Originally Posted by
Gande
Multiplicatives can work in both directons. Elemental is a multiplicative, but its a multiplicative diminish. If it was additive 20% would be a 20% net gain whether it was your first piece or your 6th, which is not the case. The more percentage you get the less each point is actually worth in terms of net gain. Multiplicative is a line that curves (in this case towards the x-axis), wheras additive is just a straight line, were you to put them on graphs.
Also, while we're on the subject, do all dots act this way? My witch doctor is curious. I've assumed the answer is yes.