Thanks for the credit <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/delight.gif" alt="" />, but the Guide is from Kaan and the other tips are from Sir_Toejam, the great Curser - I found my game to be very easy with these tips <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/winkwink.gif" alt="" />
Kiya
Smiler, as you already played the game once very successfully, you surely know that lockpick, alchemy, Know Creature lvl 5 etc. are important, too, right? I maxed out wisdom ASAP, grabbed/bought/stole every book I could lay my grubby hands on and only kept weapons/items/armour with stats helping my mage. So, I took the Nobleman's Amulet not the weapons e.g.
And having a sweet little pet following me around... just for company <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif" alt="" /> - if you wish to go for summoner, you'll need another thread though, please confirm.
Have fun - mage is great <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wave.gif" alt="" />