Succubus nerf?

[tangerinewindex]

If I remember correctly, the old succubus would take your str down to zero after weapon/support effects.

In Saga, the succubus ring now only drains the creature's base strength, but leaves all other bonuses. This seemed different to me - can anyone confirm that this is a change?

[TopCat]

Ring of the Succubus (N) (I)
Accessory G:30
First Attack. Bonus attack: Reduces opponent's ST to 0.
(Reduces base ST to 0, ST from items will remain. The effect is permanent,
however.)