seems like they almost had to make stats not matter much with the route they decided to take. They probably didn't want people with phys50 to be OMGWTF stronger then someone with a lower phys level.

All I know is, something is definitely wrong when people can say "I took off 100 dex and noticed no difference". And, maybe off topic, but why do stats like VIT on gear not raise HP? MND on gear not raise MP? huh? wha?