Episparh
In reality, soldiers are specialized with different weapons and they work together. NPCs are following this concept as well: Sharpshooter, Comando, Striker, Enforcer.
The concept of shields is lame though, especially the thing that 1% shield can tank enormous amount of damage AKA damage do not bleed through a dropping shield.
So, for CZ, either adapt your weapon/play stile with your team, or use 2x Karma L-6
Totally agree with this, but there are many people who prefer to play solo. Unfortunately the game is increasingly shifting priorities towards team play. I think their attempt to sit on two chairs at the same time is not a good solution. In any case, as long as I use plasma and 2x Karma L-6, as you said ))