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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Nyeshet" data-source="post: 3018568" data-attributes="member: 18363">I can't imagine a screaming weapon being used from a ranged ambush, and in fact, I would houserule that using such a weapon would add a +20 to the hide check. Sort of like trying to hide in the dark with a glowing weapon. BTW, in 3.5e did the rule about 1/3 - 1/2 of all magical items glowing (and all psionic items muttering) go away or is it still in effect. I generally require a Spellcraft check during the crafting of a magic item if the caster does not wish for it to glow (color determined by school of magic, brigthness by intensity of magic). Getting back to the subject of the thread, sonic weapons are rare - in part due to the inability to use such from hiding or in ambush, and in part because I make them mutter / hum incoherently all the time (in addition to perhaps glowing). Would you want to carry around  a weapon that is constantly producing not only torch bright light but also a voice-loud constantly changing shrill sound? Sheathing it only muffles the sound and light: a little can still be heard and seen unless the handle sticking out of the sheath is well covered. Of course, I treat Thundering weapons as just that: 'thundering'. The sound upon impact is akin to a lightning strike upon the target. The target makes a save verse temporary deafness, while those near get a save based on their distance (5 ft = +5 to save, 10 ft = +10 to save, etc, no save needed at 25+ ft). Its an additional houserule, granted, but I tend to think that rarety and inconvenience should help balance out the sonic issue.</blockquote>

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