Help with Character planning and optimization and tactics?

[Ulzgoroth]

Originally Posted by Gavinfoxx

Well, I just need some time to study some stuff, is all, and figure out some of the 'right' thing to do. I already figured out that, if I'm blocking with the shield all the time, there's no reason not to use Committed Attack, right?

That only gives you one good defense per turn, if that. The shield can only be used once (or is at a cumulative -5 subsequently, which is about the same thing). You can't retreat, so your Dodge isn't much good, and you can't parry. And you've got -2 to block and dodge in the bargain.

So...no, there's very good reasons not to use Committed Attack, unless the benefits make a big difference.