Mass Effect Andromeda Skepticism thread

I'm not sure if one of these technically would belong here, but I do have some concerns about Anrdomeda:

1. Will there eventually be a Gibbed Save Editor for Andromeda? As far as I know, retrieving individual save files of Xbox One games is impossible, but I do know how to get a PS4 save from my system to a flash drive. Eventually, workarounds were made to be able to gib the save files of the PS3 copies of 2 and 3's saves, but I don't see how that would help Andromeda's case since AFAIK The Xbox One wouldn't be able to do even that much. Plus, there's really no way to know until it comes out if a Gibbed Save Editor could be done with it. If it can be done, I really hope it can be because I like using them to play future playthroughs without worrying about stuff like money. Also, if one can be made, I hope it actually gets finished because I still have never found a completed version of Gibbed for 2 or 3 (especially 2, as I still can't click on half of the tabs such as Henchmen, Powers, Appearance, etc)

2. How will the trophies/achievements work on it? I was able to platinum all three of the original trilogy because they were actually pretty tame for a trophy list imo. I just hope I am able to platinum Andromeda too.

Like, I know the stakes can't top the Reapers, but I can't shake this worry.  And I know this is going to be a more "fish out of water" game - Humans coming to a new Galaxy.  The devs have said it will be "lighter" in tone.  I get it, you can't get darker than all organic life being wiped out.   I'm sure the characters and settings will all be great, I just think the over-arching story won't be as interesting.  I just want to care about the stakes I guess.  

For a metaphor, the first movie in a series usually is about character setup and some conflict - the second movie is more about the villain. I am guessing that will be true here too.

Shephard always felt like a hero to me.  He/She saved the galaxy.  I want that same feeling for Ryder.

Ok - I'm now cautiously optimistic about it and willing to be surprised in a good way. I'll frame it as a fun adventure space romp then, per your words. With a villain but it's more about exploration and discovery. That could be cool. And yeah, ME series has been more about good characters then overall story I guess.

Honestly, at the end of ME1, I'm not even sure I cared about the Reapers that much. More about Saren anyway. Takes a while to build that kind of energy.

P.S. DA:I looked great but it didn't capture me. Was so hard to not compare it to the Witcher 3 which I thought did things better.

I've never failed to be entertained by Bioware's storytelling so, no, not worried in the least.

All good points. Feel a little better.

I've discovered my bottom line for a game I enjoy is that I feel like a hero/heroine. Whatever happens, I'm sure Bioware will make that happen.

And, I'm assuming this is a setup for another game (at least if not a trilogy) - right? I mean they have the tech/engine now so the sequel will be much easier to make.

Sorta. Yes.

I am glad the trilogy happened; I like the universe they created, yet were so careless with in the end of the original storyline. So, more story in the universe is something I am excited by. If it is pure fluff, well that won't matter to me because I won't have bought it yet.

If the story blows, I won't play the story. If the MP blows, sorry Biower but not even Origin On-the-House will get an install.

So, sorta worried in a positive way. Worried I might have to pay almost full price because you loons tell me it is actually a good SP.

The main story will almost certainly be adequate. And I say this as someone who thought ME2 and ME3 plots were barely hanging by a thread.

I think that's a realistic expectation from Bioware at this point. Great characters, increasingly improving gameplay, adequate main plot. And who knows, they might surprise us.

The world can end tomorrow, and no, I'm not concerned about that either.

Sighs. Imagine if I made a thread for every thought I had for MEA. Let's not.

I just want to remind everyone that Super MAC is in charge of the story.

Yeah, the "Lots of speculations for everyone"-guy.

Remember the ending of Mass Effect The Third?

Mac "Super MAC" Walters was in charge of that, and this was his design notes:

I don't know whether that first sentence was coincidence or not, but Chris Schlerf (Halo 4 Lead Writer) was actually the lead writer on Mass Effect Andromeda (he has since ran off to join Bungie on Destiny). So the similarities between the Kett and the Forerunners isn't entirely surprising. I actually enjoyed Halo 4's story, which is what personally gives me hope for MEA's story. Hopefully, they aren't identical.