Dear SWTOR players, GROW UP. This system allows people who buy lots of packs, but get screwed over by RNG to get something for their money. If you don't like it, don't participate, but that's enough whining. Bioware isn't a charity, they're a business, and they have to make money to produce GAMEPLAY content, which (=bigsurprise) happens to be the reason most people play games. /gasp This isn't a giant content update, it's just more cosmetic stuff. Are you really going to open the gates of hell over this? Is it worth it? Are you really going to call this pay-to-win just because it involves the rep system? Seriously, check yourself.

Bioware PLEASE fix this! So incredibly disappointed to find that my Ace in the Hole is worthless and a downgrade.

Agree 100%

Recycled ideas or no, the game is fun. I mean incredibly fun. If you have actually played mid to late game group content and can still say you're not having fun, then your opinion is >1% anyways. Stop whining and enjoy the game you bought instead of expecting Heaven: The MMO. It's a great addition to the MMO market and I'll be subbing it for years and years, alongside everyone else I know.