Where is Xan? - Page 2

Neomi · 01-11-2005, 05:51 PM

Xan is ok, but you're not missing out on too much. His personality is really the best part, and even that gets on my nerves after a while.

As an enchanter, he's missing out on some nice attack spells. His moonblade is cool and all, nice fire resistance bonus, but the problem is he keeps charging into hand-to-hand combat which is exactly where he does NOT need to go with his miserable HP and AC. I don't know how many times I've had to reload because Xan charged some stupid Kobold who shot at him with arrows before I had a chance to move him out of danger and tell him to CAST SPELLS!

Xan the Enchanter · 01-12-2005, 06:03 PM

I wonder why he turned hostile, man? :3

Xan (as all can see) is my favorite NPC. I, personally, prefer him over Edwin but I am in the minority there.

You can beat the game without him. Many have.

Taran · 01-14-2005, 08:27 AM

if i had a gun, i would shoot xan in the head

Kestrel Daystar · 01-14-2005, 08:42 AM

But then you'd just end up breaking your moniter and that wouldn't be good for anyone.

--Kestrel--

Xan the Enchanter · 01-15-2005, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Taran:
if i had a gun, i would shoot xan in the head

Whyyy!? I am lovable! XD

CerebroDragon · 01-18-2005, 12:53 PM

Tsk Tsk, more empty headed anti-Xan zealots abound I see.

Guns to the head indeed. I'm almost sure that if a gun was given to Xan he'd almost consider doing the job himself, 'specially since there's so much irrational hatred towards him and all. [img]tongue.gif[/img]

After all, the world is a miserable place, is it not?

Oh well. Some people just don't get it do they Xan? [img]smile.gif[/img]

JrKASperov · 01-18-2005, 02:28 PM

Anti-Xans: Your quest is vain [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Xan kicks ass, as does Kagain: the only thing better than gold, is MORE gold.

TheWiSeFooL · 01-21-2005, 02:01 AM

Well firstly XAN is not to the EAST of MULAHEY he is in the cavern above MULAHEYS chamber.

* I don't understand how XAN could of turned hostile unless you somehow cast an area effect spell but then again you spoke to him first right???

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but the problem is he keeps charging into hand-to-hand combat which is exactly where he does NOT need to go with his miserable HP and AC. I don't know how many times I've had to reload because Xan charged some stupid Kobold who shot at him with arrows before I had a chance to move him out of danger and tell him to CAST SPELLS!
---------------------------------------------------Originally posted by: Neomi

Thats why for this reason even if I have party AI on and customised scripts I use the handy space bar PAUSE to reissue commands depending on the situation or if a character is starting to die (like quaff down a potion or cast a healing spell or just in case I might accidentally kill an innocent bystander in the street thats caught in the crossfire) as I see fit. Change of TACTICS is maybe necessary even if it stops the flow of combat and makes slower and more boring. Try changing your XAN script to mage DEFENSIVE or Ranged attack.

* I think its is possible for you to recreate NPC's with CLUA Console if you really wanted to.

* yeah only thing I don't like about XAN is he can't memorise fireballs, magic missiles or lightning bolts, his character is a little bit too gloomy (you need someone to boost the morale of the party when the going gets tough and the dark side threatens to overwhelm you???), Edwin is evil in a very funny sort of way but the evil character I like the most is SHAR-TEEL the man-hater, she ROCKS! and SAFANA is cool!

Kestrel Daystar · 01-21-2005, 06:57 AM

Alright, quick question. In BGI, do the NPCs ever have banters and interjections?

--Kestrel--

SixOfSpades · 01-21-2005, 02:46 PM

They will sometimes say things to one another, but that doesn't pause the game like it does in BG2. It just appears in the Text Window, and if other things are happening, you might miss it.

Some NPCs are geared to say their stuff in response to others, so it's combinations of NPCs that can get talkative. Some sets include pairing Khalid & Jaheira with Xzar & Montaron, or Shar-Teel with Eldoth, or Tiax with Quayle.

01-11-2005, 05:51 PM	#11
Neomi Zhentarim Guard Join Date: January 28, 2004 Location: Houston, TX Age: 53 Posts: 312	Xan is ok, but you're not missing out on too much. His personality is really the best part, and even that gets on my nerves after a while. As an enchanter, he's missing out on some nice attack spells. His moonblade is cool and all, nice fire resistance bonus, but the problem is he keeps charging into hand-to-hand combat which is exactly where he does NOT need to go with his miserable HP and AC. I don't know how many times I've had to reload because Xan charged some stupid Kobold who shot at him with arrows before I had a chance to move him out of danger and tell him to CAST SPELLS! __________________ \"Though we name the things we know, we do not necessarily know the things we name.\" -Homer W. Smith

