Just getting a shield would allow you to get a lot closer than dancing around like you currently do. The Old Board Shield is massive, can be used with 0 shield skill, and can absorb a hell of a lot of arrows (
http://c-rpg.net/index.php?page=equipshop&cat=shield#!?page=itemdetail&id=54 ).
The most effective class I have played is 1h shielder with a spear. Counters ranged, melee and cav. This, is a sensible build for EU1.
2h heroes (the guys whining about ranged all the time), are using an EU3 build. They have an advantage over sensible EU1 builds in duels. EU1 is not a duelling server. 2h heroes are not a sensible build for EU1.
2h heroes should have some weaknesses on EU1, as they do now. Mass archers,
should fuck over 2h heroes, who are not using a sensible build for EU1 (and who, again, absolutely refuse to carry even a basic shield to get close to them). The way it is now, is absolutely fine.
TL;DR, Get a shield or a better build, dumbasses.