Originally Posted by
ShneekeyTheLost
TB is okay for party communication, however it doesn't provide any protection vs mind affecting, it just lets them communicate.
Unless you're trying to talking about trying to link an entire NATION with TB...
1) it's a 5th level spell. How many 9+ level Wizards are there around?
2) 1 target per 3 caster levels. That's not a whole lot of people.
3) So Population/2*2,500 xp cost. Not even remotely feasable.
4) Do you really want to be in everyone's head?
5) Congratulations, Big Brother himself would be bowing at your feet. You have instigated a totalitarian regime and required manditory mental monitoring. You can hear the Joker's maniacal laughter echoing through the thought-stream. His work here is done, time to find another playground.