[phurley67]

Don't forget you could run 2x2x2 with your alliance partner opposite you (only your opponents on the same side of the field). Which would be fair and present interesting opportunities with communication (which possibly could be part of the challenge as well -- driver station to driver station messages could be really interesting). Especially if there was still a significant assist type bonus at play.

Also consider a situation where 2x2x2 would allow for dynamic teaming red and green work together to slow a powerhouse blue, etc. Or if scoring was windowed so your alliance could only score during 1/3 of the match, and both the other 2 alliances would be working together on defense.