u/Alienboy3735

Jagex recently graphically updated the chaotic maul and it changed the weapon quite drastically. Namely:

• The way you hold the maul has been flipped. Previously, you'd hit enemies with the peen (spiky ball) of the maul. This has been changed to now be hitting enemies with the striking face (flatter side). I think Jagex may argue that this is more historically accurate, but I preferred the previous orientation.
• In line with flipping how the maul is held, the striking face has been enlarged by quite a bit. I feel that this throws off the visual harmony of the maul.
• The material of the maul has been replaced with a flat, grey, texture. Because of this, the updated maul gives off a very "plasticky" look. The original maul had much more variation in color, as well as having visual grain to break up the solid colors.

These are the main concerns I had. I've love to hear everyone else's opinions on the redesign. I'd also like to hear from the J-Mods who worked on the redesign to learn their thought process. It would help me understand why they made the choices they did. Thanks!