Yes. Aiming the gun is easy
Yes. The range can be annoying
Yes. Almost anyone can use it effectively from day 1
But being a GOOD shotgunner isn't easy. Top tier shot gun players have immense skills in movement, pressuring opponents, and split second decision making.
I'm not defending shotgunners because I am one. Most people who know me, know that I snipe 99% of games. But it's kind of bullshit to discredit the skill set of another player.
I personally find using shotguns effectively very hard due to my passive nature, so when people make the statement that they take "no skill"... well I must just suck really bad. Right?
Watch the video, actually listen to my argument, then debate it all you want.
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People complaining XYZ takes no skill are just mad that it (whatever XYZ is) was the paper to their otherwise rock beat scissors tactics. Many folks are bad at adjusting tactics. Developing new strategies on the fly bc of the map, or the playstyle of their opponent. Asking for nerfs instead of learning to beat that which they are losing to.