Episode 01 - Acquisitions Incorporated The Series

[@Chasmodius]

Straub knocked it out of the park: that intro was fantastic!

[@starwindm8810]

Well here we go… revisiting after 5yrs. I hope this holds up to the magic of its original airing

[@benreis3108]

This is what needed to happen. 2-3 times a year from a pax panel wasn't enough of a fix for me. This is the best.

[@ExhaustedElox]

I have never been so excited for a KZbin Series since it started. I have been on the Ac Inc. train since Season 1. I remember fondly hearing how Jim Darkmagic came into being (albeit in 4th edition).

[@Efreeti]

Ominous Darkfel-Magic Bad.

[@TheKillerMime]

I roll to kill Irontooth!

[@ExhaustedElox]

I don't know if you know how [we] Darkmagics do things. We don't fuck around.

[@wtheskett2710]

Exhausted Elox sucks that alf is gone

[@azamat3717]

Exhausted Elox yeah you do though. His name is "Big Jim" for a reason.

[@KingFudge]

I just realized... The campaign was called "Part 1," which initially sounded silly. But, this whole episode was about the one part of the scepter that they're looking for. Well played.

[@TabletopBlitz]

This is still the best produced D&D product imo

[@agnidas5816]

It really is - it is the best form of the typical way most games are actually played.

[@T00ms1]

@@agnidas5816 so you haven't seen Critical Role then?

[@silver4831]

@@T00ms1Didn't think Critical role was as good personally.

[@MikaeLG0872]

Mr. Perkins...you are indeed the greatest DM...period!

[@ovipositionary]

So great; everyone brought their A game. I'm so excited to see Chris run a proper game with maps and a story and flavor text.

[@omecronrodneydheel349]

Even from the start, stroking omin drans ego is central and integral to the plot, and fun of this campaign. Genius

[@hadrianvii1]

An idea so good I can hardly believe it hadn't been done already. Thanks to everyone for making this show!

[@scattershotshow]

Man, the chemistry between everyone is fantastic; and Chris is such a damn great DM, too. This is gonna be a exciting adventure.

[@Giraffasaur]

There seems to be a problem with the video. I can only like it once.

[@whydoieventrytobewitty5614]

Make more accounts dammit!

[@ShantupWOG]

GENIUS

[@whithkerbithcuit2021]

There are no words that can explain the sheer amount of joy I am experiencing right now.

[@Narfwak]

This is so wonderful, and we're been waiting for it for quite some while, but it's finally here! After a series of podcasts, a few off-shoots from those podcasts, then the increasingly grandiose live shows of PAX Prime to the laid back and relax "unplugged" sessions of PAX East the magic of Acquisitions Inc. is getting getting its own dedicated web-series! It looks fantastic, from the chemistry between Mike, Jerry, Scott and now Patrick to the lovely level of planning and delivery Chris Perkins brings to every table he masters... and, of course, the always welcome inculcation of poop and fart jokes from the whole crew to help move things along. I've been waiting for something like this ever since you guys did the very first set of podcasts that re-introduced me into 4E (and got me back into D&D in general) and I've been looking forward to a proper series like this ever since. That it's finally happening has me overjoyed. Here's to even greater (and sillier) adventures!

[@XVindicare]

Thank you soooo much for letting us come on your adventures!

[@scttydsntknw]

Jim was literally pumping Portentia for information.

[@Yoface1000]

Your profile picture really sends this comment home

[@scttydsntknw]

Thanks it's actually Matthew Mercer from the Moustache music video.

[@Fragtastik]

And now it's dice.

[@nicholasmartin6526]

11:00 Omen: that's your department! Did anyone else picture Binwin behind a desk with a plaque saying "department of hostile takeovers"?

[@Nerdarchy]

Hahaha, this intro's great!!

[@NunoPlague]

Stay nerdy!

[@Nerdarchy]

+Jandys Oh no, I've been spotted! 😜 Stay Nerdy! -Nerdarchist Ryan

[@noobule]

It's by Chris Straub of Chainsawsuit, formerly of a bunch of stuff, including Blaminations with Scott Kurtz on PA TV

[@Nerdarchy]

+noobule Oh yeah, I caught at the end credits. Straub and the rest of the guys were damned hilarious on Webcomics Weekly! It was very "talk shop" sort of show on art business, but highly entertaining! -Ryan

[@Nerdarchy]

+Matt Voyer Philadelphia and South Jersey area.

[@Lodane]

Long time fan, here. I submitted very accurate subtitles/captions for this video... took a long time to do... wondering why they're not approved/showing? If approved I would have done the rest of the series. Hey, PA, what gives?

