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"Kissing the Quitch" There are many different phrases and idioms in the English language that can sometimes be confusing or difficult to understand, especially for non-native speakers. One such phrase is "kissing the quitch," which may leave you scratching your head and wondering what it means. The origin of this phrase can be traced back to the Middle Ages when the term "quitch" referred to a type of grass or weed known as couch grass or quick grass. Couch grass has long been considered a troublesome weed that is difficult to get rid of as it spreads quickly and is resistant to many methods of eradication. "Kissing the quitch" was a term used to describe the act of kneeling down and physically kissing the ground where couch grass was growing in the hopes that it would cure ailments or bring good luck. This practice was believed to have magical or mystical properties and was often done at specific times, such as during the full moon or on certain religious holidays.

This practice was believed to have magical or mystical properties and was often done at specific times, such as during the full moon or on certain religious holidays. Over time, the phrase "kissing the quitch" has taken on a metaphorical meaning that is used to describe someone who is excessively or blindly devoted to a cause or belief. It suggests that the person is willing to go to great lengths, even to the point of kissing the ground, for something they believe in, despite any evidence or rationality to the contrary.

Weapon Focus: Ranged Touch Attack

Would I have to take Weapon Focus Ranged Touch Attach and Weapon Focus Rays so that my Schorching Ray and my Acid Arrow both get the bonus?

Or if I'm using Vampiric Touch with the Reach Spell Feat?

Would Weapon Focus: RTA include Rays?

Would I have to take Weapon Focus Ranged Touch Attach and Weapon Focus Rays so that my Schorching Ray and my Acid Arrow both get the bonus?

Or if I'm using Vampiric Touch with the Reach Spell Feat?

I don't beleive that Pathfinder rules have covered this explicitly yet. Probably will in Ultimate Magic.

In the mean time, read the 'Weapon Like Spells' section of 'Complete Arcane' which coveres exactly what your asking about.

Rays are ranged touch attacks. They, themselves, are not a "weapon;" they are the delivery of a "ranged touch attack."

A ranged touch attack isn't a weapon. Hence, can't take it for weapon focus or improved crit. I've always allowed players to take weapon focus and improved crit 'Ray' however.

A ranged touch attack isn't a weapon. Hence, can't take it for weapon focus or improved crit.

Weapon Focus (Combat): Choose one type of weapon. You can also choose unarmed strike or grapple (or ray, if you are a spellcaster) as your weapon for the purposes of this feat.

Sean more or less covers this appropriately enough in the (hard to find) FAQ.

Can you take Weapon Specialization (ray) or Improved Critical (ray) as feats? How about Weapon Specialization (bomb) or Improved Critical (bomb)?

All four of those are valid choices.

Note that Weapon Specialization (ray) only adds to hit point damage caused by a ray attack that would normally deal hit point damage; it doesn't increase ability score damage (such as from ray of enfeeblement) or drain, negative levels (such as from enervation), or other damage or penalties from rays.

Weapon focus isn't on that list specifically but you'd have to be pretty pedantic to argue it doesn't apply since it's not specifically on there.

Edit: My reading challenge isn't dyslexia, it is skimming a topic and assuming what the topic without really reading it. thus my above answer doesn't really directly apply to the topic at hand :D

Weapon focus isn't on that list specifically but you'd have to be pretty pedantic to argue it doesn't apply since it's not specifically on there.

Weapon Focus: Ray is written in the book. It's fine. The OP was asking if he could take Weapon Focus: Ranged Touch Attack and have it apply to all RTAs including rays.

*edit* However, the FAQ link there is still useful when considering the topic, so technically we're still contributing!

As for the original post I would certainly allow weapon focus (RTA) with rays, orbs, and arrows all lumped together but most of the references I've seen refer to Rays specifically which would imply otherwise. ask your GM, he'll probably let it slide.

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Since 3.0, the rule of thumb was to break ranged touch attack spells into two "weapon types" for purposes of feats: missiles and rays. acid splash, acid arrow, or the 3.x orb spells are missiles, with just about every other ranged touch attack spell (or spells modified by Reach Spell metamagic) being rays or using other rules (such as splash weapons for fire seeds (acorn)). Acid Dart, Binding Darkness (APG), Fire Bolt, Hand of the Acolyte/Apprentice, Icicle, Lightning Arc, and Telekinetic Fist domain/school abilities should probably be considered missiles, while other ranged touch domain/bloodline/school abilities are explicitly rays. 3.x and earlier versions had more missile spell choices than Pathfinder, so the difference was less glaring.

The only sticking point for using "ranged touch attacks" as a weapon type (as long as splash weapons are treated as their own type), IMO, is the spell spectral hand. It is neither a missile nor a ray, but delivers ranged touch attacks and already gains a +2 bonus on attack rolls. As long as spectral hand and splash weapons are not included, I don't think it would be unbalancing to combine the missile and ray types in Pathfinder.

If the game system broke ranged spells into clearly distinct categories it might be more reasonable but as it is currently it's pretty weird and I'm not comfortable using legacy rules, mostly because I don't have sources to reference.

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In modern usage, "kissing the quitch" is often used in a negative or derogatory sense to describe someone who is overly zealous or fanatical, particularly in the context of religious or political beliefs. It implies that the person is so committed to their cause that they are oblivious to any opposing viewpoints or evidence that may challenge their beliefs. Overall, "kissing the quitch" is an interesting and unusual phrase that has evolved over time to convey a sense of blind devotion or fanaticism. While the original meaning of physically kissing the ground may have fallen out of practice, the metaphorical usage of the phrase is still prevalent today. Remember that understanding idioms and phrases can greatly enhance your English language skills and help you navigate the complexities of everyday conversation..

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