Should you save the council Mass Effect 1?

Weighing the pros and cons, it's best to save the Citadel Council at the end of Mass Effect 1. Whilst having the Destiny Ascension as a war asset is worth slightly less compared to the fully stocked Alliance fleets (70 vs. 100), Shephard will have an easier time throughout the trilogy by sparing the alien leadership.
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What happens if I save the council in Mass Effect 1?

Save or Sacrifice the Council in Mass Effect Legendary Edition. For starters, choosing to save the council will result in the most paragon points for your Shepard and will ultimately have the best impact on your future ventures.
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Does saving the council matter?

Saving the council not only shows that humanity is ready to step up and do its part for the greater galaxy, but more importantly, shows they're willing to make great sacrifices to do so. Not to mention that losing your established leaders is not great for galaxy-wide morale.
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What happens if the council dies?

If you let the Council die

Mass Effect Consequences: In the end scene, Udina plans to start a new Council. If your Paragon Points are higher than Renegade, Udina plans to have a multi-species Council that will be led by humanity. Alternatively, if your Renegade Points are higher, Udina plans for a human-only Council.
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What happens if I don't save the Council mass effect?

If you let the Council die, the Alliance forces will be superior War Assets in Mass Effect 3, while if you save them, the Alliance will be weakened, but you'll get The Ascension as a War Asset to balance it out.
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Mass Effect Guide: Should You Save The Council?



Can you continue Mass Effect 1 after ending?

In Mass Effect 2 and 3, after the end credits roll, players are booted back to a save point before the final mission(s). Unfortunately, Mass Effect 1 is an outlier; the game doesn't spin back time automatically, so players will need to manually choose a save file before the ending.
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Is Mass Effect 1 or 2 better?

In comparison, Mass Effect 2 seems to be much more gameplay-focused than story-heavy. For one, the crew is much larger, including only a couple of familiar faces from Mass Effect 1, but making up for it by introducing around a dozen new characters to serve as part of Shepard's crew.
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What happens if udina as Councilor?

If Udina is the human Councilor and the previous Council was left to perish, Shepard will be unable to regain Spectre status. On the other hand, if the Council was saved, Shepard can regain Spectre status, regardless of whether Udina or Anderson becomes the human Councilor.
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What happens if you concentrate on sovereign?

Concentrate on Sovereign

Choosing this has the same storyline outcome as "Let the Council Die". The only difference is that you get +8 Paragon Points and +9 Renegade Points.
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Should I save the Ascension Mass Effect?

You will not have the Destiny Ascension as a ship for your war effort in Mass Effect 3. Overall, we do recommend saving the Council as it offers more benefits further down the line.
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Should you choose udina or Anderson?

While this choice may seem deeper than it actually is, you'll still likely have a better time choosing Captain Anderson. The choice will feel much more supportive for Shepard's future endeavors as compared to the cold demeanor of Udina.
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Should I sacrifice Kaidan or Ashley?

It all depends what you would like your setup to be, although Kaidan with his Biotics seem like a better choice in regards to practical uses. On the other hand, Ashley is way easier to increase your bond with, since she is much more easy-going and can get along with you really well.
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Should I save the Rachni queen in Mass Effect 1?

Overall, the best decision is to save the Rachni Queen. She offers more benefits to having saved her in Mass Effect 1 than killing her. When she appears again in Mass Effect 3, and you choose to save her from the nest, she becomes a superb asset.
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Should I keep the collector base?

The Paragon And Renegade Changes

More specifically, fans that opt to keep the Collector Base will earn quite a number of Renegade points, while those that decide to destroy it will get Paragon points instead.
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Can you romance Tali in Mass Effect 1?

Though Tali may leave Shepard's command at the end of Mass Effect 1, she returns in 2, this time, as a love interest only for male Commander Shepard. Some might find it unfortunate that Tali can't be romanced in Mass Effect 1, but if they continue on with the trilogy, her story arc is rewarding.
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Is Udina a traitor?

Shepard must pursue him to reach the rest of the Council after learning that Udina is a traitor. He's planning to sell the Council out to Cerberus, and he's currently leading the rest of them to their death.
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Should Captain Anderson be on the council?

If you choose Anderson for the Council:

Anderson remains a strong ally to Shepard in ME2, though his support is basically verbal and little else. Regardless of the fate of the original alien council members, Anderson will reinstate Shepard's Spectre status when you check in with him in ME2.
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Why did Anderson quit the council?

He soon became embroiled in a Cerberus plot to abduct his friend Kahlee Sanders, however, and learned that he was unable to live a life without action. He stepped down as councilor and returned to the military to prepare for the Reaper invasion.
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Is Mass Effect 1 short?

The original Mass effect is the shortest game of the three. Players can expect to beat it in just under 20 hours if they simply make their way through the main story, or about 30 hours if they also try complete all side content.
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Can I skip the first Mass Effect?

In this scenario you can hang back, using support powers or sniper fire to assist your squad as they rip through enemies. This will in turn just let you enjoy the narrative and the atmosphere, which is excellent. This is a band-aid, but it's good enough. Basically, Don't skip Mass Effect 1.
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How long does it take to finish Mass Effect 1?

Time to Beat on a Game by Game Basis

The original Mass Effect is easily the shortest with the second two games about equal in their running time. Mass Effect 1: 15-30 hours depending on playstyle. Mass Effect 1 w/ DLC: 17 – 32 hours.
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Can you explore after beating Mass Effect 1?

Where should you save your game in Mass Effect 1 before the ending? As mentioned, this is a non-issue in Mass Effect 2 and 3 but for the first game, you will be left with no way to go back and explore the world if you don't make yourself a save point before the final portion of the game kicks off.
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Who is better to save Ashley or Kaiden?

Kaiden may be the stronger choice, but Ashley isn't without her merits. Those who are looking for more character development and growth would be better off saving Ashley, especially if Shepard is romancing her. By the time of Mass Effect 3, Ashley has undergone a modicum of personal growth.
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Can you go back to the Citadel after stealing the Normandy?

You can't return after that. Even better if you have everything outside the Citadel done and over with before you start the Virmire mission, and then finish all outstanding Citadel assignments before stealing the Normandy.
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