Magic Diversity

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I think this may be of some help to you, it's sector24's guide to diversification:

http://www.shrapnelcommunity.com/thr...?Number=575981

The only thing I think it doesn't cover is diversification through indy mage recruiting as a result of site searching/indy pop types.

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For generic MP play when it comes to spell castings (battle and ritual) I would say these paths are the most desirable in this order (best > worst):

Astral
Death
Blood*
Earth
Nature
Air
Fire
Water

*Blood only applies if you have access to blood mages - otherwise you usually don't worry about it.