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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Haffrung Helleyes" data-source="post: 4944431" data-attributes="member: 1068">silenceHere is the 3.5 SRD entry for silence:SilenceIllusion (Glamer)Level:    Brd 2, Clr 2Components:    V, SCasting Time:    1 standard actionRange:    Long (400 ft. + 40 ft./level)Area:    20-ft.-radius emanation centered on a creature, object, or point in spaceDuration:    1 min./level (D)Saving Throw:    Will negates; see text or none (object)Spell Resistance:    Yes; see text or no (object)Upon the casting of this spell, complete silence prevails in the affected area. All sound is stopped: Conversation is impossible, spells with verbal components cannot be cast, and no noise whatsoever issues from, enters, or passes through the area. The spell can be cast on a point in space, but the effect is stationary unless cast on a mobile object. The spell can be centered on a creature, and the effect then radiates from the creature and moves as it moves. An unwilling creature can attempt a Will save to negate the spell and can use spell resistance, if any. Items in a creature’s possession or magic items that emit sound receive the benefits of saves and spell resistance, but unattended objects and points in space do not. This spell provides a defense against sonic or language-based attacks.So, are you arguing that 1) a creature standing in an area that would be in the area of effect of a silence spell receives a save when it is cast, even though it is cast on a fixed point in space?2) a creature who enters an area previously affected by a silence spell gets a save upon entering it?3) a creature who has a previously cast silenced spell (say, cast on the party rogue) encroach on him on his turn gets a save to ignore it's effect?This has never been my interpretation of the rules, nor of any other gamers I have played with.  I will agree,  though, that this interpretation makes the spell more palatable.If you look at the SRD entry above, the text that mentions saves is in a subclause describing the case where the spell is cast on the creature in question.  It isn't clear to me that it's intended to apply when the silenced area is on a point in space.If we go with your interpretation of the rules, what happens when a creature repeatedly enters and leaves a silenced area?  Does the creature receive a saving throw each time?Ken</blockquote>

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