Another big thing to ask yourself before investing is this:
Why do I play these games?
Me, I prefer TOR because of the storyline more than anything else.
To me, TOR is more of a single player RPG with multiplayer content than other MMOs.
My character isn't just (insert name) and go do this string of quests.
There are consequences to my actions.
I can take different tracks to get what needs to be done handled.
There is a reason I'm travelling the galaxy and doing these things.
These are why I left WoW and others for TOR.
If what you seek is the "Let's power level and kill everybody," then The Old Republic is not your game.
Me, I have one toon for each of the major classes, and I'm running each through a given section.
Once I finish a section with, say, a Republic toon, I'll go play through the next section for an Empire toon.
This is why my characters are all so close in level despite the many hours I've played.
I want to enjoy the stories, not plow through to the end.
