I've been maining PLD for a while but am thinking about switching back to WAR. My goal is to have a stat/gear setup to be the best tank I can be from the easiest content to the hardest. I also PvP a lot and want to have the best setup there as well. I've done some research on my own but I was hoping for more comprehensive answers. This is what I've found:

1) For stats, go with STR not VIT.
2) Current ACC cap is 568.
3) Parry is not very useful.
4) I want to get around 420 SSpd for 9-hit berserks.

Is this information accurate? I'm about to meld my Novus weapon. What stats should I meld on it? For accessories, should I continue to use the i120 or go with melded gear? I understand when 2.5 comes out there will be i110 accessories?

Also, what kind of pointers can you all give me about doing big pulls during speedruns? (How do you prioritize getting hate and cooldowns?) I have been doing a few Flashes then Heavy Swing, Infuriate, Unchained, Maim, Berserk, Overpower, Bloodbath, Overpower, etc. Then I'll add other CD as needed.

Lastly, how do you all feel about PLD vs. WAR? I want to play WAR because I started as WAR and feel it is more fun (but I'm really rusty with it) and I also want to be a little different (PLD seem to be the way more popular tank). Perhaps this popularity speaks for itself - I know that Stoneskin in fight "down time" is really useful and PLD can silence and have Hallowed Ground, can chain stun, Cover, etc. That makes me really wonder why anyone would want a WAR. So even though I really want to go back to playing WAR, I worry I would just be a worse tank. Please convince me that's not true! LOL

Thanks in advance for all your help