That said, I have, since my early Forgotten Realms days, been a hack and slasher. I very rarely use offensive magic (even wands) that will directlt kill or injure enemies (berserk is OK since I don't do the killing) and much prefer to "put them to the sword (or arrow)" as it were. I am definitely a Might heavy party lover. For me, Magic is for buffs, travel, and occasioanl debilitating spells like paralyze, turn undead, mass fear, berserk, etc.

As you said, each of us has our own playing styles and, after all, one plays these games for personal enjoyment and we are not in competition with anyone else.