These discussions never go anywhere. Comparing wow's launch.. something that took place years ago to a current gen mmo that released on the eve of 2012 is not a good comparison at all. With all the technical advances that have been made through the years I find that yes swtor left a lot to be wanted and really should have stayed in beta until it was at least on par with some of the current gen mmo's such as rift. Really all it has going for it is the starwars universe and a unique single player story line. Other than that, its a bare bones game with stuff to do but no depth beyond what should be expected of a newly released title.
Unfortunately they dropped the ball and could have offered so much more, the game is fun. I enjoy swtor but I don't see how comparing it to a successful mmo that is years old is going to make it any better, when swtor should already be beyond what a older game has to offer, this isnt 2001 anymore, time to innovate and show what a current gen game can do over its competitors.
Place judgement a year from now, then the picture will be much clearer.. if you think the game sucks then quit, I for one don't mind the issues and am willing to see where they will take this game.
