https://youtube.com/watch?v=0IINiu_kh6wI do realize that footage is from console before combat changes, but it clearly shows how pushing "active companion meta" makes content trivial... Why ?? What is the purpose ?? Just spend certain amount of AD for your companion that will play for you... amazing Massive Multiplayer Online experiance... amazing.
I know that for some players speedruning is an ultimate entertainment. I do not neglect them. But for me, developers should respect their own work and avoid such situations.
I am just a mere player, and who am I to judge. For me "Active Companion Meta" washes players out of skill and effort put for content.