Topic pretty much sums it up. I can't play with my friends because I started playing an hour earlier and ranked a bit, and even though they set the proper server settings, I still cant join them. Hopefully this will be resolved like, now. Getting REALLY sick of day 1 UI bugs.... Thanks for the help and prompt fix

Came here because I'm having the same problem.

who ever is running the game needs to open up there console ( alt + ctrl + ~ ) then type si_maxrank 4
you should be able to join after he does that

Thanks man, do you know the command to reveal all console commands or maybe a site/thread showing all console commands, would be useful for the future.