I can’t get down with assists being in the same category as core gameplay features.That's a gamers choice and that's OK. So I dont really subscribe to them not implementing an option due to the playing field aspect. Just like aim assist on or off in games, it exists even in mp games.
Just about everyone would opt for one button reload to be more competitive, throwing away immersion in favour of having a better chance at winning, making the feature practically redundant.