One thing I suggested once (which imms seemed to hint was in the works) was for guildmasters to give people with the "newbie flag" tips. So when your assassin guildmaster teaches you to throw, he'll point out that as well as hurting your opponent, it prevents them from escaping for a bit, and also from actively using their own skills against you.

I don't remember this progressing towards "in the works" the way you described it. These sorts of basics (*) end up in helpfiles, which I'm happy to add more detail to as needed. We can't modify helpfiles at this moment (should be fixed shortly), but you can email me with these sorts of helpfile upgrades.

(*) Basics meaning "Stuff you need to know to get use out of this ability" and not "Arcane nanodetails". Helpfiles don't and shouldn't explain everything.


Using their knowledge of Nage Waza (throwing techniques), the assassin is able to grab their opponent and throw them to the ground. Thrown opponents are stunned, unable to take any action for a brief time. Certain classes are familar enough with these techniques to be able to roll safely out of harm's way.

Throw is a reactive skill, and it is easiest to throw someone who is attacking you directly, rather than someone else.

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