Command Greater vs. Forbid Action Greater

[Theo Stern]

So, they both last for 1 round per level yet Command greater says-

"At the start of each commanded creature's action after the first, it gets another Will save to attempt to break free from the spell. Each creature must receive the same command."

And Forbid Action Greater has no such text. Is that intentional, that if you fail your save it effects you for the entire duration, or was it omitted?

[ShadowcatX]

Commanding someone to do something is more powerful than commanding them not to do something. I would say it was intentional, especially given a lack of errata.

[Theo Stern]

That was my thought. Though, there is a very limited list of things you can command someone to do in Pathfinder. Commanding a non-casting monster not to attack for 9 rounds is pretty much a win, as is commanding a mage not to cast for 9 rounds, though they could probably still get away and come back later

[ShadowcatX]

I didn't say they weren't powerful spells, but at 5th level of spells spells should be powerful. And they both have weaknesses, mind effecting, saving throw, etc.