When I select the whole group and press the attack icon, they will not attack. I place the sword on the enemy and left click on them they still just stand there. If I keep left clicking, they eventually start swinging intermitently. What am I doing wrong?

I dont really know how to fix your problem, but first try turning the party AI off or on (clcik the thing in the bottom right of the screen I think) If that doesnt work, try changing your characters scripts (player inforation/customization) and lastly, try getting the patch. And if it still doesnt work then.......um.....thy calling custom support or something.