Delay getting Grounded

masseffectlegendaryedition — Mods & Enhancements

Delay getting Grounded is a small gameplay mod for Mass Effect that lets players use the Galaxy map and visit the Citadel after the first four main story missions without being grounded by the council. It's for players who want to complete side quests before the story forces them to proceed. With 189 endorsements and recent updates, it's a niche but useful quality-of-life tweak.

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Downloads: 5,020

💡 Notes

By InvoicingEmu

🎯 Tips & Tricks

If you're using a mod manager like Vortex, install this mod

If you're using a mod manager like Vortex, install this mod and let it handle file placement—it's a simple drop-in.

Load order shouldn't matter much, but if you have other stor

Load order shouldn't matter much, but if you have other story-altering mods, place this one after them to ensure it takes effect.

Test the mod right after the first four missions—if the coun

Test the mod right after the first four missions—if the council still grounds you, double-check that the mod is enabled and active.

🔧 Troubleshooting

Mod conflicts

Check load order. Disable conflicting mods one by one.

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Installing without checking requirements

👍 Pros

Gives you breathing room to finish side quests before the story railroads you.
Simple, focused fix—does exactly what it says without bloat.
Recently updated (Nov 2025) and has a solid 189 endorsements, so it's trusted.

👎 Cons

Only affects a specific story window—if you're past that point, it's useless.
No detailed install instructions or compatibility notes in the description.
May conflict with other mods that alter the same story flags—test carefully.

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