Why magician is a future proof class, starting in classic.

[Baler]

I'll try to keep this short
https://wiki.project1999.com/Summoned:_Modulating_Rod
https://wiki.project1999.com/Glowing_Backpack
https://wiki.project1999.com/Call_of_the_Hero

Gnome has an advantage for PoM entrance due to it's small size giving it the ability to hide behind a 'wall' from drake agro.

Farm Plat & Coth your raid to phat pixel loot.
Come kunark guilds will be leveling guild mages to park at specific locations.
Become an instant asset in the future by leveling a mage now.

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Edit: https://wiki.project1999.com/Eye_of_Zomm
Shrink yourself with ant potion, directly facing the wall.
Use a classic EXPLOIT to create an eye of zomm 'pet' at zone in. Invite people to your group to coth without an anchor.