i didn't read much of anything in that last update... i just saw that it said in halo:ce that the pistol could control half the map (and i know they've said crap like this before, and that's the reason they got rid of the pistol and it's awesomeness... to make it "fair") and they said the battle rifle kind of does the same thing in halo 3... true. except now. instead of everyone starting off equally with a pistol using skill, you start 'em off with assault rifles to run and spray, and lead it to the few who spawn near the battle rifles to control the map. which is fair now? hmmm