Couldn't agree anymore. Disappointment and frustration are the two words that come to mind for me. I have invested easily a couple thousand dollars and it has brought me a lot of enjoyment over the last 5 years but lately, it's just been a disappointment.
Things just feel lazy, not thought through properly (Due to as mentioned lack of vision) you just have to look at Manaan and Iokath.
• "The players want more companions just shove them in half way through somewhere."
• "The players want the republic and empire back let's just shove them in some unconnected sub plot in the background that will make them happy."
• "The players want a new stronghold a lot want it on Mannan." Result: A small stronghold with overpriced cost and the hook placement was just tragic and plain lazy.
My overall feeling is just plain frustration a game that has so much potential and is being wasted. I come back after a short break and see Tulak Hordes armor on the cartel I am just like seriously? I'll just take that **** to the face after a spent both the hard earned credits and my own money to something so rare and prestigious and now someone can grab it for $20.
I just wish the devs would be completely honest and transparent with their game development now. Tell us what you're developing early so we can give suggestions so you don't screw it up any further. The only reason I still play is I think like many of us veteran players as what was originally said we all have invested so much time and money into what was a fantastic game and to see it get worse and worse and be less fun less entertaining it becomes more and more frustrating. I can't ditch the game just yet when I have invested so much but there comes a point where enough is enough.
If communication really is supposedly improving then I feel like at least someone from the Dev team should comment on this thread at least to acknowledge what is happening.
If you like I will help you out...
"Hi guys we sorry you all feel let down by are recent developments and have taken your thoughts on board we will discuss this at our next meeting. As you may be aware we are having to really watch our budgets and were trying to produce some great content on what little we have. We have something really great coming up with the Story line and the chance to get some of your main companions back ."