Derpy_Hooves wrote:I do agree occasionally the dwarf has its disadvantages, but, don't they all? Sure, the wizard has a collection of spells, as does the elf, but they do seem a little weak, don't you believe?
If you compare the Dwarf to the Barbarian, the Dwarf comes off distinctly better. He has an extra Mind Point and can disarm traps far better than anyone else. All the Barbarian has in exchange is his 8th Body Point.
Similarly, the Elf is sort of a jack-of-all-trades, but without the weaknesses that usually come with such a role, as not only can he use the most powerful equipment, but he gets access to magic too, even going so far as having a spell group unique to him! The only penalty he faces for these advantages is his lower Body Point score of 6.
The Wizard, on the other hand, is clearly the worst of the four. A maximum of 4 Body Points does him no favors, and since he's restricted from using all but the weakest of weapons and armors, he has practically no growth potential. And because his magic never gets any better, his first few Quests represent the strongest he'll ever be, relative to the other Heroes.
Some players, including myself, have attempted to rebalance some or all of the Heroes. The forum is full of such examples, if you know where to look.