Is there a way to save Saren?

Just keep moving, using powers, and shooting until the Saren husk finally falls dead. When it does, it turns to dust and you are rewarded with the final cutscene.
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Can you keep playing after you beat Saren?

No. If I remember right if you click "resume" in the menu, it'll just load the last save before fight with Saren. To do all things you missed you'd have to load pre-Ilos save.
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Can you avoid fighting Saren?

Saren is immune to biotic abilities, except Warp and Stasis, so Shepard should avoid using all but those to fight him the first time.
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How can we save the Quarians?

Your primary goal is to make it from Chora's Den to the Alleyway in the Upper Wards. You can make it to this location by going through the bar, and then taking the door to the left.
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Can you convince Saren to stop?

Saren is interrupted, however, when Shepard and the Ilos ground team rush in, following Saren through the Conduit. Saren transformed Shepard can convince Saren that, indoctrinated or not, he still has a way to stop Sovereign.
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Should I save or sacrifice the Council?

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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Can Saren join you?

No, you cannot romance or join him. If you want to know more about Saren, find and read a copy of the prequel novel, Mass Effect: Revelations. It was written by the same person who was the lead writer for the game. A question should start with WHY.
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How does Tali look under her mask?

Her face looks almost human, with two notable exceptions. First, her eyes are almost entirely white, with some slight darkness around the pupils and iris. Tali's eyes normally glow through her mask, so it's likely the image doesn't capture how bright they are without her mask.
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Can you save the Geth and Quarians?

Let us get this straight: in order to save the Quarians and the Geth and get them on board in your fight against the Reapers, you absolutely have to play the second game in the series. Otherwise, you'll have to choose who dies in ME3.
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Can you save Legion and Tali?

You cannot save Legion regardless of what you do. Tali survives so long as you do not pick the geth - either pick the quarians or mediate a peace between them.
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Is race against time the final mission?

Race Against Time is a mission that doesn't relate to any specific point in the game. Rather, it is your ongoing mission to stop Saren Arterius' plans, and is completed by finishing the game.
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When was Saren indoctrinated?

By 2183, Saren was allied with Sovereign, the Reaper vanguard, and he was somewhat indoctrinated.
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What happens if you concentrate on sovereign?

Though you are seemingly faced with three choices, the "Concentrate on Sovereign" option has the same end result for the Council as "Let the Council die", though the number of Renegade Points earned will be different.
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Does Mass Effect 1 have different endings?

The first Mass Effect title comes with two endings that don't significantly influence the sequels but still serve some purpose for Shepard.
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What is the best class in Mass Effect 2?

Infiltrator is also a bit better in the sequels, but they're arguably still your best overall option in Mass Effect if you want to pick a class that can use some of the game's better tech abilities.
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Does Mass Effect 2 continue 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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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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Should I save Admiral Koris or the civilians?

Choice: Rescue Admiral Koris

This will send the civilian crew to their deaths, but you'll keep the Military Strength from the Quarian Civilian Fleet, and Admiral Koris will survive, making him a War Asset, giving you a further 25 Military Strength.
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How do you keep Tali from dying?

The requirements are:
  1. 80% of the Reputation Bar needs to be filled.
  2. Tali must have survived Mass Effect 2's Suicide Mission to be present in Mass Effect 3.
  3. Legion needs to have been activated in Mass Effect 2 and survived the Suicide Mission so that they can be present in Mass Effect 3.
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Do they ever show Tali's face?

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. Her design was based on the Photoshop of a human stock photo model - something which angered some of the character's fans.
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Does Tali ever take her suit off?

For context, Tali'Zorah is a quarian: a race of humanoid aliens that never take off their special space suits (because they have terrible immune systems).
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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 it 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 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.
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What happens if you say join me to Saren?

If you end up saying Join me or Sovereign will betray you, then you'll be able to pick the option of Charm or Intimidate during your second interaction with Saren. Else, you'll have to fight Saren. You can either save the council or let it be destroyed. If it is saved, it'll be making a return in Mass Effect 2 and 3.
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