So I looked at the newly updated server selection screen that came with the most recent update (4.3) and I noticed there is no longer any indication server type including RP servers for BC and EH. Is this an over sight or have the developers decided RP servers are no longer exist? Because if so, that's probably going to be a problem.

They are not refusing per say, they just don't have the people in the office to do it right now. You could easily make the case that's piss poor planning on their part (and it is), but it's not a question of want. They literally are incapable of fixing this problem at this time.

Normally I'm annoyed when bugs like this crop up, but this time I just feel pity. It's one thing to make a mistake, it's another thing to have that mistake advertised on fleet 24/7.

The the instructions are mislabeled. You want the merchant in the military wing standing next to the landed ships.

Same problem. Sent in a ticket. No response yet.

I thought the smuggler story was pretty good all around, which compared to the other classes I have played is less true. For example I really enjoyed Acts 1 and 2 of the Sith Warrior and Bounty Hunter, but found the Act 3 for both to be sort of underwhelming. Conversely while I found Act 1 of the Sith Inquisitor to be fairly dry, I loved its Act 2 and Act 3. Smuggler wasn't my favorite story, but I in terms of quality consistency I think it was the best (of the ones I have played anyway).

The smuggler is the only Republic class I actually like, but I absolutely love this idea. The character could be from a well to do family in the core worlds who is assigned as a glorified personal aid to a Republic ambassador stationed on Ord Mantell. Will you be a noble servant of the people or a snobby selfish elitist? Lots of fun to be had either way.