Mage specialization and deity

[Tecmos Deception]

Originally Posted by Cen [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I think magicians have the closest thing to an actual choice in specialization.

Nah. Most classes have two reasonable-enough choices. Alteration is the almost-universal go-to spec. But necros and shams can easily go conj if intending on solo or many duo setups; clerics can solo quite well in classic and evoke covers all their nukes and stuns; druids have a very good choice between alteration for more support and evoke for more damage or solo.

I'd say magicians are more like an enchanter. Sure, a chanter CAN go conj thinking "I'll be able to mez more!" ... but it's probably not a good idea. Sure, a magician CAN go evoke thinking "i prefer rains and bolts to shocks and summons!" ... but it's probably not a good idea.