Star Wars for dummies...
I have played this game since launch 2 years ago (approx) and have really enjoyed it untill november 15th of 2005.
SOE release what they have termed the "New Game Enhancements" .
Untill November 15th Getting the title of jedi was an honor. It ws something to strive for. A reward. YOu mastered one or more of 32 possible professionsand while doing so explored the game. Once you did a certain number of things like master professions or visit the right locations, do the right quests you were allowed to start on the path to become jedi. (which took about 8 months)
NOW Jedi is a starting profession. Everything that we worked to get is gone,
the professions are horribly weak now, Most of the jedi powers don't work, game play has been changed to a first person shooter type, the controls are very clumsy, and there is absolutely no skill involved. You point and click click click till YOU'RE dead.
...A lightsaber is now basically a glowing bat whose damage is less than most rifles and can be negated by all armor. It is ridiculous. All characters are the same now.
One thing to keep in mind about this game...its like paying money to be in a beta test... It is full of bugs and gets worse with every patch, customer service and the developers don't listen to the community, or seem to care for that matter.
If your'e looking for a fun MMORPG this IS NOT it. Put your money some place else.