[@pennyarcadeTV]

Sorry about that, I don't see them under pending captions/subtitles. I'll dig into this a little more and see if I can find anything. Also thanks for taking the time to do that!

[@pennyarcadeTV]

Unfortunately I'm not sure why it's not working, as far as I know it should be. Could you try submitting them again?

[@Lodane]

Just resubmitted them! Hope you like them.

[@Lodane]

I also have a saved subtitle file. I can email it if the system's being wonky.

[@pnagorny]

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[@BlueDavrial]

I'm a relatively new fan of Acquisitions Inc but I am so glad to finally have a more common series to watch of them, instead of waiting for PAX

[@ABC-ge2lf]

You should go to the WoTC site and check out the old podcasts if you haven't, those started before the PAX games.

[@BlueDavrial]

Patrick Coan So I've seen, but I dont really have time to go thru that archive of many missed multi-hour episodes.

[@bricescott7152]

Its a good listen if you ever have something monotonous to do you can sit down for. They're alot of fun to listen to, especially the banter. The original DM before Chris Perkins has some troubles with the group, but once things get going it's great.

[@ChristianRuppelt]

A list of all the podcasts and live shows by AI: www.crplt.de/dnd-ai/ I know, nobody asked for it, I did it anyway. I was looking for something like that, could not find a decent source, so I made my own. Feel free to share. :) It’s a complete list of all the Acquisitions Incorporated adventures, both the podcasts and the videos (live-shows and the series)

[@davidgribble6313]

Thank you

[@MagCynic]

I love the simplicity of what Perkins does. My question, though, is how he does it. Does he have notes he's referring to? Is all this dialogue, NPCs, and encounters all in his head? How does he organize it all?

[@anmimc]

I love this series so much. Launched my love of D&D, made me fall in love with Kris’ sense of humor, and came out when I first got married. Tons of great memories.

[@JaredPryor87]

Watch this with the subtitles on, it's so good. At 22:43 they use [Math Noises] for Scott trying to add up his score lol

[@Lodane]

[@HeyThisIsBrian]

An angelic choir strikes heavenly chords as Acquisitions Inc The Series descends from on high.

[@AJPickett]

So much win, and the most classic, old school, epic campaign theme there is... BRAVO!

[@oopsiepoopsie2898]

AJ Pickett no way love your videos

[@adrenalineunlimited]

Tell everybody about the Kickstarter because they won't push it themselves

[@AJPickett]

@@adrenalineunlimited what, my Kickstarter for Big Pockets Silicone Battlemats currently on Kickstarter? The world's best wet/dry erase, crafting and TTRPG mapping surface, delivered to your door $7 cheaper than anything else on the market? Oh I suppose I could.

[@agp11001]

Rolling a 20 on the first roll at disadvantage. #omininanutshell

[@ashliz8925]

id say more of #wheatoninanutshell haha

[@leelaunay5613]

Fun Fact: If it were a combat roll the natty 20 removes disadvantage, but sadly as you can't critical a skill check he had to roll again. #TrueFacks

[@Dragonspassage]

That most be a house rule of yours cause I've never found any rule saying anything like that.

[@leelaunay5613]

+derick moore It's in PHB and DMG. Welcome to 5e. You can't critical a skill check, only combat and saves, and a critical success remove disadvantage. It's in the books.

[@Dragonspassage]

+Lee Launay I've been dming 5e for a year not only have I not seen that specific rule none of my players have noticed it.

[@Raul_MM]

It's here, it's finally here! Prepare your body, Acquisitions Inc. fans!

[@drunkenork5373]

I played Rod of Seven parts over a decade ago, awesome that Chris is running these guys through it, its an epic classic. Will be tuning into all of these

[@L0UDMouth1]

Please never stop making these. Love you PA.

[@Alxx2]

So cool to chill out with these guys in this intimate setting.

[@wisdom_save]

I'm so happy by the fact that in under a week this has become one of penny arcade's most successful videos making a long, incredible series all the more likely.

[@sevak1631]

I am so happy we are getting Acquisitions Inc on a more regular basis, thanks so much guys!

[@PaulDavisGriffin]

I had the dorkiest smile on my face through the hole thing.. you guys are my spirit animals.

[@MrKenpachi28]

whole* I got you fam

[@PaulDavisGriffin]

You are a gentleman and a scholar.

[@thotslayer1649]

PaulDavisGriffin REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE3EEEEEEEÈ

[@samwright4998]

This podcast gives me hope in these dark times for America. Thanks for making me smile.

[@markismiller6484]

Really wish they kept doing these episodes such an amazing little production so relaxing.

[@TheNubiS]

kudos to whoever wrote the captions 22:40

[@stoneman472]

I haven't looked forward to a weekly half-hour show so much since I was a little kid. thank you so much guys.

