I like the new maps.
I am not a "good" player by any means. I generally get killed more than I deal respawns to my opponents. But I keep it fun.
If you think what opponents are doing is terribly predictable, then you have an advantage. There is an antitode to every tactic. Even that big map, the Creek where everybody has to be a sniper and you can't move around in that valley.
Just use an assault rifle and RPG and clear out the nesting spots.
I'm pretty easy to please when it comes to games I guess. I see it as a product. They sold it, I bought it, either I like it or not. I do not buy a product predicated on what that company will or will not do to improve the product after my purchase. Anything they do is golden as far as I'm concerned. The no-hassle mulitplay on Live is a Godsend as are any expansion maps.