No problem!
The thing that concerned me more, is that you didn't enjoy, and actively tried to cheese the combat. I didn't see you using the dodge to get out of the way of attacks, or block ranged attacks.
I wouldn't say I didn't enjoy it. I definitely tried once or twice to block the spears but the moment I was successful, another one impaled me. I think tweaks like slowing down projectiles and balancing out hitboxes and hurtboxes for the entities would fix those issues. I too have no idea on how to improve the dodge.
Also, I think I was so worried about stamina drain and how long it took to drink a potion. I think that also caused me to skip dodging and cheesing some combat where I could.