Originally posted by :exnbp:
Man I thought the same thing until I started playing 1.6 more. It's actually not too bad since most servers don't allow shields because of exploits as explained on older CS 1.6 threads on this forum. Give it a try man I'm sure you'll like it 
the shield has it's uses we were using it to rush during the game last night, 1.6 is great i love both the new rifles, and the integrated ASE setup is great, i just wish this was a standardized system, so all mp games ran through it, but oh well, i like it alot, you guys game for playing again tonight? i get off work about 8-ish in california time