Unequip you rod and punch when you're hungry and need food.

Wizard melee problem: solved.

No.

With hindsight you'll realize you invited that answer.

Hey folks, i started out as a sorcerror and i had burning hands aswell as start but i didnt have any trouble getting food at all..
that's all i wanted to say about the beginning.

but for the class as a whole.. it could use a big make-over ;)