Touchcasting Spell Strikes

[jpariury]

Nothing the rulebook seems to indicate that one cannot touchcast a Spell Strike. The rulebook only indicates that it is delivered as if it were a spell packet (no indication of thrown or whatnot). So, what is the intent?

 

[Polare]

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[Polare]

No actual packet is used with a spell strike; touchcasting requires an actual packet; therefore touchcasting a Spell Strike is not allowed. The intent of the "as if it were a spell packet" wording is to clarify that touching someone's possessions (garb, shield, etc.) still affects them.

It's also strongly implied by the wording on the scroll, which states that it explicitly cannot be accepted through protectives.

-Bryan Gregory
ARC