Sadras
Legend
The fighter doesn't just compete with casters. He competes with rogues, barbarians, paladins rangers and monks too. We already know the fighter gets no social or exploration benefits. Without those feats rangers and paladins and rogues likely overtake him in damage too. Monks even stay competitive with him. IMO. At that point why play a fighter?
Valid point, but I think, if I have understood correctly, that the real issue with GWM is the comparison between a Fighter with GWM and a Fighter going any other combat/weapon-style route.