Alec Ryder 'DadRyder' (Official Thread)

But it looks like we get to team up with dad for a mission in the beginning of the game, with him leading one team and you another. So stoked!

I'm also excited that we get to spend some time talking with him and building a bit of a relationship with him. One of the articles mentioned that how we respond to him dictates how close of a relationship we have with him. Part of me is kind of worried at that, but we'll have to see how that actually goes down.

"First, the space ship runs into some kind of monstrous shroud that has surrounded the planet. Alec Ryder, the commander of the mission and father of Sarah and Scott, leads a mission down to the planet’s surface, but both ships crash-land on it. I played as Sarah Ryder, who is an interesting character with an empathetic voice. As usual, BioWare does a great job crafting new characters that you will get to know as people."

And more...

"Once you are on the planet, you are accompanied by a couple of companions from your Pathfinder team. Your father leads one of the crews, and you have to explore the planet, fight off the enemies, and link up with his crew.

There are big electrical storms and anomalies that produce electrical shocks, which can kill you if you get hit by them. Once in a while, you find a safe haven that is hidden from the storms. But it’s not a friendly world. Sarah’s father, Alec Ryder, goes boldly into the new world because he believes they are making history. When you interact with your father, you can choose different answers that indicate the tone of your replies. You can be sarcastic, obedient, or skeptical. These choices show different levels of familial closeness between father and child"

Maybe at first you have to fight to get to him, but once you reach him, he becomes a temp squaddie.