Jeremys little speech at the beginning was really beautiful. Its heartwarming to see that hes not just like "alright Im doing this now" but actually pays respect to chris influence of all this. That being said I really like jeremys DM style, I think hes gonna do great.
I genuinely feel sorry for anyone who didn't give this episode a shot. Jeremy is an excellent DM and a worthy successor. The interactions between Evelyn and the rest of AI are some of the funniest things I have had the pleasure of seeing.
Agree, I am seeing a lot of people saying they didnt even try to watch. One person saying they gave up less than an hour in. I feel bad for these kinds of people that are so stubborn, you are going to miss out on a lot of things.
I disagree, personally. I mean, Jeremy is not horrible at his job, but he's average at best and will only be entertaining with good players. Chris can elevate a table on his own.
CHARACTER SHEETS!!!!!! Viari 1:13:45 Omin Dran 1:22:40 Jim Darkmagic 1:24:00 Evelyn Marthain 1:43:25 Walnut Dankgrass 1:46:20 Viari is a Human Rogue. •Thief subtype. Standard ability array. AVG hp. •+2 to DEX at 4th and 8th level gives him a game max of 20 DEX •He has an unknown extra feat at 1st level. He also has the previous used ability to RAISE THE FREAKING DEAD with a song. This is probably a very generous swap allowed by Chris Perkins. •Chris always did favor Viari, but to be fair, the thief subtype actually does emphasize taking extra actions as a class ability •That said, activating Chippie as a free action is really unprecedented in every ruleset going back to 1st ed and completely broken. •He has a +1 dagger listed, is it the Apocalypse Dagger? •That -1 WIS Save is disaster waiting to happen. Did Chris go light on the WIS saves...hmm. Omin Dran is a Half-elf (!?) War (!?) Cleric of Tymora. •Non-standard ability array (probably rolled). AVG hp. •Has the barely-used feat Heavy Armor Mastery at 4th level. He takes 3 fewer points of damage from non-magical weapons. He has hopefully swapped this out for something better lately.. DM permitting. He increased his WIS at 8th level. •Really should have taken Infernal for improved one-sided contract making purposes. •I'm thinking he went to a high STR melee type of build because Binwin left and he thought Omin would need to "Tank it up a bit". This hasn't happened though as Viari usually ends up jumping straight into danger and nearly dying. •The +2 CHA as a half-elf is kind of wasted here too, and the 8 to DEX is just a flat out bad design choice for any 5e build. That said, Omin is a great character so it doesn't really matter. Jim Darkmagic is human Conjurer of the New Hamp-Shire Darkmagics •Standard ability array. AVG hp. •He has the Alert feat. He is never surprised in combat and has an additional +5 to Initiative. He raised his INT by +2 and has the Spell Sniper feat. He doubles the range of his attack-rolled spells and ignores cover. •He can apparently produce Doves with his 2nd level Minor Conjuration feature. This is not strictly by-the-book but...dammit this is Jim Darkmagic we're talking about here. Rules have no meaning to him. •That said, apparently Defense has no meaning to him either. He has a CON score of 10, a CON Save of +0, a grand total of 38hp and an AC of 12 at 9th level. This means that Viari can hit him with a roll of 2. He can actually be one-shot with a good sneak attack or catching himself in his own Fireball. •He did not bother with the Perception skill but he did take Animal Handling 2 be cont..
YESS THE NORMAL RECAP CARTOONS! Kris Straub your labours have pleased the shadow council!!! SPOILERS: The art at 4:20 gave me FEELS especially with all the supporting cast!
