Beta

Been playing the Halo 3 beta - got in with the Friends and Family, so I've been able to avoid all the trauma of the Crackdown download.  I've really enjoyed it so far and am looking forward to the end of September for the release.  It does get me kind of wondering about something I keep coming back to - does the color of your armor affect your playing?  Does steel, being dark and neutral, blend in better with surroundings making it easier to surprise people, or give them less of an idea where you are when they are shooting in a darker map?  What about using the blue?  Does it stand out more, in effect, putting a target on your head?  I've noticed most of the good players do use Steel, but there are some really good ones out there using other colors as well.  Opinions?

I just wish we could go into matchmaking with 16 players.  We've had to turn down some 2o2p people who wanted to get in the room because it only held 8.  That sucks.  The BR has been tough with the autoaim turned down.  It seems to take me more shots - I guess I need to work on my aim more.  My favorite weapon has to be the carbine right now, but it is fun to get people with the needler!