I have heard quite a bit of complaints about BW's bias towards the empire. From my experience so far it does seem a bit more polished on the Empire side.

I do agree that Shadow is not completely without flair. I love the aesthetics of Project, though as mentioned above, the differences in mechanics vs Shock are rather unfair. I am not saying that Shadows are without any flash.. just that they could use a lot of work. Obviously the game is still fairly new and bioware has plenty of post-launch updates planned. I just hope they remember us loyal Shadows in those updates. Thank you for the comments, the more input for bioware.. the better.

I have noticed some rather disappointing differences in the aesthetic values of the Assassins versus the Shadow.. Examples: Force Potency; The buff to make 2 spells crit.. For the Assassin, his arms are covered in lightning.. looks pretty dope. The Shadow... NOTHING. It just happens.. no kewl looking animations. Stances/Charges; The bread and butter of the double-bladed lightsaber users, Their fighting modes. The Assassin gets nice little particle effects for their weapons, such as lightning wrapping around your Lightsaber... The shadow? of course... NOTHING. You flourish a little when you go into the stance (which you only have to do once and never again unless you die) and than it looks the same as it always did... no new idle animation.. no particles.. nothin. Now I am sure this is only a few of the disappointing difference.. but its enough to get my point across. Bioware... please show some love for the shadow and make us not look so damn boring! Much appreciated. May the Shwartz be with you..