The Pathfinder Secrets of Magic dossier is a comprehensive resource for players and Game Masters alike. It provides detailed information about the magic system in the Pathfinder role-playing game and offers insights into the various types of magic available to characters. The dossier begins by explaining the fundamental principles of magic in the Pathfinder universe. It explores the different traditions of magic, such as arcane, divine, and primal, and delves into the concept of spellcasting and its mechanics. One of the main highlights of the dossier is its in-depth examination of the different magical classes available to players. It explores classes like wizards, sorcerers, clerics, and druids, providing detailed information on their abilities, spellcasting mechanics, and unique features.
Use a whiteboard or journal and track your feelings and changes day by day or week by week.
Maybe you struggle with anger or trust issues whatever it is, your loved ones will be more inclined to offer grace and patience as you process through your family history and work to end those curses. Let your community come around you to listen and help you process your emotions, and invite them to keep you accountable to breaking bad habits and curses in your life.
It explores classes like wizards, sorcerers, clerics, and druids, providing detailed information on their abilities, spellcasting mechanics, and unique features. This section of the dossier is particularly useful for players who want to create spellcasting characters and want to understand the intricacies of each magical class. Additionally, the dossier dives into the world of magical creatures and how they interact with magic.
Why it’s a good sign if you curse a lot
A bigger vocabulary is a bigger vocabulary — no matter whether you are quoting Shakespeare or cursing like a sailor.
This is the takeaway from a study recently published in the journal Language Sciences, which finds that fluency in “taboo words” is correlated with having a larger vocabulary in general.
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The finding goes against some prior research and much popular thinking that sees cursing as a defect. Researchers and authors have argued that people who curse a lot are lazy, have a more limited vocabulary, and lack education and self-control.
But the study by psychologists Kristin Jay of Marist College and Timothy Jay of the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts suggests that at least one of these assumptions is wrong.
The researchers carried out three different studies to test how “general verbal fluency” – demonstrated in the study by people’s ability to come up with a long list of words starting with the letters “a,” “f,” and “s” -- correlated with their ability to list "taboo words," or common curses and slurs. As a control, they also had the test-takers list as many words related to animals as possible.
AdvertisementIn the first study, they had participants speak all these words. In the second, they had them write them down. And in the third study, they had them write out the words again, but also take a personality test.
Overall, they found that people generally had the easiest time thinking of animal words, followed by the “a, f, s” test. People tended to think of far fewer taboo words overall, and there wasn't a significant difference between men and women, as the chart below shows.
But their findings also revealed that those who were able to think of more animal words and more words beginning with “a,” “f,” or “s” were also able to think of more taboo words. And those who thought of fewer words in the first two categories also thought of fewer in the third.
These findings suggest the idea that “fluency is fluency,” as the researchers write. People who could recall a lot of bad words also tended to be more eloquent in general. In other words, swearing is not necessarily a sign that a person has a limited vocabulary or can’t think of anything better to say.
AdvertisementSo what is it a sign of? The researchers don’t say definitively, but their personality test sheds some light on the question. In the third study, they gave their subjects the so-called “Big Five Inventory” test commonly used by psychologists, which measures five personality traits – openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.
Share this article ShareThey found that those who cursed more showed more neuroticism (a tendency toward anger, anxiety and depression) and openness to new experience as personality traits. They were also less agreeable, meaning they valued getting along with other less, and less conscientious, meaning they had lower levels of self-discipline. Unlike some previous studies, they didn’t find a relationship with how religious people were.
According to the researchers, the findings suggest that swearing is mostly a vehicle for expressing strong emotion – anger, frustration, derogation, surprise and elation -- among people who care less about who they might offend. Cursing is an intense, succinct and powerful way of expressing yourself, even if some people find it unpleasant.
AdvertisementAnd in order to use bad words appropriately, people still have to understand nuanced distinctions about language, the paper says. As such, cursing isn’t a sign of a limited vocabulary at all. Past research has shown that when people are really at a loss for words, they tend to say things like “er” or “um,” rather than cursing. Other studies have shown that college students are more likely to use curse words, and that this group tends to have a larger vocabulary than the population in general.
“A voluminous taboo lexicon may better be considered an indicator of healthy verbal abilities rather than a cover for their deficiencies,” the researchers write.
This idea may be growing in popularity among psychologists and linguists, but it’s still pretty limited in popular culture. As the study says, past literature has shown that people also tend to have more negative views about those that swear.
AdvertisementFor example, research has shown that people believe those who swear to have lower social status and intelligence. Other studies have shown that police who use profanity are thought to be less fair, and counselors who swear are seen as less effective.
So before you start cursing up a storm, take note that not everyone will be impressed with your expansive vocabulary.
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They found that those who cursed more showed more neuroticism (a tendency toward anger, anxiety and depression) and openness to new experience as personality traits. They were also less agreeable, meaning they valued getting along with other less, and less conscientious, meaning they had lower levels of self-discipline. Unlike some previous studies, they didn’t find a relationship with how religious people were.
It provides information on iconic creatures like dragons, elementals, and fey, and explains how they use magic and its effects on their abilities. This section is a valuable resource for Game Masters who want to create interesting encounters with magical creatures. Another key aspect of the dossier is its exploration of magical items and artifacts. It discusses how characters can acquire and use magical items, and provides guidelines for Game Masters on creating unique and powerful magical artifacts for their campaigns. This section is essential for both players and Game Masters who want to incorporate magical items into their gameplay. Finally, the dossier concludes with a collection of spells from various magical traditions. It offers a wide range of spells for players to choose from, organized by level and school of magic. This section serves as a handy reference for players who want to expand their spellcasting repertoire. Overall, the Pathfinder Secrets of Magic dossier is a comprehensive and invaluable resource for players and Game Masters interested in exploring the intricacies of the magic system in the Pathfinder role-playing game. Its detailed explanations, insights, and collection of spells make it an essential addition to any Pathfinder gaming group..
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