers in Battle. Each time I log in, I address applicants and make them (here's the catch word of the day) "prove" they are worth joining the Village.

Proving means that these villagers are going to play out their character. If you can't work at being a patient and tried applicant, you won't be a suitable BattleRager.

What's worthwhile is difficult to achieve. It won't be handed to you.