First playthrough - Big dumb Strength build or Int / sorceries?

Hi - I am just about to excitedly start my first (blind) DS2 playthrough, and am deciding on my Char build.

In DS1 I did a Dex / pyromancy build so I want to switch it up a little.

In terms of weapons, armor, and mechanics, is doing a strength or int build more fun / good experience?

Open to other suggestions too! I mainly am interested in a PvE build :)