Questions tagged [mass-effect-series]

A science-fiction action role-playing third-person shooter series known for its heavily branching story-line set in outer space. The first title debuted in 2007, developed by BioWare. This tag should be used in context of the actual series, or uncertainty on the continuity of multiple titles.

A science-fiction action role-playing third-person shooter series known for its heavily branching story-line set in outer space. The original trilogy center around Commander Shepard, a solider and the player character, in their mission to save the galaxy from a race of powerful mechanical beings known as the Reapers and their agents.

The series has spawned ventures into other media, including novels, comics, films and action figurines. Although the original trilogy has concluded, further titles in the series has been confirmed.

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This tag should be used in the broader context of the Mass Effect universe. If your question is specific to a single title, use the specific title tag, instead. If your question concerns multiple titles, consider using this tag only if your question could be applied to the other titles in the series.

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How can I possibly sleep with everybody?

I've just started playing Mass Effect and was wondering, as a male Shepard (maybe for female Shepard also), who can I sleep with and how?
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Why is the series named "Mass Effect"?

Having never played any game in the series before, I am intrigued by the name. Is it ever explained in the third game? If not, what's it meaning? (spolier-less as possible, if possible)
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What squad members romance together without Shepard?

I didn't romance any character in the first two games, but romanced Liara in the last part. Now, I found Garrus and Tali kissing in the main gun calibration room and wondered if there are any other intra-squad member romance scenes? For example,…
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Do I need to play the original Mass Effect game to understand the sequels?

As I didn't play any game in this series before, and I noticed that in Steam, Mass Effect 1 is still available. So I wonder if it is a good idea to start from 1.
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Do the Reapers only kill sentient life?

The opening of Mass Effect 3 says Reapers come to purge the galaxy of organic life every 50,000 years. I know it's fiction, but life evolves much slower than that, in fact the human race is already 50,000-200,000 years old in current times,…
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Who is the Virmire Survivor?

Sneak previews of the upcoming Mass Effect 3 indicate that someone called the "Virmire Survivor", who was in a previous Mass Effect title, is recruitable in the new game. It's been so long since I've played either of the Mass Effect games that I…
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Is there a "Canonical" Commander Shepard?

The Mass Effect Series is based on players taking control of Commander Shepard, and, like most RPGs, the player is given choices and customization options. In Mass Effect (the first game), players get to pick the commander's first name, gender,…
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Are any important NPCs doomed to die, or immune from death?

WARNING: Heavy usage of TVTropes links follows: A compelling element in the Mass Effect series is that many significant NPCs have the potential to suffer Permadeath in battle, or at other key points in the game. Many of these cases are made…
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What do I need to complete my Mass Effect Trilogy collection?

I got the Mass Effect Trilogy on PS3 (UPC 014633198065) for Christmas. This came with some DLC content included, but it seems there's still a lot I don't have. The remaining DLC is a little bit confusing, as it seems some items can be bought…
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Is Javik the only one of his kind in Mass Effect 3?

How do we explain that Prothy the prothean aka Javik is the only real living prothean?? Was there any other working pod found on Eden Prime bunker? I mean, Why was he the only one preserved?
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Is it possible to fill the memorial wall on the Normandy?

In my recent playthrough I nearly filled the memorial on the Normandy, but there are still two empty slots at the bottom! This makes me think that I can fill the wall. Jack died in the Cerberus headquarters, I believe she shows up (alias…
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What happened with Ashley between ME2 and ME3?

What happened between ME2 and ME3 that changed Ashley's attitude toward Shepard? In ME2 she didn't even want to talk with you because you were with Cerberus. She acted like you just made the biggest act of treason ever. In ME3 you start back with a…
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Is there a good synopsis of the plot of Mass Effect 1 & 2?

Before I play Mass Effect 3, I'd like to learn about the events of Mass Effect 1 & 2 (which I haven't played). I basically know nothing about the Mass Effect universe at all. Is there a place where I can read a synopsis, or something similar, of…
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Are Turians and Quarians related?

In Mass Effect, Turians and Quarians seem very similar in physical shape and physiological characteristics. They have the same number of digits on their hands and similar foot and leg structure. They also both have dextro-amino based bio-chemistry;…
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Why was there no purely human council?

Wasn't there supposed to be the possibility of having a human only council? In the case where you let the council die and were fully renegade: Udina suggests, and you can support him, to form a council made only of human members as you can hear here…
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