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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Thyrwyn" data-source="post: 4058917" data-attributes="member: 12354">No, but it is an extension of the character, much the same as an arrow or a thrown spear.  It is acting at the whim and under the command of the character.  Having the DM control a summoned creature means introducing just one more barrier to slow down the game as the player has to tell the DM what the character wants the creature to do.  The chance for misinterpretation introduces an unnecessary opportunity for frustration and argument in exchange for absolutely nothing.  Nothing is added to the game experience by consolidating this level of control in the hands of the DM.</blockquote>