I started deprived because none of the classes fit my goal for a Dex/Faith build. So i figured why not start deprived. 10 across all stats.
Heh, same here, but I went for str and some int instead (just wanted to main a MLGS again)
I still haven't used a whip in any of the games, but I'd like to give it a try someday. Good to hear that it works, but it would be hard to get used to a weapon that doesn't backstab or plunge (I could take or leave riposting, since I don't use a shield or parry otherwise).
I do remember getting the crap kicked out of me by a dual whip invader once...wasn't expecting anything like that at all. Totally caught me off guard.