Board Thread:Off Topic/@comment-26397825-20160609071212/@comment-24534644-20160706001310

SomeoneYouUsedToKnow wrote: If it helps answer your question, Real-Life Chakrams were not supposed to return.

I know that; fantasy tropes have just implanted a false concept of what Chakrams are in the minds of all children everywhere. Still, I think the fantasy-style of chakrams are okay, so long as there is an explanation in place for how the hell they are supposed to come back when thrown. In RWBY, there is no explanation, at least not for the common joe.

@Hookshot: I like the trajectory idea... or I would, if it weren't for the fact that it would only work if the chakrams had blunt edges, since if they were sharp, then they'd just lodge into or cut through whatever they're thrown at.

Honestly, bearing in mind the fact that weapons are supposed to be extensions of the wielder's fighting style, and should be chosen to compliment their natural abilities... fantasy chakrams are one of those weapons that's only really valid if you have a Semblance that would allow for they're usage. Pyrrha's Polarity would work great with chakrams, as would any sort of telekinetic Semblance. But that's about it.