Why are mages not more popular?

[Vormotus]

I was beginning to wonder about that too.

I have seen a considerable lack of mages on my newbie zones, with most people, perhaps due to the server, mostly choosing clerics, shamans, enchanters and bards.

I remember everyone being a mage in Live or having at least one mage alt.

Wizards are kinda rare too from what I have seen these few weeks.