I personally like the increased size brought on by the water weight. I know it is only temporary and, at least for me, its easy to manage with Irwin Naturals Bloat Away.
NPP and Deca are very different creatures and both are great steroids. Just like other steroids reducing the release time using a different ester changes how that anabolic might be expressed in the individual.
BTW- I am getting really really fluffy. Up a size or two in my shirts and a notch or two in my belt.