I would have to add that to begin with I did find it a bit tough, given I was in Beta but never played much of it (glitches, bugs and general BS). It took me a few weeks and now it feels like second nature just like orig S8. With atleast 2 half decent guys I can easily win swarm without dieing and usually with kills over 50. I have even traded in the incendary MG for the extended mag pistol. It would seem all weapons are about even, it is only the lasting effects of fire that can get that kill. Or the area of effect for rockets and pulse cannon. But then I compensate with normal armour and ablative (fire resistant) armour. I have also set all loadouts with just tungsten coating (bullet damage) and gyros (improved accuracy and reduced recoil). never use shield enhancements or any other passives.
But would have to agree, going downhill. Too much BS from TG. This refer a friend. I got 4 ppl to get S8. Only 1 got Prej and then he hardly ever on. Last night everyone on was on one of 3 auto b off servers. probably 40 total. (TAW, TTN and a Euro one) Me and guitar did manage atleast 1 relatively balanced game, others a bit biased but not total pooch screw.