Shotgun noob here

[SkyHawk]

I don't get the "beef" with shotguns either, it's a weapon as any other. It's frustrating when there's a noob who camps round corners, seemingly invisible, only to emerge for half a second, splatter you, and retreat back into hiding - because that isn't playing the game. That is my definition of a "shotgun noob". However, 90% of players who use the shotgun use it masterfully and work it to it's potential - I think on a lot of maps the shotgun is a great weapon, although I use the SMG more, and am training with the AR.