I've played wow for years, I can totally see the similarities between the two. Though I also see amauriel's point too, it totally feels like a new KOTOR game, even though the gameplay is a bit different from what I remember in KOTOR. I'm really digging the game so far, and it's pretty solid. I've noticed quite a few graphical issues though and the game chugs if I have shadows turned on.
At one point, I went to speak with the Jedi Counsel and the leader was no where to be seen, but she was talking. Then they focused the camera on her and she was the size of a halfling.... ha.
@amauriel which server are you on? me, my cousin and one of his friends are on Darth Bandon, Republic side.