I understand that capes can be a clipping problem (mainly with charrs), but GW2 is a great MMO and Anet has a skilled staff or else they wouldnt have made such a great MMO. I would love to have capes in the game! I think over all they make everyone look awesome! Also if clipping is such an issue and they can’t 100% get rid of it i am willing to put up with a little clipping now and then.
PS. WoW has the wargen race and although they do not get on all fours to run they are hunched over much like charr.