Good on you for keeping a positive attitude about it. Starting out with the weapon is what everyone should want and 343i a great decision. It also helps with team stratergy, like 2 people take an ar ( close range ) and the other 2 take the br/dmr( long range )
Halo 4 multiplayer is about why red vs Blue, elites have nothing to do with it, that's why there not going to be playable in the multiplayer. Welcome to the forums