I don't think so. The biggest thing about D&D is getting to make your character unique. Be it changing your armor, weapon, shield, what have you, the uniqueness would go away if you always played with the barbarian with an axe over his head. I know it's nitpicking, but I don't see it as going hand in hand with the actual D&D pen and paper games. Usually there is not enough room to set up a castle and show where each figure is precisely located.
Just my two cents.
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