Returning player - flares are not throwable anymore?

[Eames]

Did devs mention why was this changed? To me flares seem a perfect thing to throw.

[ElvisHunter]

The changes to the wolf AI would make throwing your flare an almost guaranteed fight (I think.) But I also miss chucking the flare. 

[Scyzara]

@ElvisHunter is right: Wildlife AI was changed to make wolves and bears ignore flares, torches and brands lying on the floor.

I guess throwing a flare would thus likely result in the animal ignoring it, at least if your timing isn't really good (and the flare can scare the beast away while flying through the air^^). But I generally agree, I always liked the flare tossing mechanics, too. I'd love it if the the Devs figured out a way to reintroduce them.

[Eames]

I don't even want thrown or dropped flares to scare wolves - I just liked throwing them