I am not sure I have the patience to learn how to play a mage properly. It seems (looking at all the various builds) that there could be some debate over whether to go fire or ice. I tend to be a solo player as I have never joined a guild but when I did play a mage for a little bit it seemed fire dealt more damgage than ice. Since I only played him until level 14 or so that could be just a result that is common for that low of level.
I want to be a mage for the port aspects of it. I also like the damage possiblity of a mage. Are mages desired for raids? Should you use wands at all as a mage? Many questions from a potential mage. How have you enjoyed playing a mage?