Spiewalk, cut it out.
He means the signs above ther head that denote the team you're on. Or didn't you read that already? They are called avatars... learn something every day, don't we?
It'd be a little more realistic if they weren't there, but wouldn't make much difference except on FF servers.
As for ppl using custom skins that look like the opposing team, they'd only make a difference if everyone else had them downloaded.
The avatars are very much an EA thing. It reminds me of FIFA and the little sign that hangs above the head showing you who you have control of.
It'd be a nice thing if the server admin could switch avatars off or on. I think it'd be a little more atmospheric and tense if you didn't have them.
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