It's a problem if the best thing you can do as a STR character is start with 8 STR instead of 18 and just give up your elixir slot (really not a big deal) to just be a super-strong character... with all your STR points invested somewhere else. Since the 18 DEX gloves can be obtained really fast too (act 1, can be rushed at low lvl) you can also start with 8 DEX (and give up your gloves slot) to just be a demigod stats-wise
