A bit harsh, but... (Destiny)

by Malagate , Sea of Tranquility, Monday, July 21, 2014, 08:39 (3561 days ago) @ Doooskey

I don't think it's so much a matter of AutoRifles being OP as it is them working in most situations. Similar to the BR of yore. And especially when shields don't take as much punishment as they used to in Halo, AR's make a pretty good run-down weapon. It's really all about the sustained fire, and peppering with controlled bursts at range.

I've played the majority of my matches with a scout rifle, and I definitely feel like it's way too hazardous in close not to carry a shotgun because most everyone else has an AR. The one place I felt like my Scout Rifle crushed was in Iron Banner matches. Higher damage per single shot wins a lot.

I think it's just going to end up being what most people use (at least in the current iteration) because aside from extreme range, it's a pretty safe bet.

Side note: I don't see ANYONE using a hand cannon in the crucible. Can't really see any advantage over a Scout Rifle.

~m