Conversation

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Conversation is the communication system for engaging in dialogue with other characters.

Overview[ | ]

The conversation wheel is a system where certain conversation choices Expand the conversation and certain conversation choices change the Tone of a conversation without expanding the conversation. There are several items to take into account:

The conversation wheel text displayed rarely says what Pathfinder Ryder will actually say.
The conversation wheel text is meant to give a general description of the answer but the actual dialogue will often be much more complex.
While guessing the dialogue based on the conversation wheel text is usually safe, there will be occasions where the conversation will take an unexpected turn, or not be what was assumed at all. A reload of a previous save or checkpoint may be the only way to change a conversation choice. Save often.

Take note - there is no morality system in Mass Effect: Andromeda. Pathfinder Ryder isn't limited to Paragon "good" or Renegade "bad" choices based on previous conversation choices. There are a small number of major conversation choices that limit future choices but for the most part conversation choices don't limit future options.

Conversation Choices[ | ]

Conversation choices expand the conversation topics that Pathfinder Ryder can explore. Each choice has an associated icon in the conversation wheel. These icons are not fixed to a location on the conversation wheel.

Icon	Conversation Choice	Description
	Story	Selecting this conversation choice will stop the current line of dialogue and will move to a new conversation branch about a different subject or potentially a different part of the current subject. This choice moves conversations forward.
	Investigation	Selecting this conversation choice will provide extra information or potentially extra conversation sub menus before moving a conversation forward. This choice may or may not result in a few additional sub menus but won't lock Pathfinder Ryder out of the current branching dialogue paths.
	Friendship	Selecting this conversation choice develops friendships. This choice can open potential Loyalty missions but doesn't lock Pathfinder Ryder out of Romance choices.
	Flirt	Selecting this conversation choice is the flirtation option. Conversation choices along these lines deal with romance. This isn't an all or nothing conversation choice. Pathfinder Ryder has to flirt many times to develop a romance and the option to lock in a romance will be very clearly stated.

Be aware that unlike all other possible romantic partners, romance with Jaal Ama Darav starts with Two People icon conversation choices. This isn't readily apparent until the conversations turn quite intimate in nature (much more than a friendship conversation choice would imply).

Conversation Tone Choices[ | ]

Conversation tone choices change how Ryder responds during conversation. These four conversation choices that will help determine Ryder's ever changing psychological profile.

Tone Type	Wheel Location	Description
Emotional	Top Left	Pathfinder Ryder listens to the heart rather than the head, even if this breaks the rules. Pathfinder Ryder responds with sympathy, anger, or passion.
Logical	Top Right	Pathfinder Ryder has thought of the pros and/or cons and does what makes the most sense. Pathfinder Ryder responds with pragmatism and rational thought over emotions.
Casual	Bottom Left	Pathfinder Ryder is less focused on the task at hand and more relaxed. Pathfinder Ryder responds with jokes or light-hearted dialogue.
Professional	Bottom Right	Pathfinder Ryder focuses on what the job requires rather than emotional responses. Pathfinder Ryder responds with formal courtesy.

While there are four tone choices available, some conversation wheel choices may not be available for all conversations.

Tone choices affect how other NPCs view Pathfinder Ryder and how those NPCs interact with Pathfinder Ryder during conversations. The tone choices during the conversation allow the flexibility to express a personality by giving different responses while allowing the same outcome at the end of the conversation. Be aware that in a few small instances tone choices can affect gameplay so it is always advised to save often and reload if the intended outcome of a conversation isn't acquired.

Narrative Actions[ | ]

Narrative actions are impulse actions that will likely affect the outcome of the current situation. These choices may not have the same black or white effect on the personality of Pathfinder Ryder.

Narrative actions are always shown in the lower right corner of the screen as an orange exclamation point .
The action description that Pathfinder Ryder can perform with the narrative action will be to the left of the icon.
There is an orange bar that travels clockwise around the exclamation point as a timer to indicate how long Pathfinder Ryder has to make the decision to use the narrative action or not.

Narrative Action	Related Mission	Description
Push Off	A Better Beginning	Ryder has the option to forcefully push Peebee off.
Jump	A Better Beginning	Ryder has the option to jump down the gravity well first or let Peebee jump first.
Kill Her	A Trail of Hope	Ryder has the option to shoot the Cardinal.
Disarm	Hunting the Archon	Ryder has the option to grab a pistol from a turian guard.
Comfort	The Journey to Meridian	Ryder has the option to hug your sibling.
Kiss	Cora Harper: A Foundation	Ryder has the option to kiss Cora Harper.
Dodge	Nakmor Drack: Knock 'em Down	Ryder has the option to dodge a punch from the pirate.
Shoot	Peebee: A Mysterious Remnant Signal	Ryder has the option to shoot or save Kalinda T'Reve.
Kill Him	Jaal Ama Darav: Flesh and Blood	Ryder has the option to shoot Akksul.
Shoot	Vetra Nyx: Means and Ends	Ryder has the option to shoot at Meriweather.
Jump-jet	Vetra Nyx: A Moment Planetside	Ryder has the option to use the jump-jet to fly up the cliff side past Vetra Nyx.
Kiss	Vetra Nyx: A Moment Planetside	Ryder has the option to kiss Vetra Nyx.
Hug		Ryder has the option to hug Vetra Nyx.
Kiss		Ryder has the option to kiss Suvi Anwar.
Hug	Suvi Anwar: New Discoveries	Ryder has the option to hug Suvi Anwar.
Kiss	Suvi Anwar: New Discoveries	Ryder has the option to kiss Suvi Anwar.
Save Sloane	High Noon	Ryder has the option to push Sloane Kelly out of the path of a bullet.
Shoot Reyes	High Noon	Ryder has the option to shoot Reyes Vidal as he flees.
Kiss	Night on the Town	Ryder has the option to kiss Reyes Vidal for a distraction.
Punch him	Night on the Town	Ryder has the option to punch Reyes Vidal for a distraction.
Hug her	Jaal Ama Darav: Runs in the Family	Ryder has the option to hug Sahuna Ama Darav.
Kiss	Jaal Ama Darav: Angaran Affection	Ryder has the option to kiss Jaal Ama Darav.
Declare love	Jaal Ama Darav: Angaran Affection	Ryder has the option to declare their love for Jaal Ama Darav.
More		Ryder has the option to have more physical romantic contact with Liam Kosta.
Disconnect	Liam Kosta: All In	Ryder has the option to turn off the console.
Shoot	Liam Kosta: All In	Ryder has the option to shoot the console.
Interrupt	Liam Kosta: All In	Ryder has the option to stop the conversation.
Jump	Liam Kosta: Something for Us	Ryder has the option to grab Liam Kosta and jump off the arch.

Notes[ | ]

The number of narrative actions and the number of each type of conversation choice chosen can be tracked on the Narrative Stats tab in the statistics menu.