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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Khairn" data-source="post: 2117365" data-attributes="member: 20153">Just a couple of things to keep in mind with these spells ...When using Gate, the caster has to "concentrate" while commanding the creature to act on his behalf.  So for as long as the player is concentrating he is also a tempting target.  Also, the caster has to have more levels than the balor / solar has hit dice in order to command them.  What would happen if htey called a particularly powerful balor with more Hit Dice?  The spells gates in a creature, and not necessarily a creature with only x # of hit dice.Also, balors and solars are often lieutenants for even more powerful beings.  Those beings might not be very impressed with a party that summons one of his servants who is performing an important duty.Dont be afraid to have their constant gates and summons cause them nasty reprecussions.As for Summons, the choice of creatures is limited and shouldn't cause as much trouble as gate.  And dont forget to make certain that the summoner can communicate with the creature.  The spell does not provide that ability automatically.</blockquote>