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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Olaf the Stout" data-source="post: 4881524" data-attributes="member: 13703">This came up last session.  We've previously used the rule that the Glitterdust cloud hangs around for the duration of the spell, meaning that if the spell is cast by an 8th level caster, the Glitterdust cloud lasts for 8 rounds and has the chance to blind anyone that moves into the area within those 8 rounds.We're wondering if we played it wrong though.  Maybe the Glitterdust only affects those that were in the area that the spell was cast on in the round it was cast.  After that anyone can freely move into the area without being Glitterdusted (we reasoned that all the glitterdust would immediately fall to the ground after the spell was cast).  The duration in the spell description is just used to calculate how long someone is blinded or visibly outlined for.Here is the spell description:[sblock=Glitterdust]GlitterdustConjuration (Creation)Level: Brd 2, Sor/Wiz 2 Components: V, S, M Casting Time: 1 standard action Range: Medium (100 ft. + 10 ft./level) Area: Creatures and objects within 10-ft.-radius spread Duration: 1 round/level Saving Throw: Will negates (blinding only) Spell Resistance: No A cloud of golden particles covers everyone and everything in the area, causing creatures to become blinded and visibly outlining invisible things for the duration of the spell. All within the area are covered by the dust, which cannot be removed and continues to sparkle until it fades. Any creature covered by the dust takes a -40 penalty on Hide checks. Material ComponentGround mica. [/sblock]How do you rule it?Olaf the Stout</blockquote>

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