I would rather have LP than solo queue, preferably with proper fixed teams like in classic WoW arena so you feel as though you're progressing alongside friends.

They really need to do something permanent about the constant cheating on certain datacentres, though. Idiots ruined a potentially fun mode for everyone.

I also find it strange that there is literally no way to practice 4v4 with friends now unless you have twice the number of people required (8v8 is quite different). It must be even more intimidating for brand new players like this.