Quote Originally Posted by Segev View Post
Please clearly define what occurs on these two layers according to your formulation and understanding of the RAW.
The character throws the weapon to make a ranged attack.

The character throws the weapon (the weapon leaves the hand and travels a distance at a target). The character attacks by common english understanding of the word which defines the state of affairs. Player applies rules in Making an Attack to resolve what happens with regards to the game procedure for making a ranged attack.