I agree about the games. What I did like about SWTOR was that you could be someone other than just a Jedi or a Sith (not the race). Also, each story was interesting and you could totally be a ruthless Jedi Consular if you desired. Most NPCs were expendable. But just like 99% of MMOs out there, it still felt grid-like and you were forced to go places you didn't care for, just to grind to the next level.
I used to be a big MMORPG enthusiast and have done CBT for about a dozen MMOs (feels more like half a dozen). The MMO I return to the most is Ragnarok Online:
I'm still waiting for KOTOR 3. Anyway, I haven't even watched Part VII yet, lol. I'll watch the movies in order and then Rogue One.