2009-01-03, 04:50 AM
I was one of the first person to talk about this build prior to the first Maple claw. Back then, when dexless were being discussed (privately at first, and then on sw.net), we define dexless as 4 base dex, nothing more, nothing less. This, perhaps was mostly due to the availabilities of scrolls/items.
Later, some decided to attach a new name to the dexless build calling it pureluck, which essentially the same, and newbies catching on quickly, which started the flame war.
IMO, comparing different branches of orange doesnt change the fact that it's an orange. The main reason most people go dexless is because of damages. You're building a build that tries to do the most damage, so why restrict yourself to certain gears? Why create more labels than necessary? Builds change due to items, eg HT necklace etc. It'd be silly to not try to reach out for better gears if you're after damages.
While at it, my definition of a lowdex sin is one who tries to maximise their damages using stats from equipments and have more than 4 base dex (but naturally less than claw requirement dex). Back in the old days, where 7 60% slain were considered uber, we only have overall dex scrolls, and a bit later shoe jump, people use them to subsidise their dex to wear the slain. Later other items come along and people adjust their builds. They're consistently trying to maximise their damages by adjusting their stats.
Therefore, I dont considered someone a few base dex < their claw is considered lowdex. IMO, lowdex isnt about numbers, it's about maximising damages.
Later, some decided to attach a new name to the dexless build calling it pureluck, which essentially the same, and newbies catching on quickly, which started the flame war.
IMO, comparing different branches of orange doesnt change the fact that it's an orange. The main reason most people go dexless is because of damages. You're building a build that tries to do the most damage, so why restrict yourself to certain gears? Why create more labels than necessary? Builds change due to items, eg HT necklace etc. It'd be silly to not try to reach out for better gears if you're after damages.
While at it, my definition of a lowdex sin is one who tries to maximise their damages using stats from equipments and have more than 4 base dex (but naturally less than claw requirement dex). Back in the old days, where 7 60% slain were considered uber, we only have overall dex scrolls, and a bit later shoe jump, people use them to subsidise their dex to wear the slain. Later other items come along and people adjust their builds. They're consistently trying to maximise their damages by adjusting their stats.
Therefore, I dont considered someone a few base dex < their claw is considered lowdex. IMO, lowdex isnt about numbers, it's about maximising damages.