Throwing Weapon Values

Throwing-weapon-type objects have four values.

• Behaviors: This value determines which set of behavior(s) this throwing weapon will exhibit when it is used, which behaviors are:
  • it drops to the ground when it hits;
  • it disappears when it hits;
  • it disappears when it misses;
  • it returns when it hits;
  • it returns when it misses;
  • it is easy to catch;
  • it is impossible to catch;
  • it "stings" those it hits (increasing its chances of conveying any poison that it may carry);
  • it functions well as a melee weapon;
  • it functions poorly as a melee weapon;
  • it does no melee damage;
  • it does area damage.

• Damage, Minimum: This value determines this throwing weapon's minimum possible damage to those it hits.

• Damage, Maximum: This value determines this throwing weapon's maximum possible damage to those it hits.

• Poison Status: This value determines whether or not this throwing weapon may be poisoned and, if it may, then which type of poison, if any, it carries.

See also Throwing Weapons.