User blog comment:Legionwrex/Why Destroy is the worst ending (besides refusal)./@comment-4361160-20120709022231

y is it not a good ending. It's the main reason why the mass effect trilogy exists: to destroy the reapers. Shepard knew that survival was low but he kept fighting. And the future generations being destroyed? Thats just pessimism, there is still time to change the future. About synthetics, well thats the same argument on saving quarians vs Geth, I'd rather save the organics who have authentic life. Refusal is good too, Shepard refuses to throw his life away and decides to pursue freedom. Bioware gives choice. Although I hate the way the endings were presented, i love how the extended cut's endings symbolized each pursuit of life. Refusal: Freedom for all. Destroy is the id, revenge and satisfaction of finally killing the reapers (and possibility to keep your own life). Control is the Super ego: Satisfying narcissicm, making yourself a god who controls everything for the better good. Synthesis is the ego: a christ like martyrdom to ensure safety for everyone