http://forums.d2jsp.org/index.php?showtopic=22760522&f=74Some guides are in there. Philosphy on the class hasnt changed much.
Pump up intel with all your stats. (Some like to put 5-10 in Vitality with the 10 starting stat points)
Int on weapon
Int on armor
Enhanced effect on charm
Thats pretty much it for softcore mage.