Close quarters=shotguns Distance=snipers But NOW? Distance=snipers Close quarters=snipers?fusion rifles?side arms?primary? O wait...shotgun/melee combo MAP DESIGN IS A HUGE FLAW FOR THIS GAME!!! I dont know why people don't notice it....almost every map has a shotgun route and a ranged route, BUT the range routes usually have plenty of cover between the two distances to hide and counter a sniper if you move correctly....the few maps that are huge is run COMPLETELY THE SAME as a shotgun fest except instead of using a shotgun, a sniper is used. You will rarely run into someone on the combined arms maps with a shotgun. MAP LAYOUT WAS CATERED TO SHOTGUNS, MELEES, AND SUPER USAGE. FAST TTKs and FAST INVASION OF PERSONAL SPACE. Destiny's PVP will become too boring if it was too distanced. The PVPs main showcase comes from use of supers and quick kills. Don't see too many Seventh Column medals on a large map...just saying. In saying that...stop blaming the weapons...most maps are made for shotguns...if not then why so many close corners?...small rooms?... Disclaimer Yea shotguns were annoying with the added blink and sliding but, i don't mean to sound like an elitist, you have to be sure of your surroundings and stay vigilant...when you are on a close quarters map,adjust accordingly and anticipate a flank as well as becoming familiar with the flank routes...most shotgun deaths can be avoided but people tend to think they are invincible and invisible as if no one noticed where you killed them the last 3 times....they are going to come for you, kill you and t-bag you.....there are PLENTY of tactics to use ....its up to you to know when and what tactic to apply. Stop crying NERF and ask for some more balanced maps...an actual medium sized map that would make a fire arm and fusion rifle shine as well as make a shotgun stammer to get its kills. Disclaimer2 The shotgun nerf for its range I felt was very appropriate and needed, but this...this is staggeringly stupid....Leave it to bungie to completely nerf a subclass to oblivion, hence auto rifles, hand cannons, fusions, and now shotguns. DONT CRY NERF!!!! DEMAND BETTER MAP DESIGN!!!!! SUBMIT YOUR OWN MAP DESIGNS OR SOMETHING....STOP CRYING NERF!!!!! THE TERM NERF IS BEING ABUSED AS PEOPLE SEE IT CAN GET CHANGE!!! CHANGE THE RIGHT THING AND STOP CRYING NERF!!!! Disclaimer3 I'm a little uneasy with the pulse nerf. The range fix on those would have been appropriate but the damage nerf makes me feel uneasy. The auto rifle buff is a nice one...I feel indifferent about the others... Not putting a too long; didn't read If you can't read through a few paragraphs to make a valid point or discussion....YOU ARE THE PROBLEM...work or family is the only acceptable reason for not being able to read this Now but later is always a different story. Intelligent discussions below on how to fix these problems or any other problems/insights below...if your here just to make a rude remark or be negative and bring more toxicity....don't just don't you'll be muted.