Hi,
I am new to playing LS and I probably could use some help if I want to make it as a professional slasher
Current setup:Level 14 Barbarian
Str: 73
Dex: 25
Int: 5
Vit: 70
Weapon:Mystical Iron Axe
Damage: 47 to 57
EE: +54%
Critical Strike: +1
1 to 2 mana per attack
Armor:Mystical Copper Plate Mail
Physical defense: 6 to 19
Magical defense: 0 to 2
Max Life: +200
Life Regen: +1
Glancing blow: +1%
Charm:Magical Heal II
Max Life: +80
Acc.Charm:Rare Focused Heal III
EE: +16%
Experience Gained: +2%
So that's what I have so far. After reading through the forums a little bit I had decided to go for a full STR build but with the latest changes I'm not sure anymore whether this is the right path to take so here are my questions:
1. I'm now using Axes (Strength/Dexterity Ratio: 50/50), in this scenario it doesn't matter whether I spend my stat points in STR or DEX as they're both worth the same amount of 'power' right? In the long run I would like to switch to Clubs as I've read that those weapons are the most powerful since the last patch. STR/DEX ratio for Clubs is 90/10. Am I right to say it would be best for me to put every single stat point in STR?
2. Can someone explain me in a bit more detail how fishing works? I cannot seem to get the hang of it.
3. Is it wise to start transmuting all lvl I items asap to get your skill up? Should I start transmuting lvl II items once my skill levels or before that?
4. Is it possible to solo this game completely? I work at an ISP and therefore it's hard for me to play in groups as it happens a lot that I have to alt+tab away from the game to make sure they don't catch me too often

At home I rarely spend time gaming.
I think that's it for now. Any other useful playing tips for a STR Barb are of course welcome.
Thanks in advance!
Edit: I play SC only atm.
This post was edited by Decibel on Oct 13 2010 04:33am