Need Advice From a Lean Lifter...?

When I used to body-build, creatine was one of my best tools for getting strong and building muscle in the off season. But when I was trying to cut, I couldn't take it. Creatine, by nature, makes you retain water, which makes you look soft. For me personally, it makes my appetite bad too. I feel like I have to eat constantly. So my tip is, if you want to increase strength and muscle size, stay on the creatine. If you want to look hard and cut, lay off the creatine, and stick to a good multi-vitamin, and whey of course.