>>537986724
Yeah it definitely would've been a better game overall, and it was most likely the original plan in the first place. But then, someone at Falcom decided that Swin and Nadia needed more story focus so they kicked Van to the curb for their OCs. Just look at how they were the ones to learn about Dingo and not the guy he was the closet to. This would give Van an opportunity for some character development, but instead he's stuck doing nothing in Edith. Also the confrontation with Hamilton. Instead of allowing Quatre to learn of it and confront her in person, this is given to Swin and Nadia's group too.