[quote name='clickpow']Didn't bother to read your post because your first two sentences were enough. The lancer/hammerburst rip through people in 5-6 shots active reloaded, you just have bad aim. If someone runs up and kills you with a shotgun it is either they are good at maneuvering or you are not good/don't pay attention. At a high level of play this game is going to be 80% ranged weapons.
People @ what I call random level don't have the skill to stop a good player with a shotgun, which may be why you are having a bad time and seem to think the game is "unbalanced."[/QUOTE]
He made some solid points, read his message through. Don't just give him a "Whatever you're saying is stupid, you just suck".
I say it's a mix of both. Obviously, if you're new to the game, facing someone who has played Gears 1 and 2 isn't going to go so well for you. They know what they're doing, they know when to use the shotgun and what manuevers to use. At the same time, the shotguns ARE a bit ridiculous. If you're that close to somebody where they're blasting you in the face with a shotgun, though, you should have yours out too. Gears is an interesting system, it has its own style of play.
It all just takes some getting used to. Don't start fighting over it.