 Starting in episode 46 in season 3, the weapon reticules (the  circular targets which corresponded with pistols and the rectangular  targets in episodes 43, 44, and 45) were effectively removed from  the series. As explained on the www.redvsblue.com forums, this was  done by filming the series in "Oddball" rules, and giving the  cameraman in the game the "Plasma Pistol" weapon. "Oddball" involves  a character switching his weapon for a ball