How about you just make it like it was in year one where everyone spawns with ammo. Rather than ruining your own competitive game type by forcing a specific meta, rather then letting people play the way they want. To me, it sounds like you want people to not play competitive because you don't give a damn.
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1. People complained about every single meta 2. It's a loot shooter. Meta shifts need to happen to keep the carrot fresh. 3. It's a loot shooter. Hordes of new weapons, armour and abilities are added through the games life. The meta will shift