[@Awenky]

30 minutes is nowhere near long enough, i want more!

[@wisdom_save]

at 14:10, I'm almost half-way, send help I don't want this to end!

[@wisdom_save]

aw.

[@hamptonbishop132]

Same, can't wait for more episodes

[@wisdom_save]

Two more days.

[@hamptonbishop132]

Indeed my friend, not much longer

[@MisterTingles]

nice job, guys! not overproduced, or overadvertised, down to earth, exactly what the audience wants to see. looking forward to all of it, you've hooked us like drug peddlers.

[@anthonyhernandez6105]

I just watching the PAX games while looking into D&D and I'm hooked. I'm so glad you guys are starting a weekly series, I just subscribed. You guys make me wish my friends played D&D

[@PaladinGamingNetwork1]

22:33 The best moment in the Series! I mean, I loved ALL of it, but Holkins is a God of the Humorous Anger bit!

[@hollyentwife]

"....I said, 'No, this one is from work'...." HAHAH Right off the bat funny.

[@aarndal90]

Acquisition Incorporated forever!!! 🎸🎶 I'm so glad that there's a whole series now! You're the best!

[@digitalwayfarer7404]

These guys all have such incredible comedic instincts it's a little scary.

[@vermotaa8198]

you don't know how much joy this brings me.

[@unsanityisreality]

Perkins' clothes get fresher every time i see him.

[@Davearmstrong42]

It's crazy watching this as I see Rothfus at our local eatery often - usually with a stack of paper which I presume is the next novel(I NEED). Talked to him a few times as we tend to play board games there. Such a fantastic dude...

[@fuzrot8022]

Without Acquisition Incorporated... *I WOULDN'T KNOW D&D!!!* praise the heavens for this!

[@MikMaio]

I'm at 1:17 and I love it already. The intro is lovely!

[@arkwryte]

So here it is. Freakin neat.

[@smoothie1483]

Thanks for the subtitles guys, & cheers! Great quest!

[@MLSNYC88]

I know nothing about this game, never played it, but the chemistry between these guys makes it insanely watchable. Great work!

[@antediluvegan7236]

Yes, YES! I am excited for AI to have a series at last! You guys have great group chemistry and it is a blast watching your sessions!

[@adamcardenas8089]

I need to get on Perkins level, he's a hell of a DM.

[@brainofjung]

Holy Crip! This sheet is the real deal! I have been waiting YEEARSSS FOR THIS!! Just coolness. SINCE THE 1st Season of Podcast with Chris Perkins the whole journey has just been Awesome sauce. OMIN, JIM, & BINWIN - Keep it coming!

[@MillerJustinFS]

The intro is spectacular. I think I've rewatched it about 20 times now.

[@TehConqueror]

8:51 is a very "this is how dnd should be" moment

[@stonehorn4641]

Dnd should be whatever the dm and party want it to be.

[@ScarcelyLucky]

I'm just saying, I think these should be longer, like, 24 hours long each. Daily uploads too.

[@markismiller6484]

Yeah tgey should just have a fridge with sleeping bags and have 2r hour live srream im in!

[@Malachi57]

I'm so glad they did this! I was hoping for an ongoing series since the first few podcasts!

[@sxstrngsamurai13]

Oh, this is GREAT! I love the stage shows of course, but this is a lot more focused and more fun to watch!

[@Tastylettuce12]

Coming back to this series on the back of EXU: Calamity, and I have to say, the deep, deep dives into lore and roleplay are amazing and I love that and honestly prefer that as a player myself. However, Chris' dm-ing style in this game of just giving overviews and whatnot, though not as engaging as roleplay can be, is really neat from a story trelling perspective because they all know they have to get to a certain point and everything else is fluff. The planning and the execution of their plan in this series is the only thing that's important and that's when Chris engages in dialogue as the characters. It's really a masterful execution in short-form campaigns a DM must get through in around 8-12 hours.

[@Voiced]

This is all I can think of when I see Chris Perkins in that outfit. "AND HIS NAME IS CHRIS PERKINS *DOO DOO DO DOOOOO*" And the Rod of Seven Parts is one of my favorite magic Items. Using that as a campaign setting up battle against a primordial being to be slain is what I usually do.

[@ArtMadeUnderground]

Can't even believe this exists now. So friggin happy. My life's dream to see a live PAX East game (I know. Sad right? Can't be helped). I guess this here is the next best thing. I followed the podcast. Amazing stuff. Watch J. Darkmagic start his first game. I started the same week. Haven't stopped since.

[@MrSeagallo]

Gonna watch this series and binge the old podcasts. Just sensory overload it all.

[@Ravenlock]

I am so glad this is now in video form. Longtime fan of the podcast version.

