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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Beholder Bob" data-source="post: 2492960" data-attributes="member: 12866">Well, this feat only aids summon x critter spells (which is why it becomes the new pre-req for augment summons, it is more related) - is useful at any level, does not raise the spell level, and the decision is made at need.  Is combat going longer then intended, burn a 3rd level spell to add 9 R to your summon monster III.  It makes a summoner more flexible, but as it aids a very limited collection of spells - without increasing their actual power output per round, should balance ok.  Extend spell does not become a viable option for summon critter spells until about the time you are casting 4th-5th level spells - and around 8th-14th, most encounters will not require a duration doubled at that level (to 16-28 rounds) at the cost of a higher level spell.  Since duration ramps with caster level, you gain a very limited window of use for an extended summons.  Most combats last 4-8 rounds.  This feat allows the consumate summoner to adapt to those few combats that drag out longer.B<img src="http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/devious.png"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":]" title="Devious    :]" data-shortname=":]" />B</blockquote>