I wouldn't worry too much about where you put the stats. After a few deaths you should get the idea of how to keep from getting hit. I think if you are fortunate enough to find a cleric that will cast temp on you, you should be fine in learning it without dying. At lower levels, even higher levels, you won't have much hp so avoidance won't make a huge difference anyway. I don't think it would hurt to put the starting stats in AGI or DEX though. As long as your pet is alive let it tank. You get some crappy heals to throw at the pet or you can nuke it down if the enemy is close enough to running.

Edited, Mar 12th 2008 3:12am by Iluaden

Ask ten people get ten answers, hehe.

Int is easy to max

dex helps with channeling checks

agi helps with dodge which is great for melees and monks. That would not be my first pick

Stamina will give you a few more hps which will help in your young life, but won't matter after a while.

Spend them on anything other than wisdom and charisma and you will be fine. It is no longer the monumental decision it used to be. Have fun and enjoy your mage.