Since the new expansion is focused on story, I hope the dialog options have an impact on the outcome of the story versus giving the illusion of choice like with the original class stories.Just finished the Sith Warrior story for the second time with a Juggernaut and full Dark Side. First time was with a Marauder and full Light Side. Obviously the ending was the same but the path there was littered with bodies.
In theory having one story to focus on should allow for some more significant choices and outcomes as it would still mean a lot less things to track than they currently have to deal with.Since the new expansion is focused on story, I hope the dialog options have an impact on the outcome of the story versus giving the illusion of choice like with the original class stories.
Also given its stated there will be a pretty big time jump due to hibernation it sort of makes sense most of your companions who are still alive are not really up to the job of fighting at your side directly any more most are probably getting to old for those shenannigans.If the companion pool is technically the same for everyone that makes it easier as well. 8x5+1 decision paths and voice acting required for all of them would suck. Old unused companions may still be allied with you but they are basically background guys and not story driven.