New Posts For Thread: Words of Powerhttp://community.wizards.com/dndnext/go/thread/view/75882/29467969/Words_of_PowerWell, I saw no discussions about words of power, and yet I think they are a big deal! For those who don't know what I'm talking about, words of power are a new mechanic attached to the cleric class. They allow them to cast some spells as part of anotI don't want to derail this thread, but I wanted your opinions on this.Cure Minor Wounds is a word of power that heals 1hp. So basically with a cleric that can cast this at-will- no one is ever knocked out of a combat. Okay so the wizard takes a hihttp://community.wizards.com/dndnext/go/thread/view/75882/29467969/Words_of_Power?post_id=526149487#526149487I don't want to derail this thread, but I wanted your opinions on this.Cure Minor Wounds is a word of power that heals 1hp. So basically with a cleric that can cast this at-will- no one is ever knocked out of a combat. Okay so the wizard takes a hiSat, 17 Nov 2012 12:29:37 -0600I may understand mechanically why Command is not a Word of Power (unlike the Words, it directly affects an opponent), but, in 3e at least, Command was described as using Words of Power, and flavor-wise it works the same: you say a word, they obey. Dohttp://community.wizards.com/dndnext/go/thread/view/75882/29467969/Words_of_Power?post_id=526136645#526136645I may understand mechanically why Command is not a Word of Power (unlike the Words, it directly affects an opponent), but, in 3e at least, Command was described as using Words of Power, and flavor-wise it works the same: you say a word, they obey. DoSat, 17 Nov 2012 00:03:24 -0600In the same vein though, one could postulate that a cleric can work a greater miracle if he focusses on it, devotes his full attention, perhaps speaking more words of power, than he could if he speaks a couple of words while also keeping his attenthttp://community.wizards.com/dndnext/go/thread/view/75882/29467969/Words_of_Power?post_id=525948049#525948049In the same vein though, one could postulate that a cleric can work a greater miracle if he focusses on it, devotes his full attention, perhaps speaking more words of power, than he could if he speaks a couple of words while also keeping his attentSat, 10 Nov 2012 11:23:57 -0600Very flavorful interpretation, but personally I don't think you need to go that far... :) Simply, the Word of Power is something you say while you're doing something else. I say "Be healed!" to my fighter as I smack the orc with my mace. Or shouthttp://community.wizards.com/dndnext/go/thread/view/75882/29467969/Words_of_Power?post_id=525926197#525926197Very flavorful interpretation, but personally I don't think you need to go that far... :) Simply, the Word of Power is something you say while you're doing something else. I say "Be healed!" to my fighter as I smack the orc with my mace. Or shoutFri, 09 Nov 2012 15:29:10 -0600My favorite part about it: it's a divine thing, not a magic thing. Thumbs up to any separation between magic and prayers. (Or separation to the feel of all power sources in general.)http://community.wizards.com/dndnext/go/thread/view/75882/29467969/Words_of_Power?post_id=525800709#525800709My favorite part about it: it's a divine thing, not a magic thing. Thumbs up to any separation between magic and prayers. (Or separation to the feel of all power sources in general.)Mon, 05 Nov 2012 13:21:22 -0600