Spell Balanced?

[mzsylver]

hi. does this spell look balanced for its level to you?

Raven's Stealth

Transmutation [Language-Dependent]
Level: Sor/Wiz 3, Rgr 3
Components: V,S,F

As message, except the targets are also granted a +10 competence bonus to Hide & Move Silent checks in natural environments (forest, desert, cavern, etc) when within range of the caster.

thanks!

 

[drowdude]

So it is basically set up so that an entire party can be moving stealthfully while remaining in constant comm-range....
I like it


But I think I would bump it up to a level 4 spell.

 

[mzsylver]

basically.

come on! any other thoughts!!!

*bump*

 

[Ciaran]

Connecting stealth with the message spell just seems weird. I see the utility, but the abilities are just so different that I'd feel awkward about bundling them together. Also, just how stealthy are ravens anyway?

Anyway, given that message affects one creature / level for 10 minutes / level, this might be better balanced as a 4th level spell.

- Eric