I've recently started playing mass-effect again -- lost interest in it when losing my save file due to a hard disk crash --, seeing how reasonably well priced ME2 is and how it looks and as I want to import an existing save file.
I've completed one play through and am advancing on my second one to achieve level 60. But I'm not planning to complete the majority of the game again unless this would prove to be useful.
Therefore my question: Do achievement related bonuses (such as the EXP earned rising by 10% by completing the majority of the game) apply in mass-effect 2?
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Apart from the "Rich" achievement, individual achievements in ME1 don't affect ME2. There are however bonuses for reaching Level 60, which some ME1 achievements will help you do.
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0In addition to what Sykora provided, I'll mention that if you do want the effects of those achievements, and/or simply a different Shepard to import, Mass Effect Saves exists to provide you with the proper scenarios without re-investing playtime into ME 1.
Or radically different ones, if you prefer.
If your question is actually "Do achievements in ME1 provide gameplay benefits in ME2", the answer is a resounding "No". You can start with more experience and resources, but since both are quite plentiful (your main limiter in ME2, contrary to ME1, is credits) anyway, you don't miss out on any power bonus, mechanically speaking.
4The best advantage you can have is your Paragon and Renegade scores. With those high in ME2, you can get good conversation options. At one point you can get Morinth instead of Samara if you have a high PR score. It also helps with the loyalty of squad members at the end.
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