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It also doesn't say "must be wielded to grant the +2 AC"
What if the (+2 AC) was somewhere else in the description? Its really subjective.

I'll pm my char to you, in an attempt to keep this thread relevant.

I wasn't using a 2handed weapon, I was using a 1 handed weapon grasped in 2 hands. Im not sure if this will affect the discussion about "Using 2 handers w/ buckler". Although its still a curious subject.

Doubtful. For the case of using it as a shield bash I would agree that you don't get the AC bonus for ir.
However, I don't consider it to be a buckler, because in no way is it a buckler.. So in that regard I would have to disagree.

I'm going to disagree there Malachi.
"This ring generates a shield-sized (and shield-shaped) wall of force that stays with the ring and can be wielded by the wearer as if it were a heavy shield (+2 AC)."
Emphasis on "CAN". It doesn't have to be wielded as a shield, and will grant you the +2 AC regardless. I believe the purpose of it being able to be wielded as a shield is for the benefit of shield slam attacks and other relevant feats.

Or be a graceful player and accept it.

I did accept it, and took roughly 40 extra damage because of it and as a result was mildly salty.

My bad about that one LazarX.
It is a free action to draw the ammunition though..Right? I think that's what I was getting at.

As for the claws thing, why not? Seems cool.

Remember that the buckler-side claw will have a penalty to hit from the buckler.

Not a buckler though, its a shield made of force.

Its only 5 free actions bro.

I can see what you're getting at Charon, however I'm not using my Katana in two hands to make attacks of opportunity, because when its not my turn I've only got 1 hand on my weapon. Is that acceptable in your situation?

I think its just a wall of force that grants you +2 Ac, and if needed can be wielded as a heavy shield for the benefit of feats/ shield bashing.. that kinda stuff. But that's just how I interpret it.

In your experience, what have been acceptable limits to free actions? If you don't mind.

I'm having a small conflict with my GM over what is acceptable for my character to do in combat.

For about 5 levels (Currently a Ninja4/Sorcerer1/DragonDisciple6) I have been using a Katana and Ring of Force Shield.
I would begin my turn with the Force shield on, Katana in one hand.
Free action deactivate Ring of Force Shield
Free action Two hand my Katana
Attack
Free action Reactivate my Ring of Force Shield.

This was acceptable for quite some time. The situation that became upsetting for my Gm was this

I started the round with the shield active and my katana in hand.
Drop katana as a free action, grow claws as a sorcerer bloodline power as a free action, deactivate shield as a free action, as a swift action go invisible with my Ninja trick (Vanishing Trick), 5 foot into base to base contact with enemy, full attack, then activate shield in my offhand as a final free action.

Am I overstepping what should be allowed with free actions? I assumed all of this was quite fluid to preform in my mind. Dropping weapon while growing claws and turning off the shield to vanish into a blindspot of my enemy, smack him a bunch while re-appearing next to him turning on my shield to defend myself.