SPOILER EPISODES
In 2015, the gaming landscape evolved with the emergence of consumable story games. Games like Pandemic: Legacy and T.I.M.E Stories give players the opportunity to experience gaming in a new way. In the case of T.I.M.E stories, board gaming and role playing combine in a modular framework with scenarios that plug into a main 'console.' These sprawling scenarios could yield significantly different narratives for different game groups. No two playthroughs are alike.
In an attempt to capture the intensity of our experiences, we started recording a Spoiler Episode after each playthrough. This began with the first T.I.M.E Stories scenario, "Asylum," and has continued on from there. Click through below to access each episode, plus a brief mission log with our game stats. And as a final warning, if you have not yet played these scenarios, DO NOT PROCEED, as we discuss everything and it would likely render these scenarios unplayable for you in the future!
We hope you enjoy these episodes, and if you would like to join the conversation, please join us in the #TIMEstories channel on the Draft Mechanic Slack!
WARNING! SPOILERS BELOW!
ALPHA: ASYLUM
Originally released Monday, November 23rd, 2015
Our first Spoiler Episode was partially unplanned. We didn't know what to expect going into T.I.M.E Stories, and Draft Mechanic as a podcast was very new. The experience was so impactful that we had to discuss. Thus, DM's Spoiler Episodes were born.
On this episode: Team Alpha (Jake, Danielle, Dan & Kyle)
BETA: THE MARCY CASE
Originally released Friday, December 25th, 2015
Twists and tricks abound as we pick apart the second TIME Stories scenario. We learn the importance of reading every card. The team out-thinks the meta. An unconsidered phone call. An uncertain sign-off.
On this episode: Team Alpha (Jake, Danielle, Dan & Kyle)
GAMMA: A PROPHECY OF DRAGONS
Originally released Friday, March 25th, 2016
The third spoiler episode contains significant disagreement from the team. Flashes of the past (or the future). Kyle bumps the table.
On this episode: Team Alpha (Jake, Danielle, Dan & Kyle)
DELTA: UNDER THE MASK
Originally released Monday, June 6th, 2016
The panel expands on our fourth episode. It is hot and dry. Beta Team learns to talk on the radio. A famous rapper eats a large sandwich. Daniel wants a beer.
On this episode:
Team Alpha (Jake, Danielle, Dan & Kyle)
Team Beta (Tamara, Daniel, Steven & Nathan)
EPSILON: EXPEDITION ENDURANCE
Originally released Wednesday, May 24th, 2017
An extremely long wait is concluded. Danielle and Dan keep secrets. A miscalculation occurs. Beta team takes a different path. Tamara is penalized. Kyle likely bumps the table.
On this episode:
Team Alpha (Jake, Danielle, Dan & Kyle)
Team Beta (Tamara, Daniel, Steven & Nathan)
ZETA: LUMEN FIDEI
RESET PROCEDURE / SYS 004 FAIL / REBOOT
/ CONTENT MISSING
ETA: ESTRELLA DRIVE
Originally released Sunday, December 31st, 2017
Spoiler Episode number seven continues the winning two-team format. Danielle gets the reference. An impossible route is dissected. The batteries die. Nathan does not get the reference.
On this episode:
Team Alpha (Jake, Danielle, Dan & Kyle)
Team Beta (Tamara, Daniel, Steven & Nathan)
THETA: BROTHERHOOD OF THE COAST
Originally released Thursday, November 22nd, 2018
Episode eight is our most divisive yet. As such, the segments are presented out of order - our recap with Team Beta is the first segment, then we go back for two ending recordings from Alpha. Alpha and Beta teams share secrets. Tamara has a shark-related meet & greet. Kyle has all his stats for the first time. Daniel creates a new hit song.
On this episode:
Team Alpha (Jake, Danielle, Dan & Kyle)
Team Beta (Tamara, Daniel, Steven & Nathan)
OMEGA: Madame
Originally released Monday, November 18th, 2019
In this spoiler-filled episode of Draft Mechanic, we look back on the final TIME Stories scenario of the “White Cycle,” Madame. If you listened to our review/discussion in Episode 100, you might know how this one turns out. We have mostly everyone from Team Alpha and Team Beta here for this discussion that clocks in just over an hour.
On this episode:
Team Alpha (Jake, Danielle & Dan (Kyle wasn’t there for Beta’s run))
Team Beta (Tamara, Daniel, Steven & Nathan)