User blog comment:The Milkman/The Next Effect/@comment-2228120-20121121204158

Happy birthday, Milkman!

I can only repeat what I have said elsewhere: a sequel is doable but incredibly risky. A sequel will face a harsh trial by comparison to the original trilogy and its high standard. We have seen with DA2 what happens when the sequel doesn't live up to its predecessor and failure at delivering the expected quality would fan yet another controversy in the fanbase, and that is something they had better avoid. Bioware needs to shine again, and that is easier done from a fresh start. If they start afresh, their hands will not be bound by tying in the lore and players' decisions, which will allow them more time and space to use their creativity. I'd gladly sacrifice that ME-playing experience I crave for like everyone else to enable them do just that.