I'm very happy you tested the BR against the Carbine, that was like reading my mind. When I saw how "dummied down" the effectiveness was on my beloved BR, I was saddened, depressed, and yes, I admit, a little angered. But I kept the faith in you there at Bungie that you would see this, and maybe, just maybe, when the game ships, the BR won't be acting like an inbred love-child. The carbine definitely received a boost, and to me, that's ok. I felt it was a little weak before. The only other thing I can think of is to please make the usable items (bubble shield, portable grav lift, power drainer, trip mine) where you CHOOSE to pick it up or not. Sometimes I don't see something lying next to me and accidentally pick up something I don't need/want, and then I have THIS thing when I come across the thing I DO want/need....frustrating. Make it where you have to press RB to pick it up, just like you have to do to pick up a weapon.