I like the idea of DMR + Pistol starts. It allows more variety in terms of weapons use and also opens up the potential for someone to record great individual multikills with the extra ammunition. In terms of the DMR's actual characteristics, I think it sounds (and seemed) preferable to the Halo 3 BR, although the kill time is somewhat longer. It will be interesting to see if the longer kill time will encourage bolder map movement and reward teamshot as opposed to individual play-making. It's probably just too early to tell.