Guild Wars 2

I think one of my biggest complaints about this game is the way characters wield their swords. Swords are my favorite weapon type to use, one handed and greatswords, but I have a hard time dealing with the fact that the characters hold their swords in the middle of the hilt.
Granted, this is probably a really small cosmetic gripe from me, and maybe others aren’t bothered by it, but every time I see it I get this really annoying pit in my stomach because I can’t make them grip it just below the guard like I’m used to. I don’t know if gripping it in the middle of the hilt is proper form or not, honestly, but I’ve just always seen swords held a certain way.
If anyone knows why this is, I’d appreciate the explanation. Overall, it only barely takes away from my enjoyment of the game, not enough for me to stop using swords, I’d just really like it if my characters would hold their swords differently. Does this bother anyone else?