Personally, my biggest issue is that I don't like so called "action" MMOs. If I wanted to play a shooter, I'd play a shooter....not a shooter disguised as an MMO. I like my tab targeting, skill bar, and other shinies.
The reason more and more long term supporters seem to be leaving has to do with the consistent empty promises and real lack of content. It's like being told and expecting a banana split only to get a scoop of vanilla: every time.
There's no driving, it's pretty much done. Unless 6.0 brings something really awesome to the table, the game is pretty much going to pepper out and die.
GTN Inflation isn't a credit sink, it's transferring wealth from one player to another. A credit sink is something that takes money out of the economy: typically consumables. There's simply not enough, nor enough good ones.
As my inquisitor put it: "I'm starting to think that the galaxy is only going to stay saved is if I'm the one running it."
As for the way it's written being a matter of opinion....No. Do a play (or replay) and take dark side choices. You'll see how dumb they are...and how they don't fit the story line given.
Most people characterize it as bad because it's clearly written for a light side character...the dark side options are not only an afterthought but obviously more chaotic dumbsh*t than most.
Going back to the Republic or the Empire simply doesn't make sense for every character? What about the one that wants power...and will do whatever it takes to get/keep it. When "Evil Overlord" does fit the character, why would they share power (or submit to someone else)?
There are, IMO, far too many "action" MMOs as it is. Not all of us have the twitch reflexes of a teenager, nor a desire to see how fast was can push combo buttons. That was probably the biggest turn off from B&S for me.
You've hit the nail right on the head. It's designed to keep you busy to make up for the lack of content. Now's a really good chance to finish up those odds and ends things you want to do.
Personally, if we don't get a level increase when we're supposed to...it's pretty much going to be the final nail in the coffin.
SWTOR Bucket List (most of which my sorceress fills nicely):
1) I can shoot lightning from my fingertips....*ahem*...I CAN SHOOT LIGHTNING FROM MY FINGERTIPS!
2) Sit on the Eternal Throne.
3) Make Lana get stuff off of top shelves just so I can see her .... stretch.
4) Ashara...dancing girl. And make her go against her teachings.
5) Forcewalk Valkorian. *teehee*
6) Listen to Nadia Grell talk for hours...then snuggle up in bed.
7) I CAN SHOOT LIGHTNING FROM MY FINGERTIPS!
Actually, when the JK gets to Yavin 4 they find out that it wasn't actually the emperor but one of his puppets. You might as well say that the SW kills the emperor when he takes down the Voice on Voss.
Most: Sith Inquisitor. I love listening to the female voice, especially when she sounds all "kid in the candy store".
Least: Ummm....probably smuggler. Female voice sounds like she's 12.