Balancing the spellcasters (My IDEAS)

I totally agree with what's been discussed here. Playing the game as a spellcaster is like playing the game on baby-settings in god-mode with all cheats enabled. It's ridiculously overpowered, and at the same time, totally underwhelming. But let's be real: EA won't be fixing/balancing any of this, for when have they ever, I repeat EVER, made the game harder?

However, here's what I did to curb the madness just a little and make the game somewhat challenging:

Make the Magic Realm a horrible place to endure!

First, I gave that venue the worst lot traits imaginable: Cursed, Grody and Volcanic Activity (there are alternatives like Mean Vibe, Quake Zone or Filthy)

Then, I went ahead and removed all toilets, sinks and showers, only leaving some woohoo-bushes outside. No beds/tents, mirrors or any form of entertainment allowed either!

After that, I placed rats with the "Whole Hole Mouse in the Wall" from Cats&Dogs everywhere!

In addition, I gave every spellcaster a voodoo doll and bound it to a rival spellcaster. They do use them autonomously, even if you don't play them, and it causes absolutely delicious havoc.

I also don't allow any of my spellcasters to get any of the normal reward traits, like Waterproof, Hardly Hungry, Seldom Sleepy and the like (ok, Always Welcome & Observant are the exception I make). They really don't need them! Especially Carefree (or its Island Living equivalent Laid-Back) which makes them completely immune to death from overcharge. And don't be sneaky and mount that alabaster crystal to a celestial crown there either...

Now it must be said that even doing all of the above, gameplay is still easy, but it does tend to shake things up a little.

Well, have fun!