The Beta only features some of the weapons, correct?
All of them except for the 3 Pre Order Assault Rifles.
On the matter of wich, I hope you can get them other ways than just Pre Ordering the deluxe version. I will pre order the game but i cant get the Deluxe version because in the UK it has been monopilised by GAME (Video Game retailer). So they are the only outlet selling it. I will be getting the inevitable premium for Hardline so i'll be surprised if they are not included with that however (Hopefully they are).
On the Beta. I really enjoyed it, It was a fresh relief from the seriousness and fairly slow pace of BF4. I really like the new more responsive and quicker player movement and I for one was a fan of the quicker TTK. In a fairly infantry focused and more close quarters style gameplay it made sense to me and fitted in well. I liked the modes and maps. I have a gripe with Heist however, Its not so much a critisism of the mode but rather the players themselves. Countless times I felt I was the only one trying to capture packages or Chase after and return them. A lot of the time I would pickup a package and find myself alone and with no help to get it to the drop off point. Me marked on the minimap and no one on my team helping me to move the package. Most of my team mates playing TDM on the bank roof or on the multi storey parking lot oblivious to whats actually going on. When played with a competent team however it was very enjoyable and is good simple idea for a mode. Conquest is just Conquest ofcourse, I really liked Dust Bowl though. I think its a perfect size and scale. Its big enough for vehicles and 64 players but its perfect as all the flags are no more than 250-300 metres away so running from flag isn't very painfull at all. Bonus points for the Breaking Bad influences to
The Progression and Unlocking system is great. I love the buy what you want aspect for the weapons and attachments its a lot less hassle and a lot fairer way of doing things.
I like the weapons and classes to, My favorite being the 37 Stakeout, Uzi, UKS-74, AKM and P90. Ofcourse I like the M16A3 and M416 for their performance but these weapons offered character as well as performing acceptably.
I unlocked the 4 class sidearms through assignments aswell. The G17 for the operator is the best in class. The .410 Jury is more of a novelty weapon however and while powerful at close range can be inconsistent. The Bald Eagle is basically the best Single Shot sidearm in the game along with the .44 Mag and .357RS. The Mac 10 is a great machine pistol and best in class only bettered in close range performance by the K10 SMG.
Overally I really enjoyed the Beta I got up to rank 70 and I am looking forward to release immensely.