Yeah, it's the same thing. That's why different characteristics are responsible for magic and physics. Again: there is a difference between physics and magic. THIS COMES FROM HOW THE MECHANIC IS MADE. Otherwise, Alex would have simply created damage and health, that's all.
What would change is that in a tournament for warriors, he would win without magic, and there would be no questions about him. And I wouldn't tease him, saying that he's a cheater.
Okay, my point is anyway that it's better to live in harmony than in discord.