Episode 08 - Acquisitions Incorporated The Series

[@DougVehovec]

genius idea to fill that tunnel with sticky goo. Jim's web was a good idea, too.

[@JavierSanchez-mo2ef]

Brilliant

[@Bluecloudandrew]

Is there some award Chris Perkins can get? I mean this dude is consistent. Solid, fluid, DMing.

[@invaliduserist]

There's a reason he's the lead creator at WotC

[@Jabatemanjr]

Some say it's because his application was literally walking into HR and rolling a Nat20 and walking out. I guess he could be qualified as well but a 20 alone with all that pressure is impressive. Too bad it didn't work out for him the other 23 jobs he tried it at.

[@swimant0]

+Jabatemanjr natural 20! I love it!

[@Sidecutt3]

he already got the best award there is, having a blast!

[@voteZDLR]

Chris Perkins rolled a natural 20 in the womb. The guy's a genius, honestly. Maybe the most influential man in D&D since Gygax.

[@shaydenismat7786]

"Tell him to check his privilege" I died.

[@BlueDavrial]

46 minutes? A longer episode? Our prayers have been answered!

[@bernardosulzbach3134]

Yeah.

[@voteZDLR]

The guy in the editing room was just like "fuck it" towards the end, they get longer and longer apparently as they go on ...

[@SuperWoodgod]

Critical Role is great and all, but this show will always be my favorite.

[@nohandle3029]

Yeah this is pure comedy gold. Critical Role has much much more in the way of story and environment, but if want to watch just something just pure funny, AI is unbeatable.

[@DuoSanguis]

I agree but Sam Riegel's little ditties can be pretty hilarious. Who can forget 'Ooo, You So Scary' or the memorable 'Clarota Healing'.

[@SuperWoodgod]

Xenau lite Along with Matt's Dming, Riegel's one of the main reasons I love CR. I like the rest of the cast just fine, but if he were to leave the show, it would be a huge loss.

[@Deathven1482]

Can totally agree with that statement. If there is anyone second to Riegel it has to be Travis. He legitimately plays his character too damn well lol.

[@voteZDLR]

I doubt Riegel would leave voluntarily, there's an article he wrote about it being like the first campaign he ever played and it's the reason he fell in love with it. He also mentioned he based his character on Eminem, which was great. But yeah Matt's the only DM that I ever saw who could truly even hold a candle to Chris. I enjoy them both so much I don't even wanna say who's the better one. Anyone who hasn't seen Critical Role, better go get started. They're great and there's lots of them to see.

[@DarthBil1]

So, as soon as Binwin gets out of the box, he climbs into another one.

[@nickpatrick7021]

He charged the door, then he charged the door

[@MiguelRivera-cs2tk]

🤣

[@TheLivingTarget]

Jerry's Expression at 43:38 is just Effin priceless!

[@buchling1]

Whoever does these thumbnails is my hero.

[@GoonBayBee]

Yeah this one is primo

[@billhenry7213]

Mike (Jim Darkmagic)

[@Sr_Tables]

so happy to know I'm not the only one waiting till midnight to watch this

[@FeeblePenguin]

haha 2:00 now I got a late start ;)

[@dstock9855]

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[@iconocast]

chris i am amazed at how much of a pro DM he is. he makes it look so easy.

[@garivelthecleric]

Probably the most "successful" mission for AI yet. A few minor hiccups, but no one fell into a pit of acid or anything.

[@LordFhalkyn]

Let's be fair, Wheaton wasn't in this one.

[@danstives]

I would've said the underdark mission was their best. They stole all the gold, killed Danielle the spider, rescued dritz from the demon madness and Jim performed a perfect magic and crushed a beholder under their tank.

[@SockPuppet80]

I think I must've missed that one, is it still available somewhere?

[@sirdouglashowel5thseat776]

i wanna see vin disel play

[@LordFhalkyn]

SockPuppet80 I think it was the 2016 PAX game.

[@BYOBando]

The entire mini-discussion about failing your kiss check was absolutely amazing. And so true.

[@seraphlord]

I had a huge dorky smile on the entire time i watched this, now my face hurts

[@yundricx]

Patrick Rothfuss was on a roll in this adventure...and yes he should have totally looted the guy.

[@frankpeters4926]

I thought he would atleast grab the ring. xD

[@slickdog78]

I was thinking that exact thing when Chris said the 2 ladies were fleeing from the combat. They should have totally looted the corpses.

[@Acaios1]

He also left behind the owlbear figurine...

[@yundricx]

acaios1 Actually he did return the owlbear, but i think Ironbeard still has the panther.

