Something I see brought up a lot is how SWTOR's doing compared to the launch of another game that has years of post-launch development under it's belt already. I think this is stupid because you're not competing with the game when it launched. That's not what the MMO's respective players are enjoying right now. Games, when they release, are competing with what exists at the time of their launch.

Maybe you, personaly, can say, "I'm willing to stick it out with this game because it looks like it will eventually become a much more comparable, and enjoyable experience" if it isn't already, but I would never say "I'm going to play this clearly inferior product on basis that, by the nature of MMO design process, it has had substantially less time to develop."

On topic: I thought the blog post referred to in the OP was more-or-less accurate. It didn't paint a horrid image of SWTOR to me. What was correct just pointed out the flaws that were blatant and debated to death on these forums.

Originally posted by Varking

I can't tell if she is cute or not but it bothers me I have no idea what a Granola Girl is. In all seriousness, who cares? It is just a blog.

She may define it slightly differently, but calling someone 'granola' is a stereotype where the person is generally outdoorsy. Hiking, mountain biking, camping, etc.  They tend to be people who have a 'philosophy' about nature and its preservation. Granolas are distinct from both  'hunters' and 'hippies'. Although, most would claim granolas and hippies have more in common than granolas and hunter types. But for example, you might catch a granola at REI buying a camping tent, but rarely catch a hippy there. They are both likely to skinny dip in the lake or hot springs. You find a lot of granolas at folk festivals, bluegrass festivals and to a smaller extent at jam bands like Phish - you probably won't run into a granola at a gangsta rap concert or brittney spears.

Wherever there are granolas there is flannel and/or fleece.

Look for shoe products like 'keen' or 'merrells' - don't expect to see the latest nike shoe. But whenever possible, the footwear of choice for the granola is a sandal. Chaco's are super hip with granolas, as are zip off conversion hiking pants/shorts.

My guess is the term is much more common here in the west, as we just have a lot of big impressive outdoor spaces that attract Granolas.

And why the word 'granola'?

Granola goes in your yogurt in the morning, and in your trail mix all day. It is bizarre how common this product is in the homes and backpacks of this stereotype.

Originally posted by kadepsyson

Originally posted by Starwars001

Read your username.  Didn't need to read the rest.

LOL, I read the post then the user namer and came to the same conclusion.

If you have strong feeling towards Teala's blog, then maybe you would be better of posting comment there as it would probably be a lot more appropriate than trying to call her out here.   It is a blog by the way, which are by nature the opinions of the people who write them.   I'm sure she will be here soon enough to defend herself, but frankly I don't see what the problem is.   She has her opinion, she backs up her point of view with supporting facts, and I'm not really seeing any real falsehoods.  By making this thread here you have really done your cause a lot more harm then good, you'd be a lot better off commenting there where she will see it (we get private messages in our in box when someone comments on our blogs here).

Show us on the SWTOR where Teala touched you.

Please do NOT call out users on the boards. If you feel someone is mistaken or misinformed, feel free to correct them where they make their claims (without insulting them). Thanks!