They could not have set it after the trilogy and set it before would have make it a prequel, also a no go.
Setting it in this timeline was the only thing Bioware really could do.
It is like it is, move on. 🤡
@holger1405
... This is exactly what I'm saying, I completely agree with you on the real-world parts. I just find it unnecessary to try and explain it in the in-game world - because there won't be a logical explanation for something that did not exist.
Plot inconsistencies are bound to happen in every type of entertainment, and fans just need to accept that at times. But saying that "Shepard probably didn't care (about one of the greatest undertaking in history...)" is just silly. There is no in-game explanation, since this stems from the real world.
And I agree with you on the plot holes and that plot inconsistencies are bound to happen, especially with a sequel.
But I think it is not bad to see in game explanations/arguments as well, can open up new perspectives.
