While I fully agree with you, It is a bit of a complication, well actually it should not be due to the fact that all the character models are new....for the 2d client it would be nearly impossible, but for the new client I see no reason why they cant do this...I am fairly sure all they are doing is loading a different sprite based on direction, so it should be easy to just redraw the sprit with the weapon in the other hand. I do not work for them...but that is how I would do it.