I'm sure that one point of dex is really going to matter.
...Rest of your argument...
It is if I am a dex/int build. It has an effect on the successful use of a spell (see the penalties/bonus on the spells?) and one point could mean being able to use it with some reasonable means, or not at all. Then there is dodge... which I could be balancing out points into dex to reach a certain level for my build. By the way, I swap weapons quite often to use various skills and abilities. It is because the abilities are very powerful in hybrid builds. I play on hard btw and I think the game is too easy. Maybe I am playing wrong?
You are doing exactly as I said you would. You are rationalizing and making excuses as why it is not ideal. Each step you are claiming your argument is correct, because people are playing wrong if they don't agree with you.
If you have to give numerous excuses and exceptions to make your argument, it means your argument isn't sound.
Just admit it. You play a certain way and think everyone who does not play your way is wrong.
Edit:
I think you put too much attention to maxing specific stats rather than seeing that max stats are not what wins encounters. It is having the right tools to be able adapt and change to your situation. That is my opinion though, you play how it fits you, neither is really the right or wrong way to play. Results are what matter and I can tell you I get results by playing the way you say is sub optimal. /shrug