[@slickdog78]

I'm thinking that Ironbeard is going to get a rather unpleasant visit from a certain Dark Elf about that though.

[@CopernicusNerdicus2020]

That Critical Roll and their reaction was priceless - seriously these episodes are the best part of my week

[@FloTingStiCkonWatEr]

I could watch these forever, they are the perfect example of how amazing DnD is with a great group.

[@VBCTrinityGames]

The thumbnail for this video is pure gold.

[@edisontrent618]

Past Patrick somehow got a hold of this and was using it as blackmail to get all those chandeliers and athletics checks, but these flying snake attacks made him release it anyways. ;)

[@Hoeghen1988]

08:30 "Show me your secret entrances" - ROFL! :D

[@Hoeghen1988]

15:11 And it just keeps going! :D

[@HighSlayerRalton]

44:06 They truly are the masters of subtlety.

[@AJPickett]

The night that Binwin became a Man. *... nine months later...* D'oh!

[@Priceluked]

Seeing the Zhents is so cool, I remember a great Zhent playthrough.

[@scottboyer8450]

I was going to go to bed but...okay I'll stay up! Acq Inc and Crit Roll just fuel my nerdom.

[@bavettesAstartes]

This is steadily growing to be my favorite show on the web. "To remember you by" I wish I had what it takes to come up with this shit. God damn.

[@eparadoxigm9648]

LOL at 3:15 I thought Jerry was grooming Patrick. o.O

[@thomasholcomb7681]

Haha I thought so too!

[@sanddry738]

I really love how this adventure mostly worked out Flawlessly although I have a feeling certain things will bit them in the ass later

[@Test-UCKC]

You mean like the draft is biting Binwin in the butt xD

[@TheRealZubes]

Absolutely amazing work guys! I love this groups dynamic and each players sense of humor. Perkins did such a spectacular job crafting the story. I also really loved the format of the show and the anticipation each week for the next episode; I cannot wait for part 2.

[@jerrydunham4937]

Watching these guys makes me want to go back playing, and I haven't played since red box

[@htz11235]

"It's magic, I ain't gotta explain shit."

[@TheClique86]

I'm glad they didn't edit that out in post

[@xsiguan81]

We were all thinking it. :-D

[@3dartstudio007]

If this is something they DIDN'T edit out in post... Imagine all the GOLD they DID edit out... I can only wonder...

[@Nerdarchy]

+Major Pain They need a Acquisitions Inc.: After Dark for all the "too hot for KZbin" moments!

[@lucaslawrence761]

Nerdarchy, I think you mean Under Dark...

[@EdisonKeysGaming]

I just have to say, thank you so much for this. I've watched every video on this channel and every acquisitions incorporated podcast or live show you've done and I just can't get enough. Here's to hoping they never stop.

[@petemcsorley]

I love Scott’s constant look to the camera, he’s like Mr. Roper of Three’s Company LOL

[@sgordable]

that was awesome! :D great play by Chris running two events simultaneously while the party's split

[@ivocorte1580]

Pat is an amazing Dnd player. Besides all the great roleplay and strategic thinking, the part circa 27:50 impressed me particularly "In the interest of fairness, do i have to declare my sneak attack on one of my attacks?". Good job Rothfuss, that's the kind of attitude anyone would like to have at their table, and one that you don't always find. Sometimes one doesn't pay attention to these things, not because of malice but because of absentmindedness ; and it's greatly appreciated when you do.

[@StoneAgeHeroX]

Awesome adventure guys! Can't wait for part 2

[@ericsmith1508]

they did NOT edit that out in post! BWAHAHAHAHA!!

[@Goodzikc]

DO MORE OF THIS!! i love being able to actually see your guys reactions

[@saber1992]

I think this is what did it for binwin, when he said its too time consumin and he wanted to work on other stuff. You can tell by his face and enthusiasm as the series progresses.

[@Pelorious]

Highlight of my week, every week. Please don't stop doing this.

[@MatthiasCorvinu]

That was a great climax, Binwin. I was satisfied.

[@joetheguy]

Great episode. And spirit guardians is one of my fav cleric spells in 5e. So brutal.

[@antediluvegan7236]

I love watching your group's adventures! I also like that Chris isn't afraid to introduce firearms to a campaign! Even systems with formal rules for guns still have a hard time keeping them balanced.

[@moonwatcher2754]

"Three minutes? I only need one of those."

[@Timotiherb333]

I don't suppose there's a famous Zhentarim musician called 50 Zhent?

