Actually you're probably right (Destiny)

by RC , UK, Sunday, July 27, 2014, 17:46 (3570 days ago) @ Kalamari

I guess I assumed is was server based because that's how the tower and explore mode seem to operate, since people come and go as they lease with no noticeable affect on other players.

Very true. It's incredibly smooth.

So, I guess the additional player(s) would make the game too chaotic and dis-likable. I can't see how a 3v3 gametype could be more fun than a 4v4 gametype, the more the merrier, right?

It's probably extended from this base-3 design they've got going on. 3 weapons, 3 classes, 3 races, 3 man fireteams etc. The larger gametypes are 6v6 - a multiple of 3.

They have to limit the proliferation of playlists somewhere (Reach got a little silly), so rather than 2v2 and a 4v4, 3v3 hits the sweet spot and matches with other activities.

Or perhaps it's just an excuse to avoid building large play areas that can accommodate larger teams.

WUT?