Throwing Weapons?

Hey I'm just wondering if there has been any news on throwing weapons. Throwing weapons were something that I thought had a lot of potential in D2 but it was never fully realised.

I think a class that uses throwing weapons would be a nice fit for the unannounced strength/dexterity class.

So my questions are:
Are throwing weapons currently included in game?
If not are they planned to be implemented in game?

hmm^^ i dont like throwing weapons because its really unrealistic if someone throws a axe 15 meters or so on:D i never saw one who throw "real" weapons^^ knifes, ninja stuff etc. is realistic and cool, but a bow is better:P

i think there is no real potential.. only for some individuals

I always say wtf when I read someone saying how unrealistic a system in a game is I mean isnt this a game?

Is putting armor on then placing gems in it for better skill combo's realistic?I think not!

I like games for the reason that they are unrealistic takes me away from the realistic life I live lol.

Throwing weapons imo should be in the game and maybe a few skills for them as for a player char being designed around them thats another story

It's much easier to make skills that have some type of thrown weapon animation. Throwing weapons just seem so drab.

It's certainly a ranger's weapon.

Could you make thrown weapons more interesting? Maybe...

Other than simply suggesting their appearance in this game.

Imo, a throwing weapon would have to be slower attackspeed but higher damage then a bow.
It would suit a str/dex hybrid class better then a straight dex class.

I would see a throwing weapon as a ranged heavy damage physical hit with perhaps an extra effect like slow or bleed.

Some passive abilities could also increase the throwing distance, increase accuracy over a distance. You cant really miss a point blank shot ever unless your facing the wrong way.

I like the idea of throwing weapons. It woud provide another dynamic of ranged gameplay. Think of a warrior looking character running around attacking physically that can also toss an axe at enermies. This type of ranged weapon would require you to be strong and accurate (str and dex).

Thinking about it now, I would be suprised if this wasnt an ability of the str/dex hybrid class.

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p0rt wrote:

Imo, a throwing weapon would have to be slower attackspeed but higher damage then a bow. It would suit a str/dex hybrid class better then a straight dex class.

I guarantee that you don't have the strength to pull a 6ft (2m) longbow or equivalent compound bow which required well over 100lbs (440N) of force to draw. That being said, I agree that the impression of a throwing axe does lend itself to str/dex.

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anderdouche wrote:

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Vandro wrote:

Illusionist, fights with weapons (dagger/shield or bow) but uses illusion magic (concealment, mirror images, teleport, invisibility) to help him.

That sounds nice but instead of a those weapons, Id like something like throwing knives/hatchets/javelins and maybe for some of the skills to be some kinda buff for the weapon o.o...Idk I just like that :3

Yeah Ive had that idea for some time as well xD

Could always just be made a skill gem.



































Only on 1 handers of coarse.

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innoruuk wrote:

hmm^^ i dont like throwing weapons because its really unrealistic if someone throws a axe 15 meters or so on:D i never saw one who throw "real" weapons^^ knifes, ninja stuff etc. is realistic and cool, but a bow is better:P

i think there is no real potential.. only for some individuals

Honestly for a spear 15 meters is not to bad. Throwing it wouldn't be all that difficult. Accuracy would be another matter, but if we're talking about a class specializing in dexterity and strength i think it could be realistic to achieve these feats.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZMhYsQijKk&feature=related

In diablo there were few throwing weapons ,but they weren't really useful.
Im FOR those ,but you got to make them good enough as most of times they are limited.
Maybe there could be some throwing weapon that comes back? like round throwing blade - character throws it at enemy ,the sword hits the enemy and comes back?
Im for throwing weapons.