Is Paragon good Mass Effect?

Mass Effect's Morality System Explained
The Morality system is, alongside the dialogue choices, Mass Effect's hallmark feature. There are two Moralities in the game: Paragon for good actions, and Renegade for bad actions.
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Is it better to be paragon or renegade in Mass Effect?

Being Paragon or Renegade will greatly impact Shepard's dialogue and quick-time actions throughout the games. Overall, it can be said that Renegade Shepard's dialogue is much funnier and more memorable. After all, Paragon Shepard is patient and kind which leaves little room for "creativity".
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What does Paragon do in Mass Effect?

Paragon or Charm dialogue choices (colored blue in dialogue trees) often lead to people being more open and friendly with Shepard, and can sometimes avert entire battles that would otherwise be triggered. Shepard starts the game with 3 open Charm ranks.
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Do you need full Paragon in Mass Effect?

If you don't commit hard enough to Paragon or Renegade, you might miss out on certain story beats and options that can have devastating, wide-reaching effects on the story as it progresses.
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Is Shepard Renegade or Paragon?

Paragon Shepard will aim for cooperation and trust with aliens, even the tough Turians, while renegade Shepard has a "humanity first" approach and antagonizes people in the news cycle, such as slugging a Westerlund News reporter.
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5 MISTAKES every PARAGON Mass Effect player makes



Can I be both Renegade and Paragon?

You can choose from either a Paragon or Renegade dialogue option if you have at least 5 points in charm and/or intimidate. Choosing either of these options will give you a reward of 24 Paragon or 25 Renegade points respectively. The conversation will end but you can talk to him again.
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Is Shepard evil Mass Effect?

Though always unpleasant and brutal, Renegade Shepard becomes noticeably worse in the final installment of the trilogy, something that did not go unnoticed by many fans, with even people who had up to that point argued against Renegade Shepard's villain status admitting that he/she had become genuinely terrible.
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How much Paragon do I need for Tali?

To answer your question: The Miranda/Jack dispute requires 70% paragon or 40% renegade to resolve with both loyal. For legion/tali, it's 40% paragon or 70% renegade.
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Does Paragon or Renegade matter me3?

Paragon and Renegade actions are always the result of decisions – if you only have one way to do something, then doing it increases your reputation in general. So if you want to play as a purely Paragon player without ever getting Renegade points, you can do that. Your reputation increases as you complete missions.
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What happens if you max paragon and renegade?

Here's what you gain by using this exploit to max out both the Paragon and Renegade Morality bars: Unlocking all 12 Charm / Intimidate points for purchase in the Squad Menu. If you then buy all of these, you'll be able to choose any decision in the game. Unlocking both Morality Missions.
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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.
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Is renegade evil Mass Effect?

People seem to misrepresent the paragon/renegade system as being a good vs. evil. This is incorrect. Shepard is a good guy regardless of being a renegade or a paragon.
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Does Paragon and Renegade carry over?

While your Paragon and Renegade Points do not transfer over in full, a portion of them will be. So, if you were heavily Paragon in Mass Effect, then you'll start Mass Effect 2 with a chunk of Paragon Points already on your stat bar.
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Why do shepherds scars glow?

If Commander Shepard accrues enough Renegade points in either Mass Effect 2 or 3, they will have extremely prominent, glowing red scars across their face. Gaining a high number of Renegade points also makes the Commander's eyes glow the same red.
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Can you get the best ending in me3 as a renegade?

Yes. Here is a list of largely spoiler free ending info with requirements listed, you have to click to expand the spoiler for each ending. Morality doesn't affect whether you can get the "best" ending, though whether or not you saved the Collector base in ME2 forces your hand for certain ending levels.
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What is the best ending in Mass Effect 3?

You've just achieved the best ending in Mass Effect 3 where Shepard lives. All you have to do is pick the Destroy ending with a Total Military Strength of 7800 or more at the Crucible. (Video by crackheadcoffeecup.)
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How important is reputation in Mass Effect 3?

Reputation is a system introduced in Mass Effect 3 which affects interaction between the player character and game characters. As the player's reputation increases, characters who would otherwise ignore the player will take the player more seriously and offer different responses in dialogue.
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What is the paragon ending in me3?

Mass Effect 3's control ending is effectively the trilogy's Paragon ending. If the player chooses to have Shepard assume control of the Reapers the harvest is stopped, the Mass Relay system is rebuilt by the now-benevolent Reapers, and all synthetic life survives.
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Can you lose Tali loyalty?

Once secured, Tali's Loyalty can also still be lost depending on how Shepard handles her fight with Legion later in the game. Players will need to be careful and strategic to ensure she remains loyal and has the best chance of survival.
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Should I let Tali be exiled?

Let Tali Be Exiled

With nothing to defend Tali, the Admiralty Board will find her guilty and give her six hours to leave the fleet forever. On the bright side, she will appreciate that you didn't snitch on her father, and you'll keep her loyalty.
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How do you keep both Legion and Tali loyal?

Complete Tali: Treason and do not present the evidence of Tali's father's crimes at her trial. When Tali & Legion Argue, take Tali's side or resolve the argument. If you do not take Tali's side, go and speak to her right away after the argument and use your morality dialog option to regain Tali's loyalty.
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Which Shepard is canon?

"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? Check out our coverage of BioWare's most recent N7 Day roundtable for more on the next Mass Effect game.
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Is Cerberus evil Mass Effect?

Some of these groups are notably more evil than others - Cerberus, for example, is a major antagonistic force in Mass Effect 1 and is arguably one of the largest threats to the galaxy in Mass Effect 3.
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How much Paragon do you need for feros?

You'll need 13 points in order to have the Feros Colony survive. While it's not strictly required, you'll have a far better chance of saving the Colony if you have either 12 Charm Points or 10 Intimidate Points, thanks to a decision you have to make towards the end of the level.
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