Been playing for 2 hours now.
Honestly, the start of ME1 was better and way more epic.

However I can see that ME2 is also more diverse in many things that ME1 restricted.

Oh and pretty much nearly all RPG elements are taken out of ME2 (eventhough theres not much of any RPG elements to begin with).

Don't think you can.


But funny thing is.... I don't know if its just pure luck for me.
I previously deleted my save on ME1 and the game itself as well.

But when I started the new game on ME2, the beginning of it all was directly connected to my ME1 storyline doings.



So I'm kinda surprised here.
Maybe just pure luck I suppose because I know the game does make decissions for you if you do not import your ME1 save file.

Don't waste your money on the Normandy Crash Site.
Basically just a stupid place where you go around and collect stuff for experience and see some flashbacks.

Not worth it at all.

Upgrading your ship does affect how you'll approach the relay.
How though, that'd be up to you to find out.