Spear vs Knights... am I missing something?

[Witchking]

Originally Posted by ericthered

One really weird question is if its worth it to use a shield.

Short internal checklist to answer the question for me:

1. Is our side likely to be outnumbered?
2. Are there likely to be missile weapons on other side?
3. Will combat likely happen near 'our base' (i.e. will I not likely have to hump that big trash can lid on my back for a week)

The more yes answers I see the better the odds I will bring that shield to the party. Or design a character around the X + Shield concept.