Hello, having almost exhausted OB and having a too slow broadband for Skyrim, I'm having another go with MW. I have had some time with it before. using a Nord and although it's a great one to start out with I got a little bored as I like to use some magick as well as bash & slash. I've started off a Dunmer Battlemage, the games own build, but I'm wondering if a custom might be better? I used the game's build once before, for a while and although I managed it I remember it being a bit of a slog. Perhaps I did not really give long enough? My BM has just arrived in Balmora, having done all in SN so would not be a prob' to start again.
Anyone got a better build? Or shall I just carry on and persevere?

I like Morrowind and would like to carry a character through further than I have before. I also noticed that short sword is a misc skill and I've read that it's better to have it as a minor at least. Is this true? I'm not sure a BM would would bother with a short sword. Thanks.

Not quite sure what your question is, but yes, Custom Classes are always better because you can pick exactly where you want your Skills and which ones.

So if you want Short Sword as a Minor/Major, just remake the Class with the Skill switched.
(I think it's weird the in-game Battlemage has Marksman... you already can use magic for ranged fighting)