I gotta say, Ryder is a nice contrast to Shepard....

And the red flags now start appearing. 

I don't think I want to converse with you any longer, as I think all can quite clearly see that you have some major issues. 

I'm all for debating but sorry friend when I hear this type of stuff...

After many and many hours of reflexion and meditation about the topic matter i reached to a conclusion.
Ryder is the result of the ME3 end complains.
They gave us a kid with an happy face.
So..its our fault

Just by the way, I think Shepard's renegade line if you don't throw the merc out the window is way better than the interrupt:
"If I throw you out that window, do you think you will hear the sound of you splashing on the pavement before you die?"

Suits me. I am not taken back by it. A lot of people have stupid fears like that when it comes to people speaking honestly. Have a good one.

It's not April 1st yet....

I'm really liking Ryder. Ryder is pretty awesome. It is true about the limit of range, and how you can't seem to get pissed, or be firm. If there is a sequel, however, with the same protag and characters, we might see an evolution of the character. One that goes from this younger version, a bit more lighthearted--maybe not entirely comfortable with their authority, or using their authoritative Voice yet?

In the next game we might have more options like that as the character grows and evolves. Your Voice changes over your life. If they do have a sequel with the same PC, I hope they add much more firm, authoritative options. I love the casual tone. Love it! Some good humor, etc, but sometimes you need a different tone for a situation.

Definitely keep the light hearted options. Just add more range. I'm a huge fan of the lighthearted/sarcastic options.

doctor Fumbles: From Star Wars: Rogue One film.

solomace: Could work, but Cassian was too grim for the Ryder we have now.

Preferred playing as Shepard.

Much more dominant personality. As alpha as it gets for the sci fi genre.

Ryder looks like the boy band edition of Ben Affleck.

Extremist Shepard saw things in black or white.  Ryder's balanced personality feels boring in comparison.  The latter is like the person most people like but few love or hate.

Strong personality protagonists are better for stories.  You either love em right off the bat or learn to love due to all the time playing as them.

You're right.  Rene/Para was a great feature they should have retained.  Just without skill point investments.  But Bio really went off the deep end with this whole exploratory freedom of choice crap by giving us 4 fairly neutral options for most situations.

The trilogy's choices > this game's options.

36 years and I really liked playing FemShep in the trilogy and I really like playing FemRyder in Andromeda. They are both great in their respective stories.

I can always go back to FemShep, got all the dlc and plenty of hours have been spent with her.

Now I want to continue with FemRyder! She is great   have played her as emotional + professional and it was a really good experience. Will try lighthearted next time. I would say that FemRyder suits me better as a person. If she gets a lot more dlc and maybe an expansion or a continuing game I will be over the moon.

It is a little bit jarring to switch protagonist every game like they do in Dragon Age. You just get to know every one and then it is time to switch cast again so I hope they won't start with that in Mass Effect as well.