Reapers are a novelty weapon. It's nice for Gwars, because it's a melee weapon that can also used ranged shots. You just have to use strategy with it, and not charge head-on into swarms of noobs with laming weapons that can just back strafe.
As for the Blue Rifle, it should be fixed no matter what people think of mousing. Some people are better with mouse, some are better with keyboard. It is obvious that mousing does have some advantages over keyboard, but you shouldn't bash them for getting lamed by someone using a mouse. If you think it's unfair, go speak with tha' fellow who scripted mousing. (Like that's gonna change anything.
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