Agreed.
In some ways, I think Andromeda is going to be a good thing for the Mass Effect series as a whole. In the grand scheme of things, it's a good game, and will continue to get better as they release patches to smooth over some of the rougher edges. Fans of the original trilogy will be able to find, for the most part, a good deal in it to enjoy. But it's also going to accomplish two things moving forward. First, it's going to lower expectations for the franchise, at least heading into the next installment. Expectations were so high for Andromeda coming in that it was going to be nearly impossible for Bioware to meet them, especially a Bioware that is missing quite a few of the members of the creative team that brought us the original trilogy. Second, it should light the fire under both Bioware and EA to deliver a great game the next time around. EA will have to be more in Bioware's corner to give them the resources and, more importantly, time they need to make the next one great because, if they don't, it could set back the franchise in a huge way, and EA can't let that happen to a cash cow like Mass Effect.