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I've played through Arcanum once or twice, and despite being a little buggy, the game is a lot of fun and most options are viable, as long as, and this is golden, you dont try to spread yourself across different fields, specially as a mage, to be a viable mage you've gotta go full mage. if you want to play a thief, i was doing insane damage with backstab maxed out on a playthrough.  Same goes for playing a techie really, don't feel limited because even if your character is less than stellar, some melee-heavy companions can pick up the slack. 
 
It has a fascinating setting and numerous sidequests, and one I sort of discovered by chance being the thieves underground, which opened up a multitude little optimal heists throughout the cities of Tarant and Caladon, lending meaning to many locations in them that were for seemingly no reason.  
 
Also, I strongly recommend dabbling in the fixes of Drog Black Tooth from RPG Codex for Arcanum, they strongly enhance the game to a superior level in a balanced and seamless way.

magic and technology are not evil or good they are simply means to an end. You should have lost morality for destroying the engine on Jongle's request. And with your earlier problems, the best way to play in in turnbased and just make sure your weapon is equipped and you have ammo. I recommend getting the latest official patch and then visit http://drog.terra-arcanum.com/uap.html and get the unofficial patch and maybe the extras, your play experience will be greatly enchanced, i assure you!

Suikoden was the first real RPG I played, and I played it with my bro, tonsa fond memories and a great game. A must-have, if only for nostalgia