They went more for an unrealistic but stylish look, rather than a realistic look. If this was ARMA, I think you'd have a point. But I don't think Bungie is taking Destiny too seriously in terms of functionality in the weapon department.
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Or taking the game serious in any terms, at all.
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Which is all fine and dandy. I like the design of most of them. They just don't make sense in many instances. If they were all more like Hawkmoon and Thunderlord up there, I'd be happy.
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Oh no, I get your point. Its like Skyrim having swords that look like bloody paddles. In my opinion, its terrible weapon design because it would just function stupidly, but unfortunately that was their vision for the game.
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And don't even get me started on bows made of solid metal!
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Fantasy Logic, the most confusing logic of them all!