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It is complete bullshit.

I had never encountered this issue until I bought Battlefield 3 several months after it launched. So instead of having a fair game I was faced with already more experienced players who also had better guns, laser sight, flashlights, extra ammo, SCOPES and other valuable equipments. It was a huge turn-off for me, but the issue eventually solved itself, obviously.

So yeah, I don't like it one bit. Halo 4 found a good balance though where you'll level up fast, weapons are cheap, power weapons are earned through effort in each match (meaning that you can't respawn with them), and when playing large maps in Big Team Battle you'll have the Battle Rifle (mid/far-range weapon) unlocked automatically from start. Not to mention how you can play playlists like, "Flood" in which you won't be able to use any unlocked weapons or equipment, making it the perfect playlist for those who want to unlock some important equipment before playing other competitive matches.

I should point out that I think Halo 3 had its disadvantages as well. Some people would be so dedicated to the game that they kept track on how long it took for power weapons and equipment to respawn, resulting in a massive advantage over casual Halo 3 players who only played the game once in a while. That's why I prefer the Halo 4 system.


Anyway, great topic! :P