When creating the rule sets, we strive to make them as competitive as possible. Stripping them down to increase the reliance on skill rather than luck as much as possible. Guns such as the FAMAS, AK74u and G11, are all overpowered compared to those in their respective classes. For example, the G11 is an assault rifle with the hip fire spread of an SMG (among other things), and the FAMAS (and AUG) is the fastest shooting weapon in the game, with little compromise in recoil and accuracy.
Quote from Quantic Rambo:
mlg rules allow for the highest and best quality in competition, best accuracy from distance etc and rely less on superior connection.
In relation to this, the FAMAS actually puts those with a better connection at a considerable advantage due to how quickly it kills. PS3 connection is different to PC, and even playing on half health on PS3 puts those with a worse connection at a considerable disadvantage, because they have little chance to escape while being shot IMO. That in itself is a whole other argument though.
Posted on Wednesday, 26th October 2011