Can Xan only use the moonblade, or can others use the moonblade?

and while we're here, what are the special properties of the moonblade?

[ 06-15-2005, 12:39 AM: Message edited by: The Lilarcor ]

<font color="cyan">OK, only Xan can use the Moonblade, no other characters!

And if I remember rightly, it's just a normal longsword (1d8) that looks cool, and the special part about it is....

It allows Xan (a mage) to use a longsword, although the proficiency doesn't count as longsword (as mages cant have that).

It also gives a -1 bonus to Xan's armour class.</font>

[ 06-15-2005, 07:39 AM: Message edited by: Lavindathar ]

and its a +3 afaik? one of the few +3 weapons...

<font color="cyan">I'm pretty sure it's not.

It's just 1d8, -1AC.

No THAC0 bonuses, or anything else.</font>

Moonblades according to Forgotten Realms mythology/cosmology are special intelligent weapons that follow a family line and choose their bearer, no one not of the line can use one, and they tend to either deactivate (become nonmagical temporarily) for unworthy users, or slay an unworthy owner outright (slaying is the typical resolution, with deactivation being a very uncommon one, typically if the bearer is the last in his/her line and the sword is waiting for the next generation before it reawakens)

They are of course an elf only weapon, I don't believe even half elves can be tapped by the blades for ownership. A fun, but not overly useful item, especially since a mage should never get into melee combat.

Doesn't it give him 50% fire resistance? That's by far the most useful feature, I think.

<font color="cyan">Yep, forgot about that. You're quite right.</font>

It's not a useful item because it can only be used by Xan & Xan is such a pain that he should be ditched at the earliest opportunity.

<font color="cyan">Xan can be a decent mage.</font>

<font color="cyan">I'm pretty sure it's not.

It's just 1d8, -1AC.

No THAC0 bonuses, or anything else.</font> </font>[/QUOTE]This potent weapon was created by the smiths of ancient Myth Drannor. Moonblades are used in the long process of selecting a ruler for the isle of Evermeet. A Moonblade chooses its owner, and in the case of this sword it has chosen the elf, Xan. Only Xan can use this blade, anyone else who tries will find themselves unable to lift the sword. This particular Moonblade gives resistance to fire and gives its user a bonus to his armor class.

STATISTICS:

Damage: 1D8
Damage type: slashing
Bonus to hit: 3
Bonus to damage: 3
Special:
+1 bonus to Armor Class
+50% Fire Resistance
Weight: 4
Speed Factor: 5
Proficiency Type: Small Sword
Type: 1-handed
Not Usable By:
Everyone but Xan

just asking, but is there a way to shadowkeep or edit the blade so others can use it, or cheat a blade that only responds to your pc?

Undoubtedly there is a way yes. Isn't there a program Gatekeeper (the BG1 equivalent of Shadowkeeper) to do those sort of things?

I've never found enchanters to be useful in BG1, in PNP they are awesome, but that's because you have enough ways to make people do your bidding that you never miss those evocation spells (why worry about not having fireball when an army of peasants can take out the dragon for you, or at least provide a tasty diversion.

It can be done using IEEP. I haven't opened it in like a year, but there is a string that can be set to have the blade respond to a certain person IIRC.

It can be done using IEEP. I haven't opened it in like a year, but there is a string that can be set to have the blade respond to a certain person IIRC. </font>[/QUOTE]fun

where can I get the IEEP? I would like to try that for a mage I have been wanting to play.

And specifically, Xan should never get into melee combat. Any time I equip him with the sword it seems as though he's the first person charging after the hobgoblins, instead of running away. I've had to reload so many times because of him that I rarely take him in my group anymore, even though he's one of the more colorful personalities in BG1 IMHO. At later stages when he gains more buffing spells (I can't remember, do Enchanters get stoneskins, PfMW, etc?) it might turn out to be somewhat useful. But until then Xan is just a pincushion in the making.

Nonsense, he's a monster hypnotizing machine. Take over their minds and have them destroy each other.

Don't Do It!!!! The power of IEEP and the 'keeper' programs are not to be underestimated, also they can be highly addictive, especially if used for dark purposes.

<font color = lightgreen>I'd have to look around for some links, especially since TeamBG's site went away.

IEEP can allow you to create person-specific items, as can Near Infinity by restricting the usability.
If you want to get really fancy, put the "summon monster" effect on the weapon when it is equipped and then have the summoned creature's script check to see if the person holding the weapon is the item's designated wielder. If not, then make the person with the item drop it.</font>