Hmmm. Well, I've got a basic concept (reach weapon+shield), I've got a class that fits with potential party members and is powerful enough to be relevant, as well as working with the concept(Crusader), and I have the ability scores. Now, I just need to ask our gracious DM if he would allow any of the following three weapons:
Pike: Martial Weapon, Two-Handed, 1d8 Damage, x3 Critical, Piercing Damage, Has 15-foot reach for medium creature, but cannot attack targets adjacent or ten feet away, 9 gp, 14 lbs.
(Not sure what to call it. Bec de Corbin, Bardiche, Voulge, Ahlspess/Awlspike, could all work. Or just a type of spear):Exotic Weapon, One-Handed, 1d10 Damage, x3 Critical, Reach, Piercing Damage, can be set against a charge, can be used as a martial weapon in two hands, 25 gp, 10 lbs.
Boar Spear: Martial Weapon, One-Handed, 1d8 Damage, x3 Critical, Piercing Damage, Reach, Can be set against a charge, 15 gp, 10 lbs.
I just really want a one-handed melee weapon, for the iconic polearm and shield(you know, the one that appears in shield walls everywhere?) and my other choice is a Small Glaive, which I take a penalty to hit for. I'd rather just spend a feat to get the Exotic weapon. Expensive too, to fit. As expensive as a bloody spiked chain, at least...
Edit: As a question for other players, if he does approve this, and I hope he does, should I get weapon focus with it too to use Short Haft, or simply get Improved Shield Bash and bash anyone who gets close?
And a rules question. If I'm wielding a spiked shield, and/or have Improved Shield Bash, am I considered to threaten the area adjacent to me?