One thing which would make the combat more entertaining to watch would be that characters in melee should exchange blows with the enemy while waiting their turn. Like some blades clashing against each other and some shields bashed heavily with axes. We could imagine as well archers shooting arrows on the floor or on shields etc. It would look more like a proper battle.
Hehe. This is exactly what I suggested as well, right at the beginning after it was revealed combat would be TB.
