You guys are wasting time arguing with people who played only from gears 3 onwards. because since that game came out the whole franchise have been going down hill in versus for gears 1 and 2 players and in the same time getting better for the new comers.
Tc made their choice, they are catering to the new fanbase. removing execution/warzone from ranked is the biggest clue.
As a 06 vet my self I share OP opinion. the weapons are all too strong, its a campfest! the rifles are way overpoweres may aswell just make it 3 shots kill like Cod and be done with it.
Forcing us to play execution in private without earning xp is a big insult. I know its not a popular mode but It wouldnt hurt to include a one life mode in ranked or even dodge ball