Yes, it's another thread about heavies. It's only my opinion, so no need to read further if you're not interested.

I've been playing fps since Wolfenstein 3D, but never competitive. I usually run through the campaign once or twice, then move on to the next. I did play Unreal tournament multiplayer for a few months. It was fun, very balanced - everybody was essentially the same, just looked different.

I've been playing MMORPG's since Ultima online. Addictive! I play them for years. I skimmed by on a few of my college exams because I played a little too much. There is no balance - only strength in your role. Different tactics have to be used against various classes strengths and weaknesses. For most classic RPG's, you give up a lot of the physical skill required to be successful and add more intellectual skill and planning. (Just a general statement - not 100%)

MMOFPS seems to be the best of both worlds. There are typically roles to play, advancement within the game, and requires some skill on both levels. This game seems to have accomplished this better than others who have attempted the same. But I think the more competitive fps players would like to eliminate the class differences for the sake of "balance."

The roles as I see them:
Logi - support, revive, heal, replenish ammo, and some killing. relatively weak
Scout - sneaking, sniping, hacking, flanking, and killing. relatively weak
Heavy - kill. Strong
Assault - Everything, Strong

If this game shouldn't have roles, then take them away and make us all assault suits with different weapons. If it should, then let the heavies be the killers they are supposed to be. I hope CCP looks at the actual stats of each role (kills, k/d, wp) to determine if they're having the effect that they should instead of listening to most of the tears here. And don't use the abilities of a select few to determine the fate of all.