I can't figure out where to post this, but this seems to fall into my category slightly. I'm more than pissed that I payed $62 to play a game that a.) doesn't reward you for time spent (exp cap)[especially when it is super time consuming to put a dent in all the Specializations, Spec Ops, etc.], or the random exp bans (which I have now gone 4 days without exp gained in anything, though my friends account on the same xbox still gains exp). This is a joke. A slow server with all the people playing is understandable, but not when the fundamentals of the game itself are screwed up. Anyone know where I can rage about this random exp ban I apparently have? I'm honestly playing NCAA Football 2011 over Halo 4 right now because I'm so fed up with this mess. And 343 obviously doesn't want anyone knowing how to contact them besides these useless forums that will probably give me no help, because I, the consumer, do not matter to large industries apparently. Anyway...
To the original statements, the boltshot is amazing. Yes, it does seem to have a little to long of a range at times, but it is perfect to have for those campers who crouch with swords/shotguns/sticky detonators/etc. I believe the bolt shot is the counter to all the crouching that has gone on since I began playing ranked in Halo 4. 50's even crouched around, afraid they may get destroyed if they don't crouch. Halo 4 has a better team aspect, as you can sprint to help your team, as well as sprinting away from these crouches you hate so much. My advice to you, because no matter what they do, there will always be crouchers (EVEN WITH INVIS!!!). Fortunately, you have the option of the bolt shot and promethean vision. Use that, and you will no longer complain about randoms hiding around for games on end. That's what I did, and now bad team shooting from randoms is my main problem.
The DMR is OP. It's the first weapon I used in a load out because I wanted to try it, and had no problem mastering it. The BR seemed like it took more getting used to, but you have to play differently with BR in hand, possibly for some of the reasons you stated.
