--> Main entry for questions is at *cure light wounds*.

Note: Questions relating to cure blindness, cure disease (et al). are found on the pages for those spells.

Q: My 1/2 elf cleric/magic-user has
invented a long-range curing spell, which
is exactly the same as magick missile
except that it cures instead of damaging.
What do you think of this, and what level
should the spell be?
A: Our opinion matches Gary's, here: a
ranged cure is too powerful. ALL the
cure spells are by touch, and relate back
to the mythological "laying on hands"
attributed to folklore curing of all types.
Sorry, but note that the cleric may wear
ANY type of armor, and may get into the
fighting while staying protected. You're
getting into game balance here, too. This
could have extensive long-range effects,
and would need lots of playtesting before
addition to a campaign.
(Polyhedron #7)

Q. If a priest is casting a cure wounds 
spell of some type on an ally engaged 
in combat does the priest have to roll 
'to hit' in order to touch the recipient 
of the spell's effects? 
A. YES, in most circumstances. However, 
the priest's ally may well be 
willing to be 'touched';  when in 
combat he is presumably very 
pre-occupied leaping around fighting.  
We suggest that the priest 
should make a hit roll of +2 ignoring 
any DEX or shield  bonuses of the 
would-be recipient.
    Of course, if a priest is casting a 
cause wounds spell of some type, a 
normal 'to hit' roll is required to touch 
the victim, who may well be dodging 
about trying to avoid the priest's 
touch.
    (Imagine #28)