Now imagine someone has more than 8 characters on 2 servers you want merged. This is more than you can have on one server, also they can have separate legacies. There can be many people in the same situation also the ones currently not subscribed. How do you want to solve such problems during server merge?

The current system of modable orange gear is the right approach to customizable appearance. It allows you to select preferred look for your character and work towards perfecting it while staying consistent throughout leveling. Character customization is not about being able to look completely different on a whim but about being able to create a unique look and feel for characters you play.

For me LS/DS choices - as well as rude/polite answer and taking or refusing a quest - are not about long term result of the choice - they are a roleplaying tool. In this game you can be a patriotic Imperial Agent, greedy Smuggler or sadistic Sith and act as one when you talk to characters in game. Along with gear and look customization and relations with companions, It helps you create your very own character - doesn't really matter if this choices change the outcome of your story.

I have 10 characters created on 2 servers - this already means those servers cannot be merged without rising character limit. Depending on total character limit several people could create more then 4 on every server making them unmergable. Bioware cannot automatically decide which of your characters go where - everyone gets to decide for himself using transfers.

"Just tell me where to go" - Sith Warrior I wince any time I'm about to select answer that even remotely mentions location.