It sounds like you've got a good handle on things. In addition to getting the expanded spell rules for OSE, you might check out Maze Rats or Knave, both of which have "system agnostic" magic systems that are almost entirely utility, no damage. They're both a little goofy and may not mesh well with a gritty, Conan-esqe setting, though.
You could also go turbo-old-school and have players run multiple characters and/or hirelings. Gives the wizard player a way to help the party protect his glass cannon.
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It sounds like you've got a good handle on things. In addition to getting the expanded spell rules for OSE, you might check out Maze Rats or Knave, both of which have "system agnostic" magic systems that are almost entirely utility, no damage. They're both a little goofy and may not mesh well with a gritty, Conan-esqe setting, though.
You could also go turbo-old-school and have players run multiple characters and/or hirelings. Gives the wizard player a way to help the party protect his glass cannon.