Missing the point ! And confusing myself too!

[Maz]

Hi,

I'm trying to setup a good ascendant, at the point of selecting magic I'm choosing a guy that has a low cost (10 points) for magic skills. What I don't get is I still have to research magic skills in order to use magic, so what's the point of selecting 6 levels in astral for arguments sake? Does that mean he can't use any other magic, if so it would then be better to get 6 different entry levels in 6 different magics??

Totally confused with this, and this is probably why I'm getting killed in the demo. I understand it only goes up to level 4 research wise.

Also there's 3 ages, if I go for a later age, does magic go away? If so there's no point in going for magic at all??? Not tried a later age yet btw.

Any help clearing my fogs of war is appreciated!!