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Message: <blockquote data-quote="KarinsDad" data-source="post: 2879441" data-attributes="member: 2011">These types of arguments are not very helpful.Yes, all of these COULD apply. But, examine each one at first level:1) If an opponent Wizard or Sorcerer has cast a Shield spell, then he is not casting an offensive spell. He is taking away the advantage that he has (offensive spells) in order to do what? Fight with a weapon and a Shield spell? Sure, this might happen once in a blue moon, but it will be rare and even if he casts Shield, there might be a good chance that enemy spell casters might use Spellcraft to determine that, tell their allied arcane caster, and he can still use Magic Missile on a different opponent.2) Tower Shield. It does not matter that this can give total cover. It does not protect against targeted spells (read the description of a Tower Shield), hence, the caster can Magic Missile someone hiding behind it all he wants.3) Smoke Stick. At 20 GP a pop, this is an expensive way at low level to delay a Magic Missile spell. Plus, it is not very effective. It is the same as a Fog Cloud, but with a 10 foot radius. That means that no matter where a character stands within it, he is visible (with 20% concealment) from half of the battlefield. Walk around the smoke, cast Magic Missile. It also only lasts for a round at full effect, so at best it is a delaying tactic. It will not really protect against Magic Missile.</blockquote>