Thank you so much! That is certainly an interesting pattern that you used! For me, the general consensus for best layout was 4 moves followed by 4 attacks with shields (as shield seems better when not on a move), but that's really interesting to see some other patterns being used! As for the incentives, I was thinking I could add buffs to certain patterns (e.g., two kicks followed by a snare) or something of the sort. That would be really hard to add and balance (as well as explain) during the jam so didn't end up doing that.
However, I probably will develop this into a full game, so I'll definitely find a way around that then! Glad you enjoyed it as well!