OK a few more questions I probably should have asked before starting down this career path..

I'd like to play a 16 Human Pally that uses 2 handed weapons, is it possible (not asking for a build) to set up a pally this way that will be effective enough at DPS (with enough AC) to contribute to a group? Or am I simply going to be so far behind 2wfs and Barb THF DPS that it'd be pointless.
I don't really care if I lead the kill count or not(well I do, but not that much..) as long as I know I can contribute to a group.

That being said- is there any point to taking CE (I assume I'll have to take PA) on a THF? I know I'd be losing shield AC, but can I still get it high enough to be worthwhile?


Thanks (as always) for any help you can provide!