Stat and Max_Stat on Shift Forms?

Hey,

I just wanted to ask how the stat and max_stat modifiers acted on the stats of a shifted form?

In s3, I know +stat EQ functioned to increase stats beyond 18, and wanted to know is this was still true in s4, or if max_str gear would be needed?

Just seems alot of the +str gear QUICKLY becomes useless to a druid if it doesnt increase…

I.E.

inked-eye ring is 0.0 +str +infravision, and no longer required for a form (used to be for sea dragon). It requires avatar levels to use…so most likely EVERY form that a player that can wear this already will have 18 str.

Appreciate any response from Imms or players that have +str gear and can test how it interacts with their forms.

Thanks.

Also along these lines, I’d like to know if anyone knows how +Max_Stat EQ inteacts with shifting? Will they function like they should in shifted form (if the +Max_Stat is on shifted eq)?