Then back to my main concern... if DFT is too advanced, and Rippetoe is apparantly too easy / my body adapted / not stimulating enough (1x5 deadlift?)

then what's a good program?

I tried not using a program and going in there trying to systematically progress by going in there doing say 3x5 squat one week, then 5x5, then 2x5 heavier weight etc. I experimented so much on my own during that year and a half, learning proper form, things about my own body.

That's what I mean. I'm still stuck. I'm going to the gym tomorrow, so DFT is bad for me, then what the hell am I supposed to lift????

I read read read and it makes me sick. I just want to get in there and LIFT!!!