[@icedcool]

I would pay money to watch you guys play D&D. Freaking love watching these. The highlight of pax for me as well.

[@benjaminbaumgarte]

30:01 - are these possibly the same runes that players will be able to use in Storm King's Thunder to become giants?

[@giggleloop13]

SO AWESOME!!! I can't wait for more. And I can't wait to hear what song they have to play on the bagpipes.

[@joshuacamper1831]

I am so glad to see this. Hopefully this series will last a long long while!

[@JFlemmigan]

That opening animation is the best thing I've seen all week.

[@russellhoughton2132]

I just wanna say....best captioning EVER. Tears of laughter, here.

[@Lodane]

Thanks!

[@simonelsegood2558]

A googleplex of thank yous and beneficients on all your houses. So happy to have an AQI series. I'm on my fourth listen already! Also, props to Kris Straub. His work on the intros is always amazing and just doesn't get enough credit!

[@jarradgarner8904]

This is the exactly what I needed to see this week, so glad that this is being produced.

[@richardplass9262]

So happy this series is a thing!

[@jojokuma]

Now I want to know when the next episode will be available! :D

[@pennyarcadeTV]

Same time next week!

[@WeskersPlayhouse]

welp my life is now complete. love all you guys for this, production crew included

[@Phoenix227xr]

I love how the intro is complete nonsense.

[@zacharychaira808]

Seconded

[@ysteintovsland3008]

So stoked for more of this! These guys are fantastic!

[@jccusell]

Dear Penny Arcade, Patrick, Chris and Scott, More. Thanks.

[@jacoblindsey1455]

I am so incredibly happy this is finally a thing.

[@khjusafan6657]

just bought Aquistions Inc at dndbeyound.. Once my group completes intern quests.... and contracts are compelted and signed..Aquistions Inc will have a francise in a whole new world... looking forward to the fun twists ... watching your game sessions to get a feel for Aquisitions style... but my head keeps going to Robert Asprins Myth Inc Series... always wanted to run a dnd campaign with that flavor and Aquisitions inc seems to be the perfect gateway... I am Looking forward to Saloli Enterpised a Subsidiary of Aquisitions Inc ...

[@AltDelete]

Kris Straub crushed that intro. Marvelous.

[@faeriehearthwitch6185]

I love this! I can't wait for the next one, but plan to rewatch this episode again first to absorb all the info. Love this idea. Good job!

[@MM-ei7ep]

I love these guys, they need to do more of this all the tiiiime!! Its because of them Im getting my boyfriend into D&D and am now a DM!

[@ecelticsoul]

Amazing PA! This is the AI I've been waiting for. Such a huge fan. Would love to see some short animation clips, (similar to the intro) synced with the audio of the session throughout the episode. Especially with some of the battles. Much like earlier PAX intros doing the recaps of earlier seasons. Totally understand the amount of work required to make that happen and completely understand if we don't see that right away. So wanted to plug that into your creative geniuses even though I'm sure someones already thought of it over there. Keep up the great work! Can't wait till next week.

[@DrJay-vd9tf]

That intro......it....is....Beautiful!

[@WormSlayer]

Wasn't Percival Darkmagic revealed to actually be Jim's brother, not his cousin?

[@SwollaG7]

"math noises" lmao i love when yt vids actually have subtitles

[@nickhuffman3177]

Love it, cant wait for more. The half-hour episodes seem a bit short, compared to the hour most AD&D groups do.

[@Shadow1The]

Loved it guys :) Great episode, I laughed, and was also intrigued so much by the storyline. Thank you guys for doing this.

[@fenrizsharp3938]

I just started. An intro never hooked me so damned much

[@jamesdarcy4132]

More Acquisition Incorporated? THIS IS THE BEST DAY EVER!

[@chandrakas]

Oh man, The Rod of Seven Parts was one of my fav artifacts from earlier versions of D&D. Glad to see the lore has remained the same more or less, with the Arch Dukes and Miska et al. I've always wanted to run one of those campaigns at some point. Fun Fact: In the original early versions, it wasn't always seven. While it was named as such, the description text would mention that it was sometimes found in different numbers.

[@demonshadows1]

Awesome!! I've been waiting for more, and my prayers have been answered.

[@sanddry738]

Omfg I did not see this coming at all but I'm so excited! A great way to pass the time between Acquisitions Inc Podcasts

[@spellhaus]

There's this warm lifting sensation in the center of my chest, and I think it's some cosmic resonance upon realizing I live in the universe where this is now going to be a series I can look forward to. TL;DR: Fuck yeah my dudes.

[@MahlerianMuse]

Finally! Months of wait!

[@Loredannon]

Man, I love watching these guys, so entertaining!