hmmm you have a point, that's why I mentioned the story telling of mass effect 1 in there, although I was completely gripped by the story in Mass Effect 1, Mass effect 2 was a little bit disappointing, the only thing it really had going for it story wise was the cliff hanger. I think the control over your weapons etc in battle though was far better than in Mass Effect 1, especially with biotics. But as you mentioned Jon, I hope 3 is more like 1 otherwise we'll no doubt be looking at a disappointing finish to the series.