You Played Mass Effect Wrong

It's January 2010, and a friend of mine is telling me about his experience so far with Mass Effect 2 (2010). For the most part he was having a great time, but when the topic of the Citadel Council comes up, it's clear he's disappointed. Surprising, since that had been framed as the Big Decision™ you make at the end of the first Mass Effect. I ask him what's wrong, and he shrugs and says, "I just wonder what would've happened if I hadn't saved the Council." This video is my answer to that question. P.S. For those who'd like to check out Shamus Young's retrospective, start here: https://www.shamusyoung.com/twentysid... P.P.S. If you'd like to support the channel directly and help me make more videos like this in the future, you can provide a one-time contribution here: https://buymeacoffee.com/andrewww.mp4 ---------------------------------------- CHAPTERS 00:00 | Annihilation is One Decision Away 05:13 | Cause / Effect 07:12 | Conrad Verner 11:16 | Avina 15:37 | Rodam Expeditions 19:58 | The Citadel Council 24:05 | [REDACTED] 29:14 | The (New) Citadel Council 31:18 | True Neutral 34:31 | Good Intentions ---------------------------------------- FEATURED MASS EFFECT 1 MODS: LE1 Community Patch by LE1 Community Patch Team https://www.nexusmods.com/masseffectl... Halcyon Hairpack (LE1) by Mellin and Audemus https://www.nexusmods.com/masseffectl... ^(Required if using LE1 Diversification Project) Advanced Weapon Models for LE1 by Knighthawk1895 https://www.nexusmods.com/masseffectl... ^(Required if using LE1 Diversification Project) Appearance Modification Menu LE1 by DropTheSquid https://www.nexusmods.com/masseffectl... Casual Hubs for LE1 by rondeeno https://www.nexusmods.com/masseffectl... Iconic Fashion Party (LE1) by 55tumbl https://www.nexusmods.com/masseffectl... ME3 N7 Armour for LE1 by Audemus Mellin https://www.nexusmods.com/masseffectl... Alliance Uniform Consistency by Mistyvail https://www.nexusmods.com/masseffectl... Liara Consistency Mod (ME1LE) by Khaar Machinima https://www.nexusmods.com/masseffectl... ME3 Alliance Armor for LE1 by Knighthawk1895 https://www.nexusmods.com/masseffectl... Eden Prime Red Sky Restored by Vegz https://www.nexusmods.com/masseffectl... Mass Effect 1 Legendary Lighting Overhaul (ME'LLO) by CATACHR1SM* https://www.nexusmods.com/masseffectl... ^(I installed this part-way through my FemShep run, so it's not present in all of the footage, unfortunately. Mostly the early Council scenes. Any late-game stuff should have included it, as well as the footage from Eden Prime, which I went back and "re-shot" so I could have that classic red sky from the previous mod.) LE1 Diversification Project by Audemus https://www.nexusmods.com/masseffectl... ---------------------------------------- FEATURED MASS EFFECT 2 MODS Coming soon! ---------------------------------------- I am other places on the internet, as well! https://linktr.ee/andrewww.mp4 And hey, I make movies, too! Elusive | Official Website: https://www.StupidBigfootMovie.com/ Elusive | Stream Free on Tubi: https://tubitv.com/movies/682425 Elusive | Rent/Buy on Prime Video: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detai...