This video has only been out for a short time but I've already rewatched this so many times. Crawford is an astounding DM, a worthy successor to Perkins, plus the player chemistry in this game is UNBEATABLE! I have NEVER been more entertained by a single game of acq ink or the C team as much as this episode right here. 11/10
Preliminary timestamps 0:21 content warning & animated recap 6:06 Chris Perkins shout out 8:33 cast intros 9:57 not my real dad 10:30 -1, violet & bunny tails, 14:10 orbs 15:27 Evelynn appears 16:37 sigils 19:23 Viari killers, 21:35 divine smite, 22:39 magic missile & unseemly cowlick, 26:21 hold monster, 27:49 Chippy & sneak attack, 30:35 peeing is a free action & dispel magic 32:07 Evelynn & Walnut say hello, Omin goes to the door 33:46 Omin explains himself to Evelynn 35:35 stepping back from the door & chatting with Vi 40:24 Omin is recognized, lay on slap 42:51 in Vi’s sitting room, walnut has a panic attack 46:40 Strix is sick, 47:25 stiff drink, Omin Welcomes Virari to the company 49:54 Vi explains herself 53:49 two things that are needed to go home 55:20 the good word of Lathander 58:05 powering up the orbs & Mat Selesnya the world tree 1:01:38 Evelynn loves patchouli, 1:02:36 Virari’s performative piety 1:03:40 finding the right dryad 1:05:16 Vi’s motivation 1:07:37 Viari inquires into Vi’s affiliate program 1:10:04 Walnut wants to see the paperwork 1:11:38 Sprocket, 1:12:31 Viari makes a move 1:16:25 Viari in an elevator 1:18:11 pyroconverger for Jim darkmagic tickets 1:21:31 Evelynn encourages Jim 1:22:09 Jim wants to bond with the gun 1:24:22 Walnut & Evelynn 1:26:19 Viari experiences Ravnican street life 1:31:40 Jim’s pyroconverger 1:34:20 Elevator, 1:36:22 the roof, 1:38:21 Walnut & Viari 1:39:16 Orzhov spys, 1:43:52 Viari jumps, 1:45:19 Walnut is also a bird, 1:47:52 immovable rod 1:49:32 initiative 1:50:32 kill it like a chicken, 1:54:37 Evelyn’s face, 1:55:05 broom, 1:56:40 the Jim Darkmagic magic 1:58:07 Jim gets positive self talk, 1:59:24 divine sense, 2:00:52 Conjure animals, 2:01:55 inspiration 2:03:00 Omin “talks” with the spy, 2:04:43 Omin always kills it, 2:05:29 divine cuisinart 2:06:47 Strawberry & rhubarb, 2:08:28 gods aren’t real 2:10:20 Walnut has pie for Omin, 2:10:54 Jim’s doing great too 2:11:38 Omin & Walnut have a meeting 2:12:50 off to Mat Selesnya 2:16:22 Evelynn wants Walnuts advice 2:18:26 Selesnya Pegasi in formation 2:19:30 Edu gives Walnut directions 2:21:36 Viari teaches Edu a high five 2:22:23 Centaur fever, & two Loxodon test Walnuts intentions 2:24:51 inside the tree with a silver dryad 2:26:33 a circus, 2:30:28 a calling 2:33:36 Edu’s history, tree puns 2:35:46 the garden of emerald delights, 2:37:50 inside, 2:29:23 religion check 2:41:03 Jim volunteers 2:43:45 Walnut backstage, 2:45:03 the show starts 2:48:25 Pat talks about Worldbuilders
He gave quite a few but I think since games are so long in between they just forget. Like the game before this, there were a lot of things they didn't remember when starting back up, like it was Jim who cast fireball for one.
This is great. Amazing new DM; very much working in the same style as Perkins (he will be missed), Amy and Anna integrated better than maybe any other 'guest' player since Pat, and so many laughs. a little bit in love with Evelyn!
1:52:00 -ish, I thought Pat would try to claim that the Immovable Rod, as a point in space suspended high above the ground, could be considered a chandelier, and therefore Viari's natural habitat.
I was sad to see Chris go, but damn this guy is a great DM. LOVED his role playing with the high five, I'm really looking forward to future sessions with him.
I didn't think I would enjoy this after the departure of Chris Perkins but it has taken a place in my heart. Good entrance Jeremy Crawford, you have renewed my interest in Acq Inc. and I applaude you. Best of luck in the future, you have a legacy to continue and I will follow you to the end :)
I love that they've played the paladin of actually being unnaturally charismatic. So often the party has disdain for the pally when they have like 20 CHA it doesn't make all that much sense.
I have to say, having binge watched all of Acq Inc and DCA over the last few years, I think Anna Prosser is an incredible role player. She has a very quick wit and has excellent acting and speech improvisation skills. She also does not suffer from the selfish play styles of some other players. She never shouts over other players, bosses them at the table, or cuts them off. And she has a good sense of humour when fate or the DM turn against her. It was a shame the Acq Inc team did not bring her back. One wonders if the humorous interchange with one or other players in role play, while entertaining for the audience, did not rub someone or some people the wrong way. I think a better solution would be to start a long running prank war between the two characters, allowing the other character to get revenge (and laughs) in that fashion.
okay... I don't care what it does to the C Team or the Wafffle Crew... Evelyn and Walnut are now A-Team permanently. The interplay between Viari and Walnut is gold, the story that an Evangelical Paladin and a Atheist Wizard can tell is just gold....
Oh God, please no. There are few things that would make me stop watching Acq Inc and putting Evelyn and Walnut in full time would be it. They really need to stop doing these Waffle/C-Team Acq Inc crossovers. The chemistry the core Acq Inc players have is an amazing thing and while C-Team and Waffles can be entertaining on their own, they bring nothing whatsoever to the able when they mash them in like this. Kate was a train wreck when they brought her in and these two were just as bad.
