User blog comment:Plexioth- xD/Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate/@comment-189.186.139.122-20130303173319/@comment-119.93.94.59-20130304033531

I think people usually main weapons because they want to master that certain weapon first before moving on to others. Unlike series VETERANS... most of us "normals" could only confidently use a few weapon types, usually requiring compatible armor skills. And most of the time, people could only have enough free time to farm for a few armor sets specific to their chosen weapons. I guess you can blame life for that. SO overrated.

Though I guess some people just enjoy using a certain weapon type regardless of situation, or like to challenge themselves by using a non compatible (move set-wise) weapon on a monster.

Personally, I just use two weapons until they become stale. Then I switch to a different weapon (complete with a new armor combo), then the game feels so fresh again. Then I go back to the "stale" weapons and realize they are fun to use again. :D