[@codypatton2859]

You cheeky bastard

[@TheFutureViking]

Can't wait for the continuation and the live PAX session :D All of these people are great! Love it!

[@abbyshields6450]

Chris's little "goddamn it" after what Scott said was gold lol

[@AleZayas]

Best episode! There was a lot of everything.

[@floofybear4278]

Love this series, please never ever stop making them!

[@wintersgrave]

It's 3 am...but I have to watch this. Here we go.

[@cieylor]

You shouldn't have to call out your Sneak Attack before rolling. The common interpretation of the rules is that you apply it once you've hit, just like Divine Smite.

[@edisontrent618]

Or in Magic the Gathering terms, after attackers and blockers, but before combat damage.

[@RW77777777]

another common interpretation would be it's always the first hit/attack, subsequent hits are less of a surprise generally

[@curtisholsinger6023]

A little known side effect of that Pat Rothfuss Bullshit: when Chris was DM, he just said “yes” to almost everything that Pat offered up. So it wasn’t just him getting good benefits. If he offered up a penalty, Chris would say yes to that as well. Pat has fucked himself over quite a few times because of this but we tend to focus on his self-inflicted successes instead of his self-inflicted failures. In this case, he imposed a stupid restriction for his own sneak attack for that particular turn; Chris just said yes to it.

[@ELM22]

Great conclusion! Watching you guys play makes my week so much better.

[@Nerdarchy]

Haha, that beautiful scene at the end!!

[@anonemoose8628]

This series is amazing. I really do hope this is going to be ongoing.

[@christopherlake1648]

Need to see an animated image included in future episodes of the shot of the team standing victorious from the back, Binwin without trousers!

[@Alxx2]

I love Scott, so glad he was out of the box haha

[@PaladinGamingNetwork1]

I can wait patiently for these (there's only so much awesomeness one can take, after all), but what I REALLY can't wait for are the Acquisitions Incorporated DM Screens. My Adventurers League games will feel more BOSS with those!

[@chadmart4120]

And Binwin gains the nick name "The Three Legged Stool" at the end of that adventure

[@Grillpander]

43:37 Jerry's face is pure gold.

[@mfleming1015]

Another great video, can't wait til the next one. Patrick really owned it this game.

[@dstock9855]

Chris Perkins is a legend. Good job wizards of the coat.

[@dstock9855]

They're all interns

[@HexadecimalCrsh]

As Binwin finishes, he just lets out a "Whippoorwill!" and then sploosh.

[@Slicknick72636]

This is much better then critical role like a thousand times better.

[@soulfringe]

I needs more! Will part 2 be coming out next week, or is that something that is still being worked on? I'm imagining so, since it makes sense for part 2 of this adventure to conclude before PAX. Whatever the case, I am eager with anticipation. Never found out about this "evil twin" miniatures from episode 1, but I think it might be fairly obvious....

[@pennyarcadeTV]

Part 2 will be coming out next Wednesday.

[@soulfringe]

Yasss. Best news ever.

[@Slayer877]

+pennyarcadeTV that's awesome, out of all the people doing weekly d&d sessions like crit roll and hero's and half wits this is done the best! Massive acquisitions incorporated fan love having new stuff on a weekly basis. So glad it's on next week still!

[@HonestAuntyElle]

If you havn't seen High Rollers by the Yogscast give it a go, it's my favorite with this being a close second.

[@ZakreonK]

The entire time I imagined the box to actually be a crappy cardboard one, complete with a THIS SIDE UP ^ printing

[@Audric66]

Absolutely loving this series, you gents are amazing.

[@GalderIncarnate]

Can't...get...enough. I swear I would pay for more if I could lol

[@Eshajori]

Just speculating but man... the differences between saving Karrington and abandoning him are as clear as night and day. Leaving him in his room was probably their worst choice in this whole operation: If Karrington escaped with them, EVERYTHING would have been pinned on Auspicia. All of those stolen goods, the fighting, the damaged relations with both factions... Auspicia might be able to prove it wasn't her, but that wouldn't mean Acquisitions Incorporated could be implicated. Even in they could, they'd still have plausible deniability and it would be pretty hard to prove it was them short of finding the goods on their person. But by leaving Karrington behind, it's the exact opposite. He knows who they are and he'll squeal in an effort to lessen his punishment. Now, even though Acquisitions Incorporated only stole the rod, they'll be blamed for EVERYTHING that happened in the whole vault. The stolen belt. the stolen shipments. Any/all damage to the vaults. Lying to the dwarves and "murdering" the Zhentarim. If they weren't the culprits, why did they break out through the Lord's bedchamber? So close to a clean getaway, too. This is going to bite their asses off later. I can't wait!

