Had a cav hybrid that I played for a year. I could do:
lancer cav, 1h cav, 1h+shield, hoplite, and 2-hand polearm (more 2d than 4d)
That hybrid was a strength build and now I'm playing an agi build.
From April/May to October, I was 1h no shield with 1wpf crossbow. Played a tiny bit of HX and thrower on stf.
Only things I didn't do were 2h, archery, and 4d polearm, not really missing all that much. Might be worth a play on an stf. Your post did remind me how hilarious machinegun thrower was.