Why exactly did Bethesda think this wouldn't piss people off?

There is only an illusion of choice because all 4 options loop into the same NPC response, where as a shop keeper in previous games can have multiple branches with each choice given you a new line.

HATE NEWSPAPERS

>>716231827 (OP)
Because mass effect was popular
and fallout 4 ended up being the best selling fallout so they made the right call

>>716232039
the plateau of new gamers outweighing any criticism is going to hit soon

>>716232147
It's been that way for over a decade now

>>716232235
im just hoping they learn from this for elderscrolls

>Why exactly did Bethesda think this wouldn't piss people off?
You aren’t the target audience anymore.