Knightblade, you are only getting 12 skill points I think because you 'user adjusted' your INT on the roll dialog. (EN is correct in what he says on this point).
However, we did add an additional way for you to adjust your stats the way you want and have it effect point-based systems (such as skills):
I have attached a screenshot to point out the appropriate area.
If you are unable to view it, follow these instructions:
Go to the roll dialog
Under the 'Method' drop down dialog, select "user entry"
You can then input the values you choose.
Note that you input these values on the right hand side of the dialog in the boxes provided. NOT under the 'user' column in the middle of the dialog.