because the game is rushed, as also evident by the fact that we'll get more character customization options a bit later on in a patch (meaning Bioware Montreal somehow didn't have the time to make a up-to-standard character creator in time for release)
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Mass Effect Andromeda Ryder Family Screenshot Thread
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because the game is rushed, as also evident by the fact that we'll get more character customization options a bit later on in a patch (meaning Bioware Montreal somehow didn't have the time to make a up-to-standard character creator in time for release)
wesleyshark
Banned
Oh, really? When did they say this?
Hopefully we can alter appearance on already made characters, if so.
John Petrucci
Member
Yes...a "mirror of transformation" would be a most welcome patch along with the new CC sliders/options if it were to happen.
You'd think that with 5 years of development, there would be plenty of time for thing like a standard character creator or animations that are at least better than the original trilogy. So I'm guessing this game ran into some issues in the middle of the project, EA got tired of spending money on it after 5 years and told Bioware to ship it no matter how much polish was left to do.
Like I've mentioned elsewhere, this would explain the weird marketing, the ongoing departures from key people throughout the project, the sudden announcement of a release date (EA got tired of waiting on Montreal and said ship it), the animation bugs in high profile marketing trailers such as the Game Awards, the weird first gameplay reveal as a contextless PS4 Pro tech demo, and the final product having severe flaws that normally wouldn't get accepted in a AAA release.
Originally Posted by Ashe (Lady Insanity)
SPECIAL NOTE: Bioware is planning on adding more options post-release in a patch. The number of additions, however, has not been confirmed. the devs told us that at the press event we went to.
wesleyshark
Banned
Definitely makes sense. There's a solid game underneath all the jank, but the jank might turn a lot of people off.
KingParappa
Neo Member
Jihyun and Alec Ryder. (Sorry if I'm doing something wrong in order to make the screenshots smaller and then able to be clicked on for full size)
Amazing
wesleyshark
Banned
They definitely did a great job with how Alec Ryder looks. Haven't seen a bad one yet.
John Petrucci
Member
Thanks so much. Feeling really pleased with her look for my first Ryder.
EVA UNIT 01
Member
is there no way to start with default femryder and then make a simple adjustment or 2?
it seems like i have to attempt to recreate her from nothing which isnt happening
it seems like i have to attempt to recreate her from nothing which isnt happening
wesleyshark
Banned
Not at the present. Maybe that'll be part of the post-launch patch.
Lan Dong Mik
And why would I want them?
King Gilga
Member
I think I'll definitely go with a brother ryder judging by the results in this thread.
You guys are having a lot of trouble making sister ryders as far as I can see, especially the non east asian ones.
Except this guy.
You guys are having a lot of trouble making sister ryders as far as I can see, especially the non east asian ones.
Except this guy.
martino
Member
i get a final fantasy XV vibes when it comes to level of polish from that.
wesleyshark
Banned
Not currently, no.
Onimusha78
Member
Pretty happy with Ms Ryder so far. Looking to specialise in swords and snipers if that's possible? Eye colour is prob the only thing I'll change once I get the game
Kiitana Ryder:
Alec Ryder:
Forgot to get a close up of Scott but here he is anyway
Scott Ryder:
Kiitana Ryder:
Alec Ryder:
Forgot to get a close up of Scott but here he is anyway
Scott Ryder:
Seems like Asian Sara has a really strong showing so far, followed by Black Sara/Scott.
I was kind of hoping to create a ME/Indian looking Sara after my latest run of FO4 I went with something similar that I really liked.
Has anyone tried totally different Sara and Scotts. Like super white Sara and super black Scott to see how Alec turns out? I know they mostly take from which you take, but would still be interesting to see how they handle it. Was thinking of going with mixed family.
I was kind of hoping to create a ME/Indian looking Sara after my latest run of FO4 I went with something similar that I really liked.
