[drewal]

You make a powerful point with the fact that you took down improved Irenicus on the first try on insane with a sorcerer - though I am yet a neophyte at soloing, this does seem to be very strong evidence in favour of the class.

I refuse, however, to capitulate on the sorcerer versus mage debate, until I experience first hand what a sorcerer can do.

Which means another run through the game with a magic user - a sorcerer. I will conceded the debate pending that effort.