Remember that pathetic gun called the "Stranger's Rifle"? Well, anyone who has played much crucible since 1.1.1 went live knows pulse rifles got some love, and this one in particular will take you out like a "pre-nerfed Suros Regime" on crack!
I just want to highlight the obvious over-correction Bungie made when balancing the weapons in PVP. Don't get me wrong, I think Bungie is on the right track (however frustrating it is to endure) in their efforts to make more guns relevant, but I do believe that in this latest "adjustment" Bungie has inadvertently caused many other well-loved guns to become nearly obsolete.
Here's to hoping release 1.1.2 will bring pulse rifles back from the stratosphere, down to a comfortable cruising altitude.
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And people on the forums keep trying to act like shotguns aren't a problem still. Jesus fućking Christ. I don't think it's necessarily shotguns by themselves though. It's just the blink/shotgun combo, or someone getting a shotgun with perks like knee pads, or hunters sing the ability to slide further. Some of the abilities/perk rolls is what's breaking the PVP. It's very possible to counter some of the weapons people say are OP and stuff. But when someone blinks towards/over you with a shotgun, you pretty much can't do shit. Same with someone that has knee pads and is sliding at you 50 mph with range finder and/or shot package. It's pretty much a confirmed kill no matter what you do.