After reviewing more feedback from playtesters, we decided to modify the mechanics of Crown mode. Now, rather than a separate timer for the crown, holding the crown will increase your team's score over time. This means it can be added to other game modes without becoming a dominant part of your team's game plan.
It also encourages more aggressive play in Custom game modes.
The basic Crown mode still functionally the same: it's incredibly defensive and about protecting your teammate with the crown.
You can even add a crown that doesn't give you any points to Custom mode, just to earn bragging rights.
We hope you all enjoy the change.