I don't mind the change so much. Having one less companion during encounters is a welcome thought in some regards, as I can't count how many times I've gotten frustrated because I have been attacked in a corridor and everyone is stuck behind one or two of my companions and the AoE's start going off. So that will probably alleviate some of my problems. I will however miss the extra companion, as I enjoy trying as many of them out as possible on my adventures throughout Eora.