Talk:I would like to create a Mage. Should I pick a Wizard or a Sorcerer?

Ask yourself questions like:
 * Do I want to be versatile? (Wizards can change their spells but not Sorcerers).
 * Do I have a clear view of what I like my caster to be good at? (Sorcerers need to plan carefully what spells to pick. This cannot be undone).
 * Do I want to multiclass with Rogue later on? (Wizards make good multiclass with Rogues. Sorcerers don't)

The choice between a wizard and sorcerer has changed a little from PnP. Sorcerers have become the specialist caster in DDO. They benefit from a largely increased pool of spell points, and much faster casting times. Wizard's are unable to specialize in a specific school gearing them to be the more versatile caster.

While the sorcerer has a small list of spells memorized which to cast from, the wizard instead scribes spells to a spellbook and chooses which to prepare at each tavern and rest shrine. The wizard is capable scribing every spell the wizard class allows into the spellbook, giving a large variety to select from. Additionally the wizard is able to prepare a larger number of spells at one time, then the sorcerer is able to memorize. Of course the sorcerer will still be able to cast and recast their spells a greater number of times than the wizard.

Wizards get bonus metamagic feats allowing them more chances to manipulate their already large selection of spells, again focusing on the wizard's strength of being able to use exactly the type of spell ideal for the situation at hand.

Finally, the last difference is their primary stat. Wizards use intelligence and sorcerers, charisma. As such, the wizard will generally have many more skill points to use and the sorcerer will be better at charisma focused skills such as Use Magic Device and Diplomacy.