Half-swording on the really short 2H like bastard sword can be annoying, your thrusts are much shorter reach than you think until you get used to it.
It's more of a shank, really. I always treated it as more of a rondel-type playstyle... with all 4 attack directions (well, used to be 3) at once and with the ability to block. For some reason polearm stabs seem quicker the shorter your weapon is... so with the super short longsword stab, it is quite speedy, and quite effective. I can often times hit twice if I get a first hit in. Not to mention if you play it like a support class... never attack anyone directly, flank them whilst they are attacking your allies... they can't even turn around to block you in time for the 2nd hit, and 2 hits is normally all it takes with speed bonus on your side (which you should have, assuming you know how to play this game
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