Awesome! I am glad you enjoyed this small game! Drifting and throwing the mace are completely optional, but it may cater to certain situations or playing styles. I wanted to give players a sense of freedom and expression while playing this game. Some may have fun escaping some situations using drifting, or some may fix a "missed" swing with throwing the mace immediately. Still, I am super glad that you found your style and that it was a pleasant and fun experience :-)