You forgot one thing, poindexter. RED MAGES CAN ONLY USE UP TO LEVEL 5 MAGIC! Sure they have so-called 'better' attack, but so what? They can only hit half as hard as half as hard as the fighter. (or 1/4. kinda confusing
) Sure he's kind of good in the beginning, but after that halfpoint in the game, they suck!
Second, black mages are the best.
As they have Nuke.
and if this doesn't sway you then you're just being stubborn.
and plus, when you're red mage can only heal so much because he only has cure, then you're in trouble.