How should BioWare move forward with Mass Effect?

Direct sequel to ME:A.

The game was shit but the concept wasn't bad at all if they get some good writers then it will sell. Let Mass Effect rest for a few years until Bioware gets their shit together. I think Bioware needs to really re-think the structure of their studios and who has control of what. 





*cough cough* Mac Walters. 

But will I still be able to kill tons of people? 

Although I liked most of the writing unlike the majority. I couldn't agree more

All opinions in the end, people like different things I guess, just wasn't for me. 

understandable as well!  That's what the forums are about.  discussions and arguments.  I can respect the want for the more linear design.  I did enjoy ME2 and sometimes ME3.  I just think open world with the right design and care can provide an incredible experience.  When thinking about an epic space game, exploration and open maps seem to fit.  I don't like not being able to return to places.  

The volcano level is the example I always think of.  I have to do another playthrough just to enjoy that small map.  I would rather have planets vary in size but at least be the size of havarl.  Each one has a main story mission or maybe an in-depth side mission, but we have the option to return and do other content if needed.  I think this was an issue with MEA for most people.  They complain about the open worlds and the "tasks" but the game can played in very linear fashion.  Most people just need more hand holding which is why we got a very streamlined and dumbed down experience with ME2 and ME3.  People complain about MEA being too long, but you can beat the game in less than 30 hours if you want, and make some drastic decisions.  people then say that the decisions dont differ from each playthrough expecting it to be like ME2 or ME3.  Besides Ashley or kaiden's death, the decisions of ME1 aren't realized until later games.  Same thing was supposed to happen in MEA.  It'll be a shame if it doesn't happen.  There's a ton of potential for MEA2

the same developers and writers who made me1 and me2 should make the next game,
not open world, not focused in exploration,
no fetch quests

A direct sequel. The foundations ME:A left are good for a sequel, not so much for a large time jump which would feel like water down your actions in the first game. If the sequel (and DLCs) tiethe major storylines from ME:A, then I'd be more open for a time jump to help them flesh out more our new galactic society.

MEA:2 Of course, what else?

they should go back to the milkyway and correct their wrong. It's the only way atleast in my opinion. Otherwise they should kill the franchise.

Direct sequal to MEA, but either give it the financial backing to do it right, or just release a blog post tying up all the loose ends and go home.

I'm sick of people coming with the idea that "DLCs will save the game". This is a very wrong way of looking at a video game. I do prefer a direct MEA sequel though

Direct sequel. The foundation has been set with MEA and I'm interested in where it will go.