I really hope the time I'm spending in the episodes won't have severe consequences

[Ape88]

I don't know about ya'll but I've been taking my time, exploring as much as I can, trying to find all the notes and skill books and tools and food and the best clothes.

I'm really hoping that all the extra time I'm spending in the world not dealing with the main mission objectives won't count against me. Anyone else?

[Pillock]

I doubt it. There don't appear to be any time limits. 

[hozz1235]

Nope.  I did every optional thing there was (caches, keys, notes, books, etc.) in addition to looting every structure.  Take your time.

I would recommend exploring FM and BRR again after you kill the bear - lots to be found there and no more stressing about the bear, just wolves.  Carry your rifle...

[Guest kristaok]

I've been taking my time too, I doubt they will make a consequence for that. 

Ps. I beat all episodes a few days ago though. 

[Mixxut]

I'm 100% sure the time you spend playing the episodes doesn't matter. That would be some next level BS.

[Hilayla]

Yeah, it took me forever. I kept forgetting I wasn't in survival mode, then suddenly a cutscene or person would be there and I would think, "Oh yeah, Redux!"

[Ape88]

1 hour ago, Hilayla said:

 I kept forgetting I wasn't in survival mode, then suddenly a cutscene or person would be there and I would think, "Oh yeah, Redux!"

I normally play the female survivor in survival, so no fear of that yet.