The graduation between steamwork and magic which does not allow to be efficient enough in both field was a bit frustrating. i.e. more critical fail with guns when using a magical character. But still a good balancing stuff.
I totaly agree with this post, except for one thing: I only played ARCANUM in real time fighting ! (thank you Sniper).
Also, the dog was awsome, fighting golems without breaking melee weapons ^^.