Should I start a Mage from scratch?

[Marvdatboi]

Hey I'm debating on whether or not I should start a Mage from level 1 or resume leveling my 71 Mage. I dunno I feel more comfortable starting fresh then resuming where I left off. You guys will probably think I'm crazy lol.

[Vongimi]

Yes.... yes I do think you are crazy.

[Linzo]

if u didn't try the new 1-60 leveling, i highly recommend it.

[milkGONEbad]

That isn't a bad idea at all, I get what you're saying. Just to have a better feel for things, and not be all lost and confused over how things have changed since the last time you played your mage. Do it! With all the perks and stuff, you'll have another 71 mage in no time at all.

[Deleted]

You should start another mage from level 1. Just choose maybe another race and other zones, quests. It will be easier for you to remember how to play the mage and also.. Mage is very fun to level.
I can't stand leveling some character I haven't played in a long time. I must make a new one..

[supergaga]

This ^

It is way more fun. And this time you DO have a choice between doing only dungeons and mixing it up a little.

EDIT : was referring to Linzo's post

[milkGONEbad]

if u didn't try the new 1-60 leveling, i highly recommend it.

Plus yeah, the new questing is just great. And you get Arcane Missiles at like lvl 7 or something, and the water elemental way earlier than what it used to be. You'll die way less to murlocs that I did while leveling my mage (or when you were leveling your old one).

[Eruptor]

lol i had 2 mages.
both 80. I had the same feeling. so i just did. Do whatever you like. Its your game.

[Deleted]

I suggest rerolling but another class.

Mages are in terrible position now, they've been OP for first few weeks of Cata, and ever since you see tons of qq about them.
Not to mention that tons of guides have been written on how to counter them since Cata, so everyone knows your weaknesses now. And once 4.2 arrives with additional nerfs to mages, it'll be like doom day.

Just sayin'.

[Aundas]

I rolled a second mage so that I could level in fire the second time. I don't think its that strange.

[Téuntjûh]

Have the same problem. I want to start a new toon, but my realm is full (got 10 toons).
One of em is a lvl 75 warlock, just feels too bad to delete a lvl 70+ toon

[Sluimerstand]

If you start from scratch you will be able to get a way better feel for your utility spells, for your damage rotation it won't matter much because that changes drastically anyways and is not that hard to re-learn.
So, it depends.

[Deleted]

since CATA hit the realms I lvled 5 alts other than my main warlock one of them was a mage

the new content is fun to lvl in

But, if ur mage is undead then why not continue ?
if you do want another race then maybe u can lvl a new one

I am just saying undead coz they look the coolest wearing any cloth gear

[Malkavier]

I rolled a Worgen Mage. Most fun I've had since my Gnome Demolock. I've basically ditched my DK and Hunter.

[Darkdruidelf]

I wouldnt. I lvl mostly through pvp and low lvl pvp SUCKS BALLS unless you are a hunter 1 shotting everything. You will never get a cast off and die in a second from huntards. At around lvl 70 things start getting slightly balanced and I actually think the 70-75 bracket is some of the most fun Ive had pvping in a long time.

[Dovid]

I had a 64 troll mage once, I deleted it and rerolled an undead mage from scratch, he's now 85 and now my new main.

So yeah, go ahead and start over.

[Skelly]

I suggest rerolling but another class.

Mages are in terrible position now, they've been OP for first few weeks of Cata, and ever since you see tons of qq about them.
Not to mention that tons of guides have been written on how to counter them since Cata, so everyone knows your weaknesses now. And once 4.2 arrives with additional nerfs to mages, it'll be like doom day.

Just sayin'.

I don't understand what this guy is saying. The only mage nerfs coming in 4.2 is a 5% dmg reduction to AB, and doubling the mana cost of Spell Steal. Mages will continue to be OP. Roll a new one!

[Igloo]

The new level 1-60 content is very good and if you want to get comfortable with changes, new spells and key bindings before you reach level 85 it might be a good idea to try it out.

[Deleted]

I suggest rerolling but another class.

Mages are in terrible position now, they've been OP for first few weeks of Cata, and ever since you see tons of qq about them.
Not to mention that tons of guides have been written on how to counter them since Cata, so everyone knows your weaknesses now. And once 4.2 arrives with additional nerfs to mages, it'll be like doom day.

Just sayin'.

You may be "Just sayin'" something, but that doesn't mean you're right.

We are easily in good hands the most powerful casters in the game. I'm just saying.

Where you got "terrible position" from I don't know, I can only guess mages in a "terrible position" must have a "terrible person" playing them. I'm just saying.

[sharpiro]

You guys will probably think I'm crazy lol.

I know that feel bro. I know that feel.