@Khashir Ok, let me reread, I might get to undelete my answer :)
You're right, but it doesn't materially change Josh's answer (or make my deleted one correct). There is no initial damage for creatures on the damage side, outside of the wall
@waxeagle: Well, I have to rephrase the question, because when he says "yes," the implication is that creatures have to "save again" (as per my last sentence)