Will I be overwhelmed?

[Taeme]

As to the latter, raw unadulterated power does not describe a WoW mage.  I would be hard pressed to see any class that is less powerful.  Hunters and warlocks are in parties even when soloing.  Warriors can be pounded on much longer while dealing out their damage.  Priests, shamans, paladins and druids can deal good damage as well as heal themselves to extend their life in battle which a mage can only do with potions and crowd lockdown while bandaging..
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While what you're saying is mostly true, I don't think the Mage is the 'least powerful' class. As a ranged DPSer with access to polymorph and AoE spells, as well as the ability to churn out conjured water for groupmates, the Mage is very desireable in battle alongside groups. While my experiences don't go into the high end, I know that druids are made fun of alot more and hunters are ... Well.... They seem pretty bad. I know I'd rather have a mage than a hunter and I'd almost never want a druid.

Can't say much for soloing, but I don't think many classes find soloing all that easy anyway.