So as the title suggests, I have decided to pick up STO and play their new season. Now, like always the ground game is certainly inferior to SWTOR, but the storytelling is not bad and kinda immersive. I am also, not a sub to the game and can enjoy many benefits just as much as subbed players. The only negative is the god awful P2W aspect.
Anyway, for those who would like something different, I say give it a try.