Guns are better suited to visual media like comics, anime, or movies.
They're boring to write about because they make combat repetitive.
Example:
Jack shoots at Tom.
Tom takes cover behind a wall.
Tom exposes himself and returns fire.
Jack takes cover.
And so on.
In traditional combat scenes, especially in genres like fantasy or historical fiction, there's a lot of emphasis on the skill, strategy, and physical prowess of the combatants. Martial arts, swords, spears, and bows allow for a detailed description of each movement, creating a choreography where each action and counteraction can be vividly portrayed. Firearms, on the other hand, often simplify this choreography into mere pulling of triggers and ducking for cover.
Moreover, they are difficult to balance. Either they are written as superfluous, and a cultivator can stop a bullet with their hand, be immune or even cut them in half with a sword, or they are so powerful that they make anyone a lethal threat (somewhat like in real life).
In contrast, primitive firearms like arquebuses introduce an element of suspense and strategy due to their limitations. Their slow reload times and unreliability can create tense moments in battle, where every shot counts and combatants have to carefully consider their actions. This reintroduces a level of personal skill and strategy into combat, aligning more closely with the narrative style of many fantasy stories.
