Guild Wars 2

I must say i love Thief, but i was forced to reroll to Ranger for the simple reson :

1h Swords attacks, and attack animations look crappy to me.

I know it is my personal taste, but still i think a lot of you noticed, how strange Sword attacks look somethimes.
Like : Hundred blades, Mesmers Blurred Frenzy or Thiefs “Auto” Attack.

I had to look in to the thing i realized some things why are they disturbing. this is what i personally found amiss:

1, There is only 1 tipe of 1hSword and it looks like a Long sword, when in fact some classes should be using short.
2, Not only all 1hSwords look like a long sword, but for resons they look way to long, when used is some skills.
-This might be becouse of the model is way to long by itself
or the animation makes it look to long,
or the effect of the animation the envelops the weapon.

Or all togather.
3, Classes tend to lift the sword way to high and leans way to forward while swinging it.
-Instead of using it araund belly area.
-Or keeping it moderately close to character (so they can react with it asap like in real)

I must also say : I understand the concept of the thief ( cant use 2 “long” swords since he must stay mobile and flexible), but i also know that there are light weapons like ShortSwords and Dirks that are like a Sword but are still light and should be able to use them Dual.
So i miss Dual Sword fight styles.

I must also ask : Why are all classes forced to use up all weapon slots?
I mean, why cant a thief use just 1 sword and get 5 skills with a theme of greater mobility. and get another skillsetup if wants to equip offhand item.
And the same goes for all classes, all (main hand) weapons. (not focuses and stuff)

I wouldnt mind seeing a dual sword in the expansion that was more about reactions than the actions them selves in the 4 and 5 slot.

Sometimes I feel that they were going for a more “fencing” or duelist vibe with the animations. I agree it can look odd using a big clunky knight’s longsword. I’ve been keeping an eye out for lighter-looking swords; I’d like to see a good light saber, or rapier. Hell I’d even take a decent scimitar.

You don’t HAVE to use a sword though, as a thief. Many people do not.

They also have many different skins for weapons. I’ve seen some less boring, less “omg English broadsword” looking 1handed swords. Higher level you get, more options you have.

as a practitioner of both fencing as a teenger(the sport)
and kenjutsu the last few years (part of ninjutsu training)
i have to say u most definitelly do not use any sword like that.
looks like you’re trying to hit a fly with a cane.
but it hasnt really bothered me that much.