All dependent on players skill, but why give a buff to players who do not need them. The skilled and experienced are buffed, and the noob is worse off.

I think the Veterans are now in a sweet spot where they aren't overbearing but certainly powerful if used right.

They could make do with an additional life though, so long as they have a cooldown between usage.

Throw grenade at vet's feet. Shoot said grenade. Shoot stunned vet in the head.

Or just take one k-grenade, and one-shot the veteran...

There is no viable reason in this world why shooter games should ever cater to low skill players.
If you are bad at aiming, play support and keep alive those who can.

But what if I am an LSM support... with a bolter !!! Bolter - best support NA/EU/BR/AUS/RUS/CN/ZIM.

That being said ...EC isnt going to survive based on 40 veterans playing... we need new people to get in ...git gudder and then keep it fun for all of us. So dont write off the new/lower skilled players(anyone can improve ).
WE NEED THEM.

If you are new to a game and run into Vet (maybe even a couple times in a row) it would be a viable lesson about stuff, like move in groups and follow orders =)

Honestly this game is a testament to ones character. It separates the weak from the strong. Those that remain and play this game improve as a gamer and those that leave never learn. Want to get to know someone or know how skilled they are? Play EC with them.