Ask a Warrior Thread.

yeah, i made an 8 str one before silent crusade came out and i use it on new chars instead of wasting time running around for a day when i could be training. i might do silent crusade at some point on a second character, but i dont like repeating quests and i have enough rings.

thats the only reason i have one. silent crusade was a surprise. ive gotten good use out of it since i dont play luk or int classes much / at all.

i would add a category to your list: common tradable gear is interesting to have. good, cheap, reusable boost. "already have a pauldron" fits that, but "make a pauldron" doesnt because of the expense.