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[Chimerical Man]

On a mostly paragon playthrough, preparing for ME2, I'm trying to keep away from Ashley and Liara as love interests. I haven't spoken much to either of them, but I'm concerned that what I have spoken might unintentionally have unwanted results. I went through the conversation with Ashley after the first primary mission, when she quotes Tennyson and talks about God. I only chose either upper or middle right hand side dialogue choices, and haven't spoken to her since. If I continue to ignore her, am I in the clear, or was that enough to attract her during the final mission?

Simple question, I know, but my OCD kicks in big time in little matters like this. Thanks for any imput!

[Jsmith0730]

Well, you could always leave her behind on Virmire. If that's not optimal, I think it might be too late, or you can try picking all the renegade options from this point forward.

[Chimerical Man]

I'd prefer to not leave her behind, if possible. What if I speak to Liara and give the "just friends/professionals" dialogue option for the both of them?

[Alexine]

I don't know about that for Ashley. Unless you are a complete meanie from the beginning, I don't see that option. The only one I know is when the Normandy is grounded and she comes over to comfort you and you can make her go away.

[Chimerical Man]

Ah, that'll work then, thanks.

[HellWyrm]

I also wondered about this, but a little "safer" so to speak.

Can you avoid romance by NEVER talking to either Liara or Ashley?

If you do talk to them, when (judging by what they say) is it too late to avoid a romance?

Is there anything else I should keep in mind to avoid romances?

Keep in mind this is a Paragon file, so I try not to be a dick unless I simply cannot avoid it.

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@ Chimerical Man: I know exactly what you mean about the OCD thing. I've been through the game 4 times now with this one file. ( Once to beat it, once to level 59, once to level 60/avoid romance ( in which I failed, I accidentally got stuck w/ Ashely ), and now this 4th time to avoid a romance) This wouldn't be that big of a problem if I wasn't so damn OCD about doing EVERY LITTLE SIDEQUEST (even gathering minerals!). Because you never know what will affect ME3, but not ME2.

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On a side note... Vanguards are really hard to run through ME2 on Insanity with . Being as this guy is an Infiltrator, he should manage ME2 Insanity MUCH better.

Modifié par HellWyrm, 19 mai 2010 - 01:40 .

[Aggie Punbot]

Generally speaking, cutting off a potential romance doesn't give you any Renegade points so you don't need to worry about that. The first time they start sounding flirty with you, cut them off. Say it's against regs (in Ashley's case) or that you're not interested (in Liara's case).

[Pacifien]

The posters on the Garrus support page were trying to figure out how to avoid any romance in ME1, so Nilfalasiel did the research on how you can discourage squadmates in ME1 wanting to romance you while still being able to continue with their conversations as normal. Click for details.

[Fiery Phoenix]

Alexine wrote...

I don't know about that for Ashley. Unless you are a complete meanie from the beginning, I don't see that option. The only one I know is when the Normandy is grounded and she comes over to comfort you and you can make her go away.

Alex, what am I reading? Rejecting Ashley that way doesn't mean breaking up with her. You'll still get her picture on your desk in ME2.

But, to put things in perspective, I  can't be too sure of that. What I said above holds true if you reject her when she comes into your cabin for sex (prior to landing on Ilos). I would assume that rejecting her while the ship is grounded is the same, but I'm not 100% sure. Perhaps someone can confirm it.

Anyway, for a Paragon to play through ME1 without romancing anyone while still talking to them, it's generally easy enough. Go for the neutral options with Ashley, but NEVER choose a Paragon option. In addition, try to watch every word that comes out of your mouth when talking to her. For Liara, it's significantly less complicated: just tell her that you are not interested in her, which can happen during your second conversation with her after her recruitment mission. And if you happen to be playing as a female, it's the same, but put Kaidan in place of Ashley.

Good luck.

Modifié par FieryPhoenix7, 19 mai 2010 - 04:43 .

[Jsmith0730]

FieryPhoenix7 wrote...

Alexine wrote...

I don't know about that for Ashley. Unless you are a complete meanie from the beginning, I don't see that option. The only one I know is when the Normandy is grounded and she comes over to comfort you and you can make her go away.

Alex, what am I reading? Rejecting Ashley that way doesn't mean breaking up with her. You'll still get her picture on your desk in ME2.

But, to put things in perspective, I  can't be too sure of that. What I said above holds true if you reject her when she comes into your cabin for sex (prior to landing on Ilos). I would assume that rejecting her while the ship is grounded is the same, but I'm not 100% sure. Perhaps someone can confirm it.

Anyway, for a Paragon to play through ME1 without romancing anyone while still talking to them, it's generally easy enough. Go for the neutral options with Ashley, but NEVER choose a Paragon option. In addition, try to watch every word that comes out of your mouth when talking to her. For Liara, it's significantly less complicated: just tell her that you are not interested in her, which can happen during your second conversation with her after her recruitment mission. And if you happen to be playing as a female, it's the same, but put Kaidan in place of Ashley.

Good luck.

Well also, the thing about Liara in ME1 compared to Ashley is even if you pick her up from Therum early, you can talk to her the first time after the debriefing (if you want) and then you don't ever have to talk to her again because the only conversations she has are directly involved to a romantic interest.

I mean, since I'm killing Ash off on Virmire, at least her conversations sound like they could also just be between two friends/squadmates.

[Spectre_907]

Chimerical Man wrote...

On a mostly paragon playthrough, preparing for ME2, I'm trying to keep away from Ashley and Liara as love interests. I haven't spoken much to either of them, but I'm concerned that what I have spoken might unintentionally have unwanted results. I went through the conversation with Ashley after the first primary mission, when she quotes Tennyson and talks about God. I only chose either upper or middle right hand side dialogue choices, and haven't spoken to her since. If I continue to ignore her, am I in the clear, or was that enough to attract her during the final mission?

Simple question, I know, but my OCD kicks in big time in little matters like this. Thanks for any imput!

Take a look at the romance article of the Mass Effect Wiki. There is an explanation of the romance subplot there.

You're might be already locked in a romance with Ashley. The only way to end it if that was indeed the case is to leave her behind on Virmire. After Eden Prime, when Ashley expresses guilt over the beacon knocking you unconscious, if you reassure her that it was not her fault and/or thank her for bringing you aboard the Normandy (the upper dialogue options), that triggers the romance for she will become intrigued and attracted to you. Avoid this reassurance (by choosing the middle or lower dialogue choice) and you avoid romance.

Another: After your first mission, tell her she is out of line when she asks you about whether it is a good idea to let non-human crew members on the Normandy (the left middle dialogue option "You're out of line!"). That will also avoid romance yet you can still speak to her and develop a friendship. During the next conversation when you overhear the message, Sarah will speak of Kaidan rather than you which will indicate she is no longer interested in you.

For Liara, during the second conversation, Liara will speak of looking at your history and say that you intrigue her, to which she will ask if you feel the same way. Say no (middle or lower dialogue choice) and the romance will be avoided.

When Udina orders the Normandy locked down, instead of any love interests talking to you, you will be alone next to your locker when Joker says that Anderson is waiting for you.

Modifié par Spectre_907, 14 juin 2010 - 01:12 .

[Michael177]

From my personal experience there are two ways to avoid romance option in me2,



1. Kill your love interest in virmire (safest option, and I dislike ashley anyway so was easy for me )... I dislike kaiden to but you know...

2. Never talking to anyone