Lol I've got this game 2 months ago (250+ hours) have 2 dif 32's+a 28 that I earned without being constantly carried like many others and I even carry guys who got this game at launch. It just depends on your learning ability/skill/dedication honestly. The only thing that would make me seem like a noob is the lack of exotics that I used/own, I only have 2, maxed Truth and Icebreaker. So I agree with you entirely.