Balder straight sword is kind of like a short spear. Or a rapier or estoc.
I think I've figured out my problem. I'm addicted to the progression but I don't have a lot of interest in characters once they're complete.
What I need is to make something for everything, so I have no reason to keep making new guys, and a good-sized stable of characters I can play for whatever I feel like doing. I have a sick-ass Chaos Warrior Darkwraith, I've got a Battlepriest Sunbro, I've got a Darkmoon Blade, I've got a silver knight who fucks with people trying to beat the archers, I've got a couple low level PvPers, all I have left to get is a big-ass fucking Strength Guy, a Sorcerer, and a Gravelord Servant.
I think I'll save myself some time and character slots.
The only questions left are...
What headpiece? Gotta be something light and sweet. I've got all the poise I need so really all that matters are looks. Current options: Bloated Sorcerer Head, Hollow Thief Hood, Mask of the Sealer, and Gwyn/Gwyndolin's crowns, though if I use them I won't be able to cast Gravelord Greatsword Dance because of weight limits. I could always replace it with CMW or even another Dark Bead since I'll need NG+ for this build anyway. Sack and Sunlight Maggot are also pretty sweet.
And if this build is even going to be any good. I'm not very familiar with strength builds or sorcery, the closest thing I have is the Battlepriest who mid-rolls and uses a claymore.
EDIT: I think that addiction to progress is also why I can't use trainers. With no real save editor/megamule options for PC, I have to just make myself invincible and sprint through the game. That sucks. If I can't instantly have my build then I'd rather just do it the old fashioned way.
Also why does everyone love and hug Sif so much? Fuck Sif forever.