I'll do this one at a time.
Q: (1. What level should he be dualed to a mage at? I think I remember hearing level 9, but not sure.
A: 9 it is. For AC/THAC0/HP reasons
Q: (2. What kind of equipment can he use?
A: Any weapon except missile - no armor or gaunts/bracers
Q: (3. What are the stat requirements? min 17 str and 17 int?
A: IMHO 18/??Str and 18Int. Any less would be uncivilized, and a complete waste.
Q: (4. Are they worth playing?
A: I would have to say, emphatically yes, they are a blast! And the most devestating character you can play. Personally, I can't play one because he dominates every other character. Kensai/Mage is too powerful IMHO. Nothing I have fought has beaten my Kensai/Mage, Anorath. Dragons? He eats 'em for lunch. Demi-Liches? He picks his teeth with their bones. Demons? He sends them back to Hell with a note tied around there neck that reads, "Is this the best ya' got? HA!"
You get the idea.
-Immoral
[This message has been edited by Immoral (edited 07-11-2001).]