User blog comment:Lancer1289/Are People in Multiplayer Lacking in Intelligence?/@comment-96.241.225.31-20120731002402/@comment-1388547-20120731163332

I'd say "foolish" rather than "dim," but yes, no matter how good somebody is in SP, they should start on Bronze in MP just to see how they do, and work up in difficulty from there. SP may use most of the same game mechanics, but the limited selection of powers and weapons, the greater volume of enemies, and the need to coordinate with your teammates (necessary for victory on higher difficulties) all mean that MP will have a learning curve even for an experienced Mass Effect player.