Just returned from a three year break. Having a blast and brought a friend in with me, they're a new player and enjoying it as well.

Thanks for the heads up.

The art is gorgeous.

I thought the same thing. Great camo.

Never like seeing peoples online homes closing down, just like I wouldn't like to see SWTOR eventually end. Hope they can find another game they enjoy.

Sorry to hear it's not to your liking OP. I'll be playing because of the Empire vs. Republic storyline, not in spite of.

Me and a friend started back just last week after a few years break. Really enjoying the game and see tons of people around.

Hyped for the return to Empire vs. Republic story too. Hope we get more info soon - that's all we really have atm.

Just returned to the game, last played right after the F2P switch. Been having more fun playing through class storylines with a friend (Bounty Hunter/Agent characters) than I've had with a game in the last few years. Have to give some thanks for that.

I can imagine the German and French servers would be less populated. Would be smart to merge EU together.

I'll wait for the bug fixes. Just hope things are smooth before launch and it's not pushed out if things still aren't better.

Thanks for keeping this updated. Just returned to the game and was looking for some podcasts to listen to and catch up on stuff.

Both are great games. If SWG was still around and being updated I would play both SWG and SWTOR since they're so different.

I like the idea tbh. Make crafting great again.

Rumors of the Level Sync made me return to the game after a year long break. Finally hearing the concrete details makes me feel like my decision to return was a good one

Nice to read others experiences when adding to immersion with the game. The changing appearance over the characters storyline is a neat idea.

What I'd like to see, in no order and speaking from what's most likely to happen: Trophies to display from all level ranges. Don't forget those Heroic Missions! Free style placement for furniture, though I doubt we'll get this. If we're limited to one building/planet per faction, then give us multiple floor plans to choose from. Incorporate our companions in a way only SWTOR can. They're a big selling point for the game.

That's all fine, but going back to your comparison to EVE - interesting headlines that isn't backed up by interesting gameplay is taking style over substance in a way. And housing in an MMO is pretty big news, check the 150+ thread over on Massively.com. Most positive comments I've seen on SWTOR in awhile. Compare them to EVE, where there's always a few people saying EVE is more fun reading about than playing, thus the 400k subscribers that are mostly alts.

And there ya go again making assumptions. If I wanted only interior designer I'd go play The Sims. I'm liking the housing aspect on top of a game I already like. I like SWTOR, it's why I played it for over a year without taking a single break, but like I said before - the lack of diverse content whittled my interest down. And that's the point of the new PVP mode and housing, giving me something to do outside of OPs and flashpoints. Of course it's gonna get old eventually, every game does. But a game offering more than just a set track of progression, even if it's not part of core game, will keep me from getting so burned out on it. Should stop replying here. Dunno why I have to defend my opinion, but I have to remember this is the SWTOR official forums. Guess some things never change.

Wait, what's strange of quitting for nothing to do besides the same old same old but returning when a new PVP mode is added and housing is announced? If anything is strange it's you not understanding.

Good thing games are made to be played rather than write headlines about, eh?

Except I never said I wanted the overall direction of the game to be changed. Just some alternate activities to break up the same old, as when I quit there was literally nothing to do outside of questing/flashpoints/OPs and crafting outside of the events that come around monthly. Are you arguing over an opinion? If I feel the new PVP mode (which I'm liking, just started it a few nights ago) and housing are enough to warrant my subscription, why do you feel the need to try and discredit it? It's a lose/lose battle, mate. Gotta love the official forums.

Except the housing and new PVP mode.

Placing a trophy next to a sofa would be more exciting than watching a battle in EVE. Just saying, the game plays like a strategy game. A game where you play one unit, making it just as boring as watching paint dry. Of course, it comes down to personal preference on which you like more.

Hope we'll get some different floorplans if we're stuck to one building on each side.