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<blockquote data-quote="Elder-Basilisk" data-source="post: 126630" data-attributes="member: 3146">For the record, Planar Binding spells don't even come close to matching the Planar Ally spells.Planar Bindings require extra spells (Dimensional Anchor to keep the outsider from getting away). Planar Allies don't want to get away so the Dimensional Anchor is unnecessary.Planar Bindings require specially prepared locations (An inscribed summoning circle which has to be done very carefully or the outsider may escape and have you for lunch). Planar Ally can be cast whenever and wherever.Planar Binding spells generally require payment (in gold, gems, magic, service, or &quot;livestock&quot;) up front. Planar Allies require a favor after the service is completed. Furthermore, since the Planar Ally's alignment and deity match the cleric's, it's likely that such service is something the cleric would want to do/be willing to do anyway.Planar Binding spells require special information--a specific outsider must be named which requires research and preparation. Planar Ally spells just send the ally that the cleric's deity deems appropriate (and the deity may know just a wee bit more about the cleric's future needs than the cleric does).All told, while Planar Binding spells can be useful for wizards, they don't compare to Planar Ally spells.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Elder-Basilisk, post: 126630, member: 3146"] For the record, Planar Binding spells don't even come close to matching the Planar Ally spells. Planar Bindings require extra spells (Dimensional Anchor to keep the outsider from getting away). Planar Allies don't want to get away so the Dimensional Anchor is unnecessary. Planar Bindings require specially prepared locations (An inscribed summoning circle which has to be done very carefully or the outsider may escape and have you for lunch). Planar Ally can be cast whenever and wherever. Planar Binding spells generally require payment (in gold, gems, magic, service, or "livestock") up front. Planar Allies require a favor after the service is completed. Furthermore, since the Planar Ally's alignment and deity match the cleric's, it's likely that such service is something the cleric would want to do/be willing to do anyway. Planar Binding spells require special information--a specific outsider must be named which requires research and preparation. Planar Ally spells just send the ally that the cleric's deity deems appropriate (and the deity may know just a wee bit more about the cleric's future needs than the cleric does). All told, while Planar Binding spells can be useful for wizards, they don't compare to Planar Ally spells. [/QUOTE]

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