So what you are saying is nerf fusion rifles? But seriously, fusion rifles are for those of us who do not like rushing or camping. We engage with our primaries, and when a rusher shows up, we pull out the frifle. Its one of two specials treated like a special weapon (sidearms are the other). Recently, I thought I would try out sniping and shotgunning to see the difference. I met one semi skilled frifler, but he wasn't good enough to deal with me, and I haven't picked up a shotgun for more than a few games for most of year two. I thought fusion rifles were making a comeback because it got so easy to use them for me after the buff, but I can assure you that most friflers cannot use their friflers effectively, because the class still suffers from charge times and travel time. But you are a no skill shotgun scrub, so I wouldn't expect you to understand.