Stormonu
Legend
Funny, I felt the 3E version was the right mix of text of keywords. It got a little too detailed under each command word, but it felt overall, right. I'd feel most comfortable with something like this:
Also, why does this spell specifically only work on living creatures? The spells that animate zombies and skeletons clearly grants the caster the ability to give commands to the undead - why wouldn't this spell give you a one-word override? Likewise, why wouldn't it work on say, a vampire - who could clearly hear and understand the command?
[h=4]Command[/h] Enchantment (Compulsion) [Language-Dependent, Mind-Affecting]You give the subject a single command, which it obeys to the best of its ability at its earliest opportunity. Listed below are some command options. The DM may allow others, and must determine their effect.
Level: Clr 1 Components: V Casting Time: 1 standard action Range: Close (25 ft. + 5 ft./2 levels) Target: One living creature Duration: 1 round Saving Throw: Will negates Spell Resistance: Yes
[h=5]Approach[/h] On its turn, the subject moves toward you as quickly and directly as possible for 1 round.
[h=5]Drop[/h] On its turn, the subject drops whatever it is holding.
[h=5]Fall[/h] On its turn, the subject falls to the ground and remains prone for 1 round.
[h=5]Flee[/h] On its turn, the subject moves away from you as quickly as possible for 1 round.
[h=5]Halt[/h] The subject stands in place for 1 round.
Also, why does this spell specifically only work on living creatures? The spells that animate zombies and skeletons clearly grants the caster the ability to give commands to the undead - why wouldn't this spell give you a one-word override? Likewise, why wouldn't it work on say, a vampire - who could clearly hear and understand the command?