First off, I'd like to thank Buck Satan for making this kick arse site. Secondly, to all the moderators who keep this forum in check...now to my question:
I read the strat guide to Fighter-Magi(magus, mage;magi sounds better

), and observed my cousin play a chaotic good f/m using everything the guide said. Unfortunately, she was rather weak at the start because she was dual wielding long swords. I found the damage she was dealing just wasnt good enough. Can any of you give me advice on how to play the fighter-mage? Like, weapons/armor and spells. I watched my cousin play and she got torn up by the shadow dragon because her level was not high enough (understandable of course). As for armor, i think vecna's robe and the asyleferund would suit my f/m fine. Weapons are another issue. I am making an elven fighter mage and long swords are tempting but so are bows and flails (FoA!). Maybe I should use a shield.
Thanks to all!
Cheers