[@HighSlayerRalton]

To be fair, it wasn't a choice. They just forgot about him.

[@Eshajori]

HighSlayer Ralton Oh yeah I know, he was an afterthought. And it's not like they expected to be rushed into an escape like that. I just like to analyze... and it will be fun to see how they explain all that haha

[@HighSlayerRalton]

Eshajori "I swear. We've never seen that dwarf before in our lifes!"

[@godzilla419]

In nine months though Binwin is going to get a letter and it is going to say, "You're a daddy!" After all he shot some goo in a dark tunnel too. :P

[@kirbyalex2002]

Well dang, now I have to know, will there still be another episode next week?

[@pennyarcadeTV]

There will indeed.

[@mantrasx123]

FACK YEAH!

[@gordo4444]

Are there any plans on this continuing beyond PAX?

[@Efreeti]

YAAAAAAY

[@TehFrenchy29]

I realize they've already confirmed it, but I imagine that all 8 episodes were taken from a single session 2+ months ago, and that they have as such fit in another session already. One 4 hour session a month is pretty reasonable for most gaming groups, particularly when filming shit like this is part of the job (jealous), if not even once every 2 weeks or something like that.

[@williams091479]

This was awesome guys! I love the Pax ones, and this is just as funny.

[@Avatarlatte]

10:06 This was a glorious moment lol

[@customedge1]

I love how every episode seems to have a Scott doing a fourth wall to the camera

[@McGuire2778]

Ok Chris. Omin and Ospicia are really one with a split personality. Make it happen. Lol.

[@GO_EZ]

Scott's drawings are awesome!

[@TheFitnessG4mer]

That ending so hilarious!

[@voteZDLR]

Clerics kinda OP in 5e with Spiritual Guardians and that AoE ability they have and then he has the ability to cast guided strike after a low roll to turn it from a 10 to a 20... among everything else awesome that Clerics can do.

[@JavierSanchez-mo2ef]

This episode was so damn good it just made my whole week! Cant wait for the next one.

[@Direwolf13PS3]

Binwin just needed to leave his card. He just had to go for the gems.

[@jacoblindsey1455]

This is solely why I stay up on Tuesday nights.

[@StumpfsCurse]

Can't wait for part II. **heavy breathing** :s

[@lucariojet]

Holy Crap! I totally forgot this was only Part 1! Greatest news of all time

[@timothymyers8185]

Chris spun that like a boss!

[@boltorian]

Great thumbnail of the Perkins grimace!

[@doobiescoo8148]

Loved it! Another great episode of Apparitions Inebriated

[@krisdog88]

I'd love a showcase of Scott's art from part 1!

[@Beardedgumby]

39:20 I wish Jim would have said in the voice of Navi "Hey listen" and moved to the door

[@samuellangdon9671]

Best episode so far IMO, good stuff!

[@nnies12]

Can we get like a gallery of all of Scott's drawing throughout AI?

[@ashliz8925]

Can confirm this is exactly how PC's who've been out the action for a bit do with a chance to shine. :) The buddy movie playing out between Mike and Scott in this is one for the highlight reel. absolutely love the awesome stuff you guys are doing buuuut is there a way to watch this with actual subtitles? Chis talks so low I can't hear him sometimes

[@mojobone5352]

"How do you like that on my resumé?!"

[@MrNakki]

The ending is freaking gold XD

[@ChuckDotson]

Ohmygosh, that was so much fun! These are awesome.

[@denniskindberg1075]

Perkins have been plotting the seperation of the party this whole time..

[@StudioArkhein]

Well done guys. Very entertaining.

[@Darthquackius]

the second they come out of the box, the very second, all hope of getting out secretly is ruined. XD

[@Neomagi125]

meta-watching here but since this series is a lead up to the release of "Stormkings Thunder" just like "Force Grey: Giant Hunters" I'm calling it right now that a giant is responsible for this Third party

[@MrJeepje]

how did this turn out, anyone?

[@MaulMachine]

That was entirely awesome.

[@theouterlimits7788]

this is freaking awesome. awesome Dm and players.

[@ThorAndMjollnir]

That loose end! Karington's gonna mess em up later.

[@brothaman4578]

Getting shot in the back, missed opportunity for a Gump reference. "Something jumped up and bit me in the buttox."

[@legolas199]

we need to start scanning all of scott's drawing please so they can be in the videos!!

[@chrisdrews5827]

I think someone needs to explain reactions to Pat. That's at least the second episode where he's asked what it is.