i literally had no idea that weapon power applied in Iron Banner until tonight from the forums. first, it's a crappy idea, all it really does is give an advantage to players that are most likely better and more experienced for playing the game longer. they, in turn, are more likely to earn the rewards... it's like the rich getting richer and the poor getting nowhere. secondly, I am a level 24 using an auto rifle and sniper rifle and I hit a 3.5 KD earlier. The whole "pulse rifle and shotgun" only thing is mild nonsense. Yes, they are really friggin' strong, sometimes it can be frustrating getting one shot killed by a shotty, but all in all good strategy and play with a trusty auto rifle wins out and the top scorers in all my matches seem to use auto rifles primarily. Also I'm a Titan, which I've come to realise is potentially the worst class for the crucible as you don't have all the crazy stuff the Warlock has that seems to also have priority and you can't run around hacking everyone up as a Hunter.