Just wondering, since counterspelling works like any other evocation (generate shifts, try to control them), would it be reasonable to allow specializations in "Counterspell"?  Like:

Evocation: Elements (Air, Earth, Water) Control (Counterspell +1, Water +2) Power (Counterspell +1, Water +1)

to use my potential character as an example.

Okay, I guess I didn't do a very good job asking my question.  Under "Prolonging Spells" (YS259), it says you can extend the duration of an already active evocation effect.  What I'm asking is, can you do something similar with thaumaturgy?  As an example, say I have a ward on my apartment.  When it's duration is about to run out, do I have to cast the whole thing from scratch again?  Or can I do something like what it has for evocation, just using power for duration, and that's it?

Indeed.  My hair has gotten longer than I thought...

I am NOT sending that link to our DM. He already has books full of traps, pitfalls, snares and the like. Too many ways already to die.

I already am my group's DM.  I'll be purchasing it shortly  .

Supreme of awesome in its own awesomejus accompanied by stir-fried awesomeshoots with awesomeseed seasoning. Recommended pairing: 1998 Domaine d'Awesome.

I'm happy with it.  It was my friend's copy of the book, but still...

Yuppers.

Thank you.

Also, what's this about dinner?

Or "Hello, Batgirl" either (even if it is kind of awesome).

Having Father Forthill hold of red court vampires with a cross, while I yell "Holy Icon, Batman," is acceptable, however.

*Sigh* Of course it would be after spring break.