i didn't say that the shotty should be used in scrims...now you guys are making me look stupid. which is not the complete truth: i am just MOSTLY stupid. obviously the rifles are the weapon of choice because of accuracy. however, i think that it's nice to be skilled in more than just those three weapons. scrims start with $800, correct? so you can't use the rifles right away. i honestly just threw the shotty in the mix for fun. but i do know that people can be very skillful with it. pending the map, i would argue that it could be used effectively in a match. it usually takes me two shots to take someone out with it. if i change my level (crouched, normal, jumping) i can usually fair ok. obviously, a rifle is the weapon of choice for all players, but underneath that, i'd say it is up to the individual. as mentioned before, pathboy can absolutely rape with a p90. i can't do that. so while, he would choose that weapon, i wouldn't. all a matter of personal preference and style of play.