MEA Better Start and First Loot Container
⚪ Last updated 2023Preview

🔍 Analysis
- 👍 5.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #109 of 175 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Remember not to use these modifications because there will be confrontations.
"A Better Start", "Better Loot".
Combination of two mods: Better Loot (by KJaro) and Better Start (by KJaro).
The in-game drop is original. I changed the drop in the container!
I added a little surprise to the container to make you feel like a Rambo commando :D
Only 5 levels for a better start of the game increased Exp.
Release: All in one file.
Created with: Frosty Editor v1. 0. 6. 1
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A better start. Level 5 during the first mission:
This mod modifies the XP you get from the kett you fight on Planetside to allow you to level up Ryder and your teammates every third match on average.
The changes are as follows:
The first encounter now grants 1078 XP (up from 113) and thus grants a first tier. Each subsequent Kett encounter now grants 400 XP (was 20 XP).
First Loot Container. Secret chest from the space shuttle:
To begin with, the first container you encounter during Planetfall will grant you a maximum of 30,000 credits. There will be no shortage of appropriate materials for the first start.
Spend your wealth!
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Changes in files Exp:
Path: "game/progression/rewards/reward_xp_critpath_m1_firstlevelup" from 904 to 400.
Path: "game/progression/rewards/reward_xp_critpath_m1_optionalencounter_schematics" from 20 to 400.
Path: "game/progression/rewards/reward_xp_critpath_m1_firstencounter_schematics" from 113 to 1078.
Path: "game/progression/rewards/reward_xp_critpath_m1_optionalencounter" from 20 to 400.
Examples First Loot:
Changes in files, First Box is at the beginning of the game.
Path: "game/loot/drops/items/loot_item_m1_firstcontainer"
I added additional entries in "DroppedItems" number , ...
Number: > Name:"ItemAsset" Added entry:
Path: "Game/Items/Stackables/Credit" these are in-game credits.
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Introduction:
I make my modifications on the latest program: "Frosty Editor v1. 0. 6. 1". Remember to always use this version! not older!. Old modifications made on an old program: "Frosty Editor!". Always run on current or newest programs: "Frosty Mod Manager". Remember to update!
Old modifications made in the program: "Frosty Editor v1. 0. 4. 5" They have two files: ".fbmod" and ".archive". Be sure to copy both into your pack because we're using the old mod!
Newer programs such as: Frosty Editor v1. 0. 5. 9 create a modification with one file of
MEA Better Start and First Loot Container is a gameplay mod that modifies the starting experience and first loot container in Mass Effect: Andromeda. It was rewritten from scratch in v1.1 for better corrections. With 143 endorsements and 2,544 downloads, it's a niche mod for players seeking a tweaked early game.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Decent community support with 143 endorsements and 2,544 downloads.
- Author actively updated it (v1.1 rewrite) to fix issues.
- Fills a niche for players who want a different early-game experience.
⚠️ Cons
- Description is extremely vague—no details on what exactly changes.
- Last updated in March 2023, so may not be compatible with the latest game patches.
- Author account is deleted, so no support or future updates.
For Mass Effect: Andromeda players who want to tweak the opening moments and first loot drop. If you're looking for a specific, documented overhaul, this isn't it—but if you're curious about a community-made tweak, give it a shot. Skip if you need clear instructions or detailed feature lists.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since the description lacks details, back up your original game files before installing so you can revert if needed.
- Check the mod's file structure to see if it replaces any .pak files—if so, place them in the correct game directory (usually 'Mass Effect Andromeda/Content/Paks').
- If you're using Frosty Mod Manager, you may need to import the mod as a custom mod—look for a .fbmod or .zip file.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Masseffectandromeda Mods
- Author
- deleted48162018
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 2,544
- Endorsements
- 143
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 2/12/2023
- Updated
- 3/29/2023
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