does str now effect crits too or is it better to go all dex when using axes?

I think str does not.. so thats why i stat more dex than str when i use axes!

its up to u though. (this answer is shit lol, sry)

naw im thinking the same as you...previously i went str more than dex but now its seems axe builds need no str as they get the same dmg boost from dex plus a crit boost

Str and dex work the same now for crits, I believe. Either stat should have equal effect.

Strength: Increases the base damage and *critical hit chance for melee weapons by the ratio for that particular weapon.
Dexterity: Increases the base damage and *critical hit chance for melee weapons by the ratio for that particular weapon.

so dex does not reduce the chance of revieving criticals anymore?

The prevailing wisdom seems to be that high dex chars are still taking less damage. Take from that what you will.

yea gonna have to test it i think.....shouldnt be hard imo