Am I the only one who finds this experience loss feature a pain? I know its to make a challenge and all, but with the die-or-not damage system and the cover not really extremely helpful not to mention how hard it is to find an enemy to shoot at on an online server. I find myself gaining 10 or so Exp. and then losing twice as much or even four times as much on deaths, and most weapons and even the radio being locked until higher levels, I don't get anywhere. Maybe it's just because I am terrible at the game, but I'd still like to have fun even if I suck

Get to the roof tops. Camp.
After you get XP for vest, do Rambo

Hmm, which mode is this, Invasion or Dominance, and which server? Losing ~40 XP doesn't sound right for either. Invasion has about 3 XP penalty for death and Dominance has none. Invasion gives you at least 3 XP per bot kill, so if you kill at least 1-2 enemies per life, you're already doing progress. Destroying vehicles and being involved in base captures also gives you XP.

And healing. Don't forget the healing, it's a very good way to earn xp/rp from very early on.

The quickest way to earn XP is to be in the Capture Zone (dotted lines) on the map when they are being taken. If it's a highly active area you may take it, lose it and take it again. This can add up. If you are playing Invasion (Online Co-op) just be with the front, and do your best to be in the CZ when you hear it start to beep.
Also try using a riot shield to get yourself safely up for those last minute rushes. I do this tactic ALL the time now with so many player. You can usually run the last little distance and get in quick enough to get the XP for helping take it.

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