*makes a random short post*
It seems like more and more people seem to be focusing on models themself and not the textures. IMO the best swords (especially for MMO\'s) are the ones with minimal exageration on the model. Just a basic sword design, but with very good realistic texture.
Every sword I see by someone new in 3d design has all these spikes, razors and cool nifty little doo-dads, but they aren\'t pulled off due to either unrealistic design, or the fact they have no good texture to compliment them.
Come on people, it isn\'t all model design. :|