Q 43: Multi-part question...A)Assuming proper proficiency and the feat allowing you to retain AC while performing attacks with a shield, a shield is essentially a second weapon granting an AC bonus, thus meaning optimizing it is the same as optimizing TWF, correct? B)Can a shield be considered a weapon without spikes/blades/other crap assuming you have proficiency? C)Would it be more worthwhile to consider it an improvised weapon and then optimize unarmed strike damage, as at least with those we can get 1.5 Str and effective Power Attack?