01-12-2005, 06:03 PM	#12
Xan the Enchanter Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: December 23, 2004 Location: Asleep beneath R\'lyeh snore Age: 41 Posts: 33	I wonder why he turned hostile, man? :3 Xan (as all can see) is my favorite NPC. I, personally, prefer him over Edwin but I am in the minority there. You can beat the game without him. Many have. __________________ [img]\"http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v351/PsiYamaneko/sketcyxansig.jpg\" alt=\" - \" />

01-14-2005, 08:27 AM	#13
Taran Manshoon Join Date: February 11, 2003 Location: North Carolina Age: 35 Posts: 248	if i had a gun, i would shoot xan in the head __________________ [url]\"http://www.True-Source.net\" target=\"_blank\">www.True-Source.net</a><br />Your True Source for all gaming news by yours truly

01-14-2005, 08:42 AM	#14
Kestrel Daystar Elminster Join Date: October 12, 2004 Location: The Green Pastures of England\'s Fields Age: 37 Posts: 458	But then you'd just end up breaking your moniter and that wouldn't be good for anyone. --Kestrel-- __________________ [img]\"http://img116.exs.cx/img116/7517/signature1en.png\" alt=\" - \" />

01-18-2005, 12:53 PM	#16
CerebroDragon Red Wizard of Thay Join Date: March 2, 2003 Location: Ballarat, Australia. Age: 46 Posts: 878	Tsk Tsk, more empty headed anti-Xan zealots abound I see. Guns to the head indeed. I'm almost sure that if a gun was given to Xan he'd almost consider doing the job himself, 'specially since there's so much irrational hatred towards him and all. [img]tongue.gif[/img] After all, the world is a miserable place, is it not? Oh well. Some people just don't get it do they Xan? [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ Diddledy High, Diddledy Low, Come Brave Blood Sheep, You've a goodly way to go. - Brilhasti Ap Tarj

01-18-2005, 02:28 PM	#17
JrKASperov Fzoul Chembryl Join Date: July 16, 2003 Location: Wa\'eni\'n Age: 39 Posts: 1,701	Anti-Xans: Your quest is vain [img]tongue.gif[/img] Xan kicks ass, as does Kagain: the only thing better than gold, is MORE gold. __________________ God is in the rain.

01-21-2005, 02:01 AM	#18
TheWiSeFooL Manshoon Join Date: July 17, 2003 Location: Australia Age: 47 Posts: 159	Well firstly XAN is not to the EAST of MULAHEY he is in the cavern above MULAHEYS chamber. * I don't understand how XAN could of turned hostile unless you somehow cast an area effect spell but then again you spoke to him first right??? -------------------------------------------------- but the problem is he keeps charging into hand-to-hand combat which is exactly where he does NOT need to go with his miserable HP and AC. I don't know how many times I've had to reload because Xan charged some stupid Kobold who shot at him with arrows before I had a chance to move him out of danger and tell him to CAST SPELLS! ---------------------------------------------------Originally posted by: Neomi Thats why for this reason even if I have party AI on and customised scripts I use the handy space bar PAUSE to reissue commands depending on the situation or if a character is starting to die (like quaff down a potion or cast a healing spell or just in case I might accidentally kill an innocent bystander in the street thats caught in the crossfire) as I see fit. Change of TACTICS is maybe necessary even if it stops the flow of combat and makes slower and more boring. Try changing your XAN script to mage DEFENSIVE or Ranged attack. * I think its is possible for you to recreate NPC's with CLUA Console if you really wanted to. * yeah only thing I don't like about XAN is he can't memorise fireballs, magic missiles or lightning bolts, his character is a little bit too gloomy (you need someone to boost the morale of the party when the going gets tough and the dark side threatens to overwhelm you???), Edwin is evil in a very funny sort of way but the evil character I like the most is SHAR-TEEL the man-hater, she ROCKS! and SAFANA is cool! __________________ \"In My Humble opinion....<br />I shouldn\'t give a humble opinion\"<br /><br />~TheWiSeFooL~

01-21-2005, 06:57 AM	#19
Kestrel Daystar Elminster Join Date: October 12, 2004 Location: The Green Pastures of England\'s Fields Age: 37 Posts: 458	Alright, quick question. In BGI, do the NPCs ever have banters and interjections? --Kestrel-- __________________ [img]\"http://img116.exs.cx/img116/7517/signature1en.png\" alt=\" - \" />

01-21-2005, 02:46 PM	#20
SixOfSpades Dracolisk Join Date: September 16, 2001 Location: Bellingham, WA, USA Age: 47 Posts: 6,901	They will sometimes say things to one another, but that doesn't pause the game like it does in BG2. It just appears in the Text Window, and if other things are happening, you might miss it. Some NPCs are geared to say their stuff in response to others, so it's combinations of NPCs that can get talkative. Some sets include pairing Khalid & Jaheira with Xzar & Montaron, or Shar-Teel with Eldoth, or Tiax with Quayle. __________________ Volothamp's Comeuppance Everything you ever needed to know about the entire Baldur's Gate series......except spoilers.

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