Anthropomorphise!?!? That word should
not be bandied about in MMORPG's!! :wink:
Regarding weapons, I think you both make valid points. A warrior is a professional and a professional requires "tools of the trade". In this case, those tools will take a tremendous amount of abuse and it is the mark of a good warrior to care for those weapons..after all..his life depends on them!
Over time, however, those weapons will become stress weakened and will eventually need to be replaced. Of course, this includes armor.
A warrior who holds onto an old axe for nostalgic reasons or because he named his weapon "Charlene" (movie trivia, can you guess it?)...does a disservice to himself and those he has pledged to defend.
Now, having said that, I would like to address the "named weapon" issue. I agree with TDD regarding this practice. The naming of a weapon should be a ritualistic rite, especially if the weapon has a dweomer or is imbued with magical properties. Critical to this, is if the weapon could or does carry an intelligence as well, be that benevolent or malicious.
One would expect a magically forged weapon of this sort to have a good "shelf life".
I really liked RJ's take on magically imbued weapons idea with the "Heron-mark Sword"; blades forged with the One Power and identifiers of true Blade Masters. There are very few in existence, and the very sight of such a weapon made an opponent quake in his (or her) boots.
Instead of naming every weapon down to your eating utensils, I like the idea of a weapon "title" denoting a master of destruction.
If I were Dalin ThunderAxe, wielder of the Molly Hatchett, and everybody knew that only a skilled, incredibly strong warrior even thinks about wielding such an axe, then I would inspire fear even
before combat begins.
Quote:
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Luke Skywalker, "Look at the size of that thing!"
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And being a true warrior, I want only the best to protect my behind! If I wield "Charlene" and "Jessica" ends up in my possesion and "Jessica" is a better blade..well....adios "Charlene"!
And no, that by no means describes my personal life...heh heh