Does gender matter in Mass Effect?

Shepard's gender will determine many interactions throughout the Mass Effect series, but do not directly influence gameplay. This allows players to enjoy Mass Effect Legendary Edition's many details with both forms of their character.

Can you be a girl in Mass Effect?

The Basics. Whether you play as a Male Shepard or Female Shepard, you have two romance options in Mass Effect 1: Kaidan Alenko, a reserved soldier who is talented with biotics. Female Shepard only.

Can I change gender in Mass Effect?

No, your imported Shepard cannot change their gender when you import them. Other factors you cannot change upon import include their Pre-Service History (Spacer/Earthborn/Colonist) and Psychological Profile (Sole Survivor/War Hero/Ruthless).

Is Commander Shepard canonically male or female?

The character is clearly a woman. "Yup, Commander Shepard was originally a woman," said Cooper. That settles it once and for all: FemShep is the one true Commander Shepard. This is definitely canon, right, BioWare?

Was there a female Shepard in Mass Effect 1?

The female Shepard is played by prolific voice actress Jennifer Hale, who also voices May O'Connell in Mass Effect.

Do Backgrounds Matter in Mass Effect? (Sole Survivor vs War Hero vs Ruthless)

Should I play default Shepard?

Arguably, playing as the default Shepard allows the player to experience the games in the way that Bioware intended. Although the games are customizable and designed to be so, default Shepard has been present in many promotional artworks that could make players feel more comfortable playing Shepard.

Who is the best romance in Mass Effect?

Liara T'Soni

Liara's status as by far the best long-term romance option in the original Mass Effect game is already reason enough to rank her high on this list, but her lofty placement is really all about how your relationship with Liara evolves across the trilogy.

Can you romance Garrus as a male?

In addition, both Garrus and Tali become romance options for female Shepard and male Shepard respectively.

Who should I romance as male Shepard?

Why is Shepard grounded in Mass Effect 3?

Mass Effect 3

Shepard has been grounded and stripped of rank by the Alliance before the game starts, due to either working with Cerberus or blowing up a Mass Relay in the Mass Effect 2 DLC pack Arrival.

Do enemies scale in Mass Effect?

Yes, enemies have scaled with level since Mass Effect 1 and Mass Effect 3 appears to be no exception from my experience. Since an imported level 30 character experiences a normal difficulty in the start of the game rather than being totally overpowered I think it's quite apparent that difficulty does scale with level.

Who can you romance in me1?

Mass Effect 1. In the first Mass Effect game, your romance options are the most limited of the series. You can only create romantic relationships with one of three characters: Kaidan Alenko, Ashley Williams, and Liara T'Soni.

Does pre service history matter in Mass Effect?

Your pre-service history doesn't have any real effect on your character outside of a few minor dialogue changes here and there. Your past may be brought up by some characters throughout the trilogy, but nothing will change in the grand scheme of things.

Who can u romance as female Shepard?

In Mass Effect 1, female Shepard can romance either Kaidan or Liara. Male Shepard can romance either Ashley or Liara. Aside from these main romances, you can also experience a romance scene with the Asari Consort on the Citadel.

Can you romance Tali as a female?

Tali is never a romance option for FemShep, and even though she's a crewmate in the first Mass Effect game, you'll only be able to romance her in the sequel. As for Mass Effect 3, you will only be able to romance Tali here if you already completed the romance in Mass Effect 2, so keep that in mind.

Can I save both Ashley and Kaiden?

Thanks to the hard work of one modder, it's now possible to save both Ashley and Kaidan in the remastered Mass Effect Legendary Edition, and keep 'em alive for the duration of the trilogy.

Should I 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.

Does Tali show her face?

Throughout the series, her face is concealed due to her having to wear a suit that protects her from disease. Tali's face was eventually shown at the end of Mass Effect 3 to those who romanced the character via a picture in Shepard's cabin.

Can you romance Ashley in Mass Effect 3 if you cheated?

In that sense, 'cheating' does not limit your options in any way. However you will need to overcome an additional obstacle to your relationship. You can also enter a relationship with either of the ME1 survivors in your squad regardless of whether you had done so previously. Tali, Garrus, or Miranda.

Can you have multiple relationships in Mass Effect?

Yes, but you can't romance multiple at the same time. If you try to romance Liara and the VS at the same time the next main mission they'll confront you after debrief making you choose. In ME2 if you try to romance multiple at the same time they'll say choose them only.

Who is best girl in Mass Effect?

Who is the best female to romance in Mass Effect?

How old is Shepard in Mass Effect?

"Shepard was born on April 11, 2154," quoted from the resident article on Commander Shepard. The series begins in 2183, so Shepard 28/29 years old.