Has anyone tried totally different Sara and Scotts. Like super white Sara and super black Scott to see how Alec turns out? I know they mostly take from which you take, but would still be interesting to see how they handle it. Was thinking of going with mixed family.
shawnoftheshred
Member
Shawn Ryder:
(Looks okay, but I wish I could go back and shape that forehead and change the eye colour slightly).
Didn't realize I wouldn't be able to snap the same photos of sis and pops after starting the game, so will update later.
(Looks okay, but I wish I could go back and shape that forehead and change the eye colour slightly).
Didn't realize I wouldn't be able to snap the same photos of sis and pops after starting the game, so will update later.
Rellik
Member
Jihyun and Alec Ryder
This one looks great. I was planning on doing a female Asian Ryder already, but this just confirmed my choice.
shawnoftheshred
Member
Looks like Dean McDermott?
I'll get used to him.
John Petrucci
Member
Thanks, happy to help push you in that direction. She's looking great in all the cut scenes.
This Scott looks really good, although high graphics settings help too. How long did you spend in the creator?
Hentailover
Member
Something I am noticing. All the asian Ryders look fine, cute even...
I sense bias... either on devs or my part >_>
I sense bias... either on devs or my part >_>
John Petrucci
Member
Great looking Sis-Ryder!!
There's one Asian female preset that lends itself to making a nice looking/cute(depending on your opinion) character quickly. I don't think I spent more than 10 minutes on mine. Really looking forward to the possibility of more sliders.
I tried for far longer with a Caucasian looking female preset, and couldn't get close to a look that I liked Lol. Glad I gave up and tried that one Asian female preset.
I'm not sure. I do remember trying out a few different bases and I spent a good deal of time on one of them before deciding that the base was rubbish and starting over. I'd guess I spent 30 to 40 minutes inside the CC in total (including the face I binned and Sara)? Not sure, though. (EDIT: Had a look at some of the timestamps on my screenshots and I think it may have been closer to 50 minutes.) The fact that the number of options/sliders is relatively small means that going through all of them doesn't take that long.
Having finished all the story missions available in the trial, I've noticed that I overdid it a bit with the cheekbone width, though. (It's not terribly noticeable in those screens but it can look odd from certain angles.) So I'll at the very least edit him a bit more once the Archives are up (which will probably mean that I'll have to replay these first few missions but better that than having to play through the rest of the game constantly staring at a face I'm not happy with). Or maybe I'll end up going with the default Scott... not sure yet.
Durrzerker
Banned
I might remake mine...
Male Ryders voice doesn't suit it at all. He sounds like nathan drake which just doesn't work for a big, scarred, black guy.
Male Ryders voice doesn't suit it at all. He sounds like nathan drake which just doesn't work for a big, scarred, black guy.
Exploratory
Banned
It's all a ruse to get us to play minority characters.
wesleyshark
Banned
When you leave the house feeling fresh but you actually look like a gassed up avocado.
sixteen-bit
Member
Subbed. I loved these threads for previous ME games.
SamuelSupreme
Banned
All these SisRyders are making me consider making my first play through with a Beautiful Nubian Ryder named Nina.
Forgot to get a close-up of Sara's face. I'm not really happy with either of the twins but it was the best I could do with the game's terrible character creator.
Best Scott, good job
Exploratory
Banned
Here are some Ryder's I found by browsing Reddit.
Bro
Sis
Bro
Sis
Hot damn! These actually look... dare I say it... GOOD. Amazing how the developers of the game couldn't make basic ass characters that look this good.
The Janitor
Member
Hair looks painted on in this game
George Oscar Bluth II
Banned
When's Chawncy
Rellik
Member
These are great too.
John Petrucci
Member
Wow getting major Shepard vibes from that first fem Ryder, but just far better than any Shep you could create in the trilogy.
This CC I think will eventually be the shit. Please Bioware be able to patch the shit out of it.
These are surprisingly good.
the_sun_king
Member
Hair looks painted on in this game
Welcome to Bioware.
Also, I'm still awaiting the day Mass Effect lets you choose an alien for your main character. When that happens is when I might fully be on board with the franchise.
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