Telepathic Message - Why a duration?

[Mike Riley 302]

Why does Telepathic Message, a 0-level spell for a Mystic, have a duration?

Couldn't the Mystic just recast it as desired?

[Darg727]

Casting the spell is a standard action. Talking is usually not an action, nor does the spell say it changes that. Other than limiting the number of messages per round. So if you had to cast it every time you wanted to send or receive messages it would be pretty bothersome and you couldn't use it while doing other actions.

[Mike Riley 302]

Darg727 wrote:

Casting the spell is a standard action. Talking is usually not an action, nor does the spell say it changes that. Other than limiting the number of messages per round. So if you had to cast it every time you wanted to send or receive messages it would be pretty bothersome and you couldn't use it while doing other actions.

I just noticed that (the action usage). Thanks!