Hi there.
The players in my group have discovered just how useful the "message" spell is - for a "0" level spell, you effectively have the entire group in near silent (whispered) communication, for 10 mins per level.
My question - is the duration (10 mins per level) perhaps referring to sending a single message (and a single reply) within the duration ,or is it ongoing throughout the full duration? For a "0" level spell, it seems very powerful, especially when my game often features a scout out ahead reporting back to the group....
Spell descritopn:-
You can whisper messages and receive whispered replies. Those nearby can hear these messages with a DC 25 Perception check. You point your finger at each creature you want to receive the message. When you whisper, the whispered message is audible to all targeted creatures within range. Magical silence, 1 foot of stone, 1 inch of common metal (or a thin sheet of lead), or 3 feet of wood or dirt blocks the spell. The message does not have to travel in a straight line. It can circumvent a barrier if there is an open path between you and the subject, and the path's entire length lies within the spell's range. The creatures that receive the message can whisper a reply that you hear. The spell transmits sound, not meaning; it doesn't transcend language barriers. To speak a message, you must mouth the words and whisper.
The spell is ongoing and you get to send multiple messages and recieve multiple replies.
You can whisper messages and receive whispered replies.
And The spell isn't as good as it was in 3.5 since they made the interception DC easy for mid level foes when it used to be"You can whisper messages and receive whispered replies with little chance of being overheard." in 3.5.