Re: (TFT) Axe vs. Mace/shortsword damage

[Martin Gallo <martimer@mindspring.com>]

I think part of the reason that 'in reality' some axes and hammers can  
be thrown while others cannot has to do with the balance point of the  
individual weapon. A weapon not balanced for throwing will be much  
tougher to strike with the 'damage' part rather than some other part  
(handle, etc.).

Some hammers and axes have historically been designed to reach over  
and grab the opponents shield or just negate the shield (by using a  
spike on the end of the weapon) rather than for throwing.

On Apr 14, 2009, at 6:16 PM, Sgt Hulka wrote:

> I've considered house ruling that the mace can't be thrown.
>
> But then I'd have to house rule that the Greathammer *can* be thrown.
>
> Into the Labyrinth allows you to wear chainmail, carry a tower  
> shield, and wield a small axe at 11 ST. A mace weighs too much (but  
> a shortsword doesn't). That's the only major difference between the  
> two I've found that might justify the 0.5 average damage bonus of  
> the mace.
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