Guild Wars 2

What determines if a weapon design is too much like a weapon?

Design
Requirements
:
Designs
may not contain, as determined by the Sponsors, in their sole
discretion, any content that:
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is not Guild Wars 2 themed;
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is sexually explicit or suggestive; unnecessarily violent or derogatory of any ethnic,
racial, gender, religious, professional or age group; profane or pornographic; contains
nudity;
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promotes alcohol, illegal drugs, tobacco, firearms/weapons (or the use of any of the foregoing); promotes any activities that may appear unsafe or dangerous; promotes any particular political agenda or message;

probably if it represents any modern firearm/weapon…

I think you’re reading too much into the legalese.

It’s a standard disclaimer that means that the design shouldn’t promote the real life use of drugs or drink or RL weapons. Obviously it’s okay for a weapon to look like a weapon.

I’d do something like “Dragon Slayer’s Pride” and make it this really beant, warped, half melted piece of crap of a sword. Flavor Text
“This sword was proudly used by a reknown dragon slayer who witnessed first hand that fire melts metal. He then proceeded to smash the ruined sword against his foes till they died of a brain concussion.”

It is a little counter-intuitive…

At least Anet doesn’t have to follow these rules, and my norn can use a mug (Ambrosia) to focus her magic and have a refreshing pint of ale at the same time.