The Dark Energy was a force that was going to consume everything. According to Karpyshyn, "The Reapers as a whole were 'nations' of people who had fused together in the most horrific way possible to help find a way to stop the spread of the Dark Energy. The real reason for the Human Reaper was supposed to be the Reapers saving throw because they had run out of time. Humanity in Mass Effect is supposedly unique because of its genetic diversity and represented the universe's best chance at stopping Dark Energy's spread."

The original choice was between killing the Reapers and trying to find a way to stop the Dark Energy threat with what little time was left before it consumed the galaxy, or, "Sacrifice humanity, allowing them to be horrifically processed in hopes that the end result will justify the means."

First, let me say that Mass Effect has been universally recognized as a fantastic game, with a MetaCritic rating well over 90%. That hasn’t stopped people from complaining about the ending, though… and it really shouldn’t. If you played the game you are entitled to your opinion and you’re free to express it. I’ve also heard from plenty of people who like the ending; sometimes the folks who are happy are hard to hear over the cries of those who are dissatisfied.

Now, I understand that fans are passionate about the series, and many of you want to discuss the ending, express your opinions and have intelligent discussions about what you’ve experienced.Since I won’t be able to give you my opinion for several months (please – stop Tweeting and e-mailing me to ask for it!), I figured the next best thing was to give you some interesting analysis from both sides of the spectrum.

Yeah, I'm going to play ME1 again. Just to get a feel of the brilliance Bioware once was.

Baldur's Gate, Neverwinter Nights, KOTOR, Jade Empire, Dragon Age: Origins, Mass Effect... good times 

Then it all went downhill 

Baldur's Gate, Neverwinter Nights, KOTOR, Jade Empire,
Bioware created them also?

Whats KOTOR?

Conclusion its the change of writer that screw up the story of Mass Effect?

KOTOR = The father of the Old Republic.

It wouldn't be surprised if it did, there are like dozen different writers doing the storyboard for ME. Same thing like how they messed up Mass Effect: Deception.

Deception is messed up because Dietz can't write worth a damn.

Deception is messed up because Dietz can't write worth a damn.

Im more intrigued what was the lore consultant doing or if they even did any proof reading before finalizing the works for publication. The reason why I always oppose transacting a franchise to other parties to work with, which always ends up being retconned to suit their own convenience.

As an example, Icarus Effect from DX: HR was pretty damn good because it was written by the very same author who did the storyboard for the game.

^ What the crap did i just saw?

Is that what happen to that novel or its exaggerated?

95% true. 

The Painstakingly Accurate Summary of Mass Effect: Deception, now in handy picture form.

95% true. 

The Painstakingly Accurate Summary of Mass Effect: Deception, now in handy picture form.

Baldur's Gate, Neverwinter Nights, KOTOR, Jade Empire, Dragon Age: Origins, Mass Effect... good times 

Then it all went downhill 

Just to add salt to the wound: http://www.strategyinformer.com/news/17086...ffect-3-endings

More like they went downhill after being bought over by EA. EA just wants to turn Bioware into $$$ for them and its indeed working for EA.