I find giving weapons personalities a bit more easier to process than actual physical alterations. Swyrbhrat for example isn't really emphasizing physical appearance of the weapon but he does give his axe an identity and talks to "her" from time to time which may provoke odd stares but like other players that have egi / fairies to interact with, why not a weapon.
"Faithful Grymgohta is a harsh mistress, but I wouldn't have it any other way."
"Faithful Grymgohta is a harsh mistress, but I wouldn't have it any other way."