First off, this forum software does not work with Konqueror which makes me want to beat someone to death with a bag of doorknobs (supply your own doorknobs). Now that the blood's been angried up.

>This would give observers a concrete way of knowing
>approximately how many charges an AP has.

The formal structure for determining titling/weapon restringing
would be more complex that X+/-Y. You only get the basics from
a sober post.

The groundwork would involve implementing the 'worthy opponent'
suggestion for charges (some opponents provide more/fewer charges
to the A-Ps weapon based on quality of opponent; determined in
a separate algorythm). Titling/weapon restringing would not be
based purely on total charges, too the charges representing the
worth of the opponents killed. AP's who routinely best worthy or
unworthy opponents would be subject to various titles/weapon names
based on some predetermined values (I have suggestions, but the
Imms are obviously capable). Titles/restrung weapons would be
a rarity in the lands. Few AP's, and fewer specific AP weapons
are preceded by their reputation. The variety here is that some
AP's are known for the weapons (restring), but some known by their
own reputation (title) either for cowardice or keeping on keeping on.

The gist is that title/restringing could be handled entirely
without Immtervention, with the exception of the initial selection
of titles/weapon names. I'm sure if you asked Valg for a list
he would reply "Do you want that alphabetically?".

Examples:
AP the Complete Bastard, Feared by the Defenseless
(wielded) An enormous axe named "One Inch #####".

>This may or may
>not be a good thing for the game, but is certainly not good
>for the AP.

The titling/restring is window dressing sure (as they all are),
the variable charge system is worthy, and if the AP is 'known'
for either themselves or their weapon (whichever moreso or both)
then for those few, those bastardly few, this offers a reward
or at least a perception of their reputation. Whether it be to
their benefit or detriment depends on the character of the
character.

..with low startup cost and little maintenance.. could work.

DwE.