Increase the duration of charm person and dominate

[SenecaLady]

The new sorceror changes are neat and provide interesting new RP.  However, the Mesmer changes can't be all that useful if they are on round/  level spells.

I suggest linking both spells to feats.  No feat, default duration.  Spell focus enchantment, 30 seconds per level.  GSF 1 minute per level.  That would allow charming to be useful, right now the duration is so short that you cannot do much with it.

[Guns 'n Roses]

I don't know how it relates to the Mesmer Changes, but ...

[Unfortunately] Charm spells are 'disables' and, though perhaps not the finest, upping the duration can have low cost devastating effects in a number of situations.

If for the purpose of RP, the effects of charm spells linger longer than the actual 'debuff'. I don't recall exactly how much longer (Charm Person is around a day, Dominate around a week .. but I could be a day and a week off, so don't quote me on it). The point is, if you and your subject are OK with it, you can extend on it!

[The Beggar]

For the level of spell that Charm Person is, I think round / level duration is pretty appropriate - especially for what it does. Add to that the boosts from mesmer focus and it's a great perk.