25 Jul 13, 01:46AM
Adressing some comments above I think the SMG is clearly under the AR on most circumstances, even tactically, having map awareness and being concious of your weapon limitations does help but doesn't change that others will be above you if they play with the same mindset and a better gun which also possess a wider set of options when playing certain modes.
So regarding balance, i agree there won't be a point where everyone is pleased, but if everyone can have a choice where the gun exceels on its best characteristic while at the same time having cons for certain situations (like shotgun), you won't feel so safe when choosing a single weapon for every matter, hence forcing you a little more to pick different guns for each job or trouble the match may present, giving player another view of the game that doesn't base on he mastering one gun and getting too much reward for it.
PD: I enjoy the SMG, and never got used to the AR, i never found amusing being able to propel yourself at high speed, not even with the SMG, but i see why people likes it and the logic behind it, but my favorite just is and will be the SMG for a good while.
So regarding balance, i agree there won't be a point where everyone is pleased, but if everyone can have a choice where the gun exceels on its best characteristic while at the same time having cons for certain situations (like shotgun), you won't feel so safe when choosing a single weapon for every matter, hence forcing you a little more to pick different guns for each job or trouble the match may present, giving player another view of the game that doesn't base on he mastering one gun and getting too much reward for it.
PD: I enjoy the SMG, and never got used to the AR, i never found amusing being able to propel yourself at high speed, not even with the SMG, but i see why people likes it and the logic behind it, but my favorite just is and will be the SMG for a good while.