Topic: Difference between the MU and the elf.
I think I might be missing something, but other than the experience point progression being better, why would I want to play a Magic User instead of an elf?
For that slight difference in XP progression (33% higher),
An elf gets:
Better Combat Options
Better Search
Better Saving throws
Better Surprise
Better Hit Points
Same spell progression
I think I'd rather have a 3rdlevel elf than a 4th level MU.
Or, at the same level, 3 elves are better than 4 MUs.
Again, I figure I'm probably missing something, but I just can't figure out what it is.