Jonah Berger is a renowned social scientist and expert in the field of marketing. He has extensively studied the factors that drive word-of-mouth and why certain ideas and products become contagious. One of his key findings is the concept of "magic words," which are specific phrases that can significantly increase the chances of a message being shared and talked about. According to Berger, the use of certain words and phrases can trigger emotions, create curiosity, and make people more likely to share the message with others. These magic words tap into psychological triggers that influence human behavior and decision-making. Some of the magic words identified by Berger include: 1.
The spell Blood Rage doesn't affect spell damage at all.
Other magical weapons wielded by the Wonder family include Diana s Hephaestus Sword which can shave atoms, the Gauntlet of Atlas which can increase a user s strength tenfold and Artemis s massive axe of divine nature called Mistress. They re not magical attacks as defined by the Monster Manual a magical attack is an attack delivered by a spell, a magic item, or another magical source , and they don t count as magical for any other purpose, such as when considering resistance or immunity to magical attacks and damage, like your monster has.
Some of the magic words identified by Berger include: 1. "You" and "Your": Berger found that using personal pronouns like "you" and "your" can make the message more relatable and engaging. It instantly grabs the attention of the reader or listener and makes them feel like the message is personalized for them.
Empowered magic missile question
So if you would empower magic missile how would it work because the way I see magic missile is one spell with five sources because you can pick seperate target. Empower spell cause te variables to increase by 50% so would tat increase numbe of missiles or how would that work? The reason I ask is because a player with the Orc bloodline realizes that of he can cast it with more damage dice what happens for empowered causing his arcana to increase.
On an off note is blood rag for the Orc bloodline suppose to increase spell damage or what cause that makes little sense but I'm just wondering.
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Empower Spell has no effect on the number of missiles.
It increases damage dealt by 50%. Missile count is not a random variable effect. Simply increase damage per missile, adding up all damage and rounding down to the nearest whole point per target. This means it will be more effective at single targets then scattered ones, but that's the brakes.
Also note that supposedly the damage bonus for the spell is applied to a single missile, and not to each target of the spell. however, treating magic missile like an AoE and doing the bonus damage to each target of a magic missile, (treating it like a very low power fireball, in other words), isn't going to break anything if you go that route.
Empower won't increase the number of missiles, it is not a variable. (there is no roll associated)
His arcana should apply to each die.
and did you mean Touch of Rage?
Touch of Rage (Sp): At 1st level, you can touch a creature as a standard action, giving it a morale bonus on attack rolls, damage rolls, and Will saving throws equal to 1/2 your sorcerer level (minimum 1) for 1 round. You can use this ability a number of times per day equal to 3 + your Charisma modifier.
I suppose you could touch yourself and use a quickened spell.
RAW, I think it affects any damage roll, including spells. (but this would be once per spell, not every missile of Magic Missile)
The spell Blood Rage doesn't affect spell damage at all.
I think that Touch of Rage would not apply as the damage dealt by most spells is a effect of the spell, not a direct effect of an action you do. An exception would be any spell that give you a weapon like attack, like Flame blade.
I half recall a Dev comments to this tune, but finding it would be difficult. Sadly the sometime the use of colloquia terms instead of specific game terms generate this kind of problem. On the other hand a book where you use only specific terms for game mechanics would be unreadable.
Diego Rossi wrote:I think that Touch of Rage would not apply as the damage dealt by most spells is a effect of the spell, not a direct effect of an action you do. An exception would be any spell that give you a weapon like attack, like Flame blade.
I half recall a Dev comments to this tune, but finding it would be difficult. Sadly the sometime the use of colloquia terms instead of specific game terms generate this kind of problem. On the other hand a book where you use only specific terms for game mechanics would be unreadable.
There were some similar discussions on whether smite evil would work on spells for a paladin/sorcerer. I'd be inclined to think that both touch of rage and smite evil would work on a melee or ranged touch spell. No idea regarding other spells that deal damage.
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Also note that supposedly the damage bonus for the spell is applied to a single missile, and not to each target of the spell. however, treating magic missile like an AoE and doing the bonus damage to each target of a magic missile, (treating it like a very low power fireball, in other words), isn't going to break anything if you go that route.
2. "Because": The word "because" is a powerful trigger that provides a reason or justification for a particular action or belief. According to Berger's research, people are more likely to comply or believe in something when a reason is provided, even if the reason itself is not very strong. 3. "New": The word "new" signifies novelty and excitement. People are naturally attracted to new and innovative ideas or products, as they offer the promise of something different and better. Including the word "new" in a message can generate curiosity and increase the chances of it being shared. 4. "Free": Berger found that the word "free" is highly persuasive and can significantly increase the likelihood of an idea or product being shared. People have a strong affinity for free things, and offering something for free creates a sense of reciprocity, making them more inclined to share the message with others. 5. "Exclusive" and "Limited": These words evoke a sense of scarcity and exclusivity, making people feel special and privileged. Messages that contain words like "exclusive" or "limited" create a sense of urgency and make people more likely to share them to be part of something exclusive. Berger's research on magic words provides valuable insights for marketers and communicators looking to make their messages more contagious. By strategically incorporating these words into their content, they can increase the chances of their ideas and products spreading through word-of-mouth..
Reviews for "Jonah Berger's Magic Words: A Game-Changer in Sales and Negotiations"
1. Emily - 1-star rating - I was really disappointed with "Jonah Berger's Magic Words". I had high hopes for this book, as I had enjoyed some of Berger's previous works. However, this book fell flat for me. It felt like a collection of random tips and tricks, without any cohesive structure or clear message. The examples provided were not relatable to my own experiences, and I found it difficult to apply the concepts to my own life. Overall, I found this book to be unhelpful and a waste of my time.
2. Mark - 2-star rating - "Jonah Berger's Magic Words" did not live up to my expectations. While there were a few interesting insights scattered throughout the book, I found the majority of the content to be repetitive and lacking depth. The author seemed to rely heavily on anecdotes and personal experiences, which made the advice feel less credible. Additionally, the writing style was not engaging and at times felt like a sales pitch rather than a guide to effective communication. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this book to others looking for practical tips on persuasive language.
3. Sarah - 2-star rating - I didn't find "Jonah Berger's Magic Words" to be very useful. The concepts presented in the book were not groundbreaking or new, and the author's examples were often cliché and uninspiring. I was hoping for more actionable advice and techniques, but instead, it felt like a repetitive list of common phrases. While I appreciate the author's attempt to provide guidance on persuasive language, I felt that the book lacked depth and real-world application. Overall, I was disappointed with this read.