I wonder why the SMGs got that Cert option though their damage output is seriously higher than the Automatic Scout Rifles. I know SOE didn't spend any attention to the 20 round problem so far, but it is like a slap in the face they gave this option to a weapon that doesn't necessarily need it while the Automatic Scout Rifles would make much more use of 30 instead of 20 rounds. At least it would give it a fair chance of killing enemies while still dealing low damage. I somehow can't fight the feeling they intentionally did never buff the Automatic Scout Rifles to push the SMGs they knew would come out 3 or 4 months from the initial game release. So what's up SOE? How about a +10 mag size Cert option for the Automatic Scout Rifles when the sales numbers of the SMG are fine?
As of now, IMO the auto scouts are completely useless and I personally would not recommend one to anyone over an SMG. With that being said SOE could/should easily tweak them to make them an actual option over the SMGs. If I were SOE I'd probably give them a slight damage boost, lower their ROF by a touch, and have their damage drop off increased slightly so they would outclass SMGs at medium range.
I agree with Koolaid's post. Something similar in this direction would be nice to see: Scout Auto: lower ROF and higher base damage > 167. Scout Semi: lower ROF and higher base damage > 400. Sniper Semi: +50 higher velocity and a bit better hip fire, maybe some additional attachments, flash suppressor etc.
