It seems every time I peruse the forums, no one is happy with the weapon balance in this game... To address this, I have a Modest Proposal that will balance out all weapons. First, to address Thorn. This weapon needs no introduction. What it needs is a sound thrashing from the Nerf bat. To bring this monstrosity in line, I propose that in addition to a burn, this weapon delivers a buff to the target that increases damage dealt for the duration of the burn. So those who wish to use it must worry about a counter attack, as their target is now able to kill them in quick haste. This will let Thorn still kill, but with a real and true threat to the user. There are no flaws in this, as pro-Thorn users can keep their weapon, and anti-Thorn users get increased damage. Everyone wins. Next, for the Last Word. It should not ALWAYS get the Last Word, even in close range. My proposal is simple, give enemies a final shot. When you kill someone with the Last Word, it triggers a Retort in which your dead opponent gets one final bullet to settle the score before death. This will give Last Word users the same gun, but give opponents a fighting chance. Now to address blanket issues. Since I have started with them, let's discuss hand cannons in general. Three shot headshot kill. Absurd. These devils can kill too quickly. Let's really test these so-called "marksmen". Make it four shots to the head, but make it "stun" the target. Four shots, but the enemy's controls slow down temporarily as a result of the impact to the head. That will solve the problem here. Pulse rifles, those ranged demons are the scorge of CCQ players. In some instances, two bursts kill, in others, they fire so quickly you drop before you can react. Riddiculous. In too many cases, the shot groupings are too close. To fix them, I suggest drastically increasing the size of the shot grouping if the user is moving. And if they're standing still, lower the RoF, they're supposed to be aiming! This will, I assure you, solve the pulse rifle problem. Auto rifles. Everyone wants these buffed. So I have a suggestion. Make each bullet push the target back and jar their sights in a random direction. You're getting shot, you shouldn't be able to return fire! Scout rifles. You want to call yourself a "marksman?" Okay. Only headshots do damage with these, body shots do nothing. There, shut up. Now for special weapons... Shotguns. Just who do you think you are? One shot kill, Outrageous! These infernal devices should take two or more shots every time. They shouldn't kill faster than anything else, they are not special! Snipers... One shot headshots, and sometimes even body shots... Who comes up with this stuff?! And firing while standing? No, these things should only be able to fire from kneeling position, and it should take two headshots to kill. Period. Fusion rifles. So absurd I will not dignify them with my wit. Remove them post-haste! Especially that preposterous Mythoclast... Now for the heavy weapons... Rockets. WHO THE DEVIL RUNS AROUND WITH THESE THINGS?! Remove them. One shot multitarget kills?! No. Too OP goodbye. Machine guns. Sit down Rambo. What kind of absurdity is this? Get these out of the game, they are beyond saving. This is, of course, just a Modest Proposal to balance the weapons.