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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Laurefindel" data-source="post: 8062243" data-attributes="member: 67296">I like your ally/enemy dichotomy. I think you could expand it to buff spells and something else spells. Is the target of the spell "you" or "an ally creature"? If the answer is yes, then the spell is in category A. Otherwise, it's a category B spell (or E). Simple. Straightforward. You don't need a table to use as a reference. It may cause a few questionable results but i'd just roll with it (Magic Weapon for example targets a non-magical weapon, so category "B" it is even if it's more a buff than an attack or a debuff for the enemy). Magic works in mysterious ways...Otherwise I agree that some spells (like barkskin and stoneskin) shouldn't require concentration. Some other spells you mentioned (like call lightning and smites) should conserve their concentration tag IMO (although smite spells could be removed from the spell list altogether and re-worked as Divine Smite options).In any case, I'd be tempted to first establish a blanket clause that would establish the basic idea you're after. Then, make a separate list of spells that you subjectively choose as exceptions and have their concentration removed. At this point you don't need a reason or a deep logic; it's your prerogative as a DM, point final. Keep this list short and sweet.I like the base DC 15 for double concentration or lose both spells. It is pretty harsh however; in itself it could be a deterrent to double concentration, which isn't necessarily a bad thing.</blockquote>

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