I read a lot about the problems with wizards which made me look into the
problems that other classes have.

Verant has decided to allow other classes to deal almost the same amount of
damage as we do, this is obvious. (But that Magician 950 damage spell does
not exist, everyone does in the 500 mark at level 50 with ours doing 625,
Ice Comet is an enormous feat to obtain; its difficulty to get is equal to
its damage of 1100. So be prepared to not have it for quite awhile after 50)
Though they stated that wizards are the biggest damage dealers they actually
took a different angle.
Our damage spells have THE BEST mana efficiency in the game PERIOD. So we
aren't the biggest damage dealers, just the most productive damage dealers
and now those spells are quicker... enjoy that. This does result in bigger
damage because we would have an extra spell or two when compared to other
classes.

I've talked to many high levels and they are worried about the resistance
that our spells have, I just read a complaint about Lady Vox, but know that
Verant is still working on Lady Vox (apparently she is bugged somewhat).
As far as resistance go, I am undecided on my standpoint. Part of me wants
the resistance system changed to a system that allows more 25%,50%, etc.
damage than full resistances. (This comes from the fact that we are resisted
like everyone else, but unlike everyone else, when our damage spells are
resisted, we have nothing else to do to help the group.) I group with
friends a lot but when I don't group with friends and get resisted enough I
get kicked out of the group, very disappointing. The other side of me says,
"Deal with it." Play it out and just have fun. If this mailing list is going
to attempt to get something changed, this is where it is. Look at it from
the balance and programming angle.

All other classes have their ups and downs too.
I read many class <x> can do more damage than we can in situation <y>. But
if you looked into these raves like I have you will find that the statement
is true, but class <x> cannot maintain the punishment that we can over a
period of time measured by multiple battles, not one. And five levels later
this situation is no longer valid either.
I was actually believing all these raves that Druids rule and stuff like
that until I looked into it. How long do you think Verant will allow kiting
to continue? Oh, and, If you can get yourself a pair of JBoots you can kite
multiple reds at one time! Using those "worthless" AE spells. (By the way:
although dungeons only make up 10% of the total zones, they make up over 50%
of the high level goodies that are throughout Norrath, can you guess whose
has a bunch of spells that don't work in dungeons?) *Little Tip* Only duel
Druids in dungeons, hehe. I hope this shows you that every class had pros
and cons, and every class has a level area that is very strong/weak.

I want to assure you mid-teen level guys that it does get better later on.
Now I am not saying that resistance are less and other classes are left in
the dust. I am just saying that spells do much more damage for much less
mana. After the whole level 20-23 episode where you use you level 16-19
spells you will use your new spells just like you did before.
Verant made wizards HARD at lower levels to make up for a much easier time
at level 50+. Notice the '+'. Major recommendation for wizards, buy that
expansion.

I have never had a problem with my playing style and my class, except for
the multiple resistances. I am leveling with everyone else that I am
constant contact with so there is not much of a problem. Start looking into
strategy instead of boom, boom, boom. From all that I seen Wizards are the
most strategic class to play, if you don't like strategy and really aren't
into role-playing a wizard, you will have a good amount of frustration.

This has been my 2 cents in the matter I will not continue "Wizards suck
<insert class here>s rule!" threads.

Telor Strifesage of Karana
PS. IF you guys want to see some nice Wizards strategies, just say so. I
will place another long post with strategies.