Jeremy, you stand on the shoulders of a giant. And you did an amazing job. You took that baton and ran with it. This was great fun. This is one of the funniest Acq Inc. episodes I've ever seen, and they are all damned hilarious. I love the elements from all of the crossovers. Evelyn completely changes the dynamic of the group. Man I would love to see Diath get thrown in just to see. That would be just amazing.
I was sad to see Chris go at the end of the last show, but Jeremy did such a good job taking over, I didn't even hesitate to watch this. He's doing fantastically. It's different, but it's great.
I just want to say, what I love most about Walnut's design is that her clothes aren't made of leaves. SERIOUSLY! What's up with druid characters wearing leaf-clothes??? I mean, druids are experts on all things nature, I'm pretty sure they know how to make cloth.
'Every molecule has been converted to some form of erotic commerce' is a great line among great roleplaying from everybody at the table. I'm reminded how Aqcuisitions Inc. Got me into D&D, at the eve of a new campaign I'm starting this weekend :D
Jeremy Crawford is just as good as Chris, if not a little better IMO. He paints such vivid scenes & characters & he rolls with the players' punches perfectly. He's got a certain flair to him & his pacing is spot on. If you're unsure about watching this because it isn't 100% the original crew, give it a shot! Change doesn't have to be bad, it certainly isn't here! It just feels like another amazing Acq Inc show.
@@asdrubaelvect8038 It does feel slightly off at first, but if you put yourself in a neutral mindset it becomes very similar. (the players at Acq Inc. kinda run the show anyways. :P) Chris & Jeremy's styles & voices are super different so I could see how anyone could have trouble adjusting. It's really hard to get out of that comfort zone where you know what to expect. The table will develop a chemistry that works for the majority eventually. The only thing they're missing for now is inside jokes. lol Who knows, maybe Chris will come back for a game as a guest player or even DM for them with Jeremy as a player in the future! I'm not gonna tell anyone what to feel, if someone's personal Acq Inc. golden age is over then it's over - all the cool memories are still there, but don't let yourself shut the door to something before you get a feel for it. You might like it eventually! Give it some time! :)
Jeremy is an average DM who can only entertain with a good table. Chris had the ability to elevate any table, no matter who was playing. I don't hate Jeremy at all, but I'm less motivated to watch the Acq Inc stuff not for sure. It also doesn't help that they keep showhorning in people from the C-Team and Waffles, which adds nothing to the dynamic of any value.
@@drsch Dang man, you must have had some nice DMs at your games! I haven't had a DM like that ever. lol I'm kinda jealous. And for bringing in people from the other games, I half agree. Strix meshes so well with this table, especially her rivalry with Jim. And Rosie Beestinger was pretty fun too. Both of them know how to play their characters for an audience. But the rest of them are pretty meh when they're not with their usual crew. I assume it's mostly for cross advertising while also filling in for a player that can't show.
Sad to see Mr Perkins leave and was very skeptical that this would be any good.. man his NPC’s are amazing, really beautiful narrative. I am going to enjoy this new different future for Acq-Inc..
so whats the story did he step down get fired or something else because his replacement sounds like douchey evil middle management bullshit that always happens
@@thunderborn3231 Nope, he's still at Wizards, where he is pretty much the guy responsible for deciding the direction D&D lore will take. He just had trouble working this many live games into his schedule, so Jeremy Crawford, also from Wizards, took over as Acquisitions Incorporated's DM. Chris announced his departure in November at the end of their session.
@@thunderborn3231 a big part was that Perkins has anxiety about public shows and travel and PAX has grown incredibly huge and the number of shows has also grown. His replacement is also the DM for the game Perkins plays in.
I was hesitant about Jeremy, but from the moment he started DMing in the previous episode (and when the PCs met Edu or however his name's spelled) I was 100% on board. After the most recent game, I have to say I almost like him more! But to be fair, he and Chris have got different styles, and they both do those styles well.
Ravnica was the perfect plane for thwm to have done this in. Most of the other planes are one note and not that deep. (Not all, but most). The fact that Ravnica is built upon 10 color combinations, it has so much diversity in one place, as opposed to say Innistrad, which is essentially just German gothic horror.
The difference I'm seeing is that Perkins was responding to the game at the table and so far, Crawford has them playing HIS game. It's still a decent game, but the difference is noticeable.
Nothing can compete with seeing one of these live. I honestly had no idea how amazing it would be but it was insane. If you ever have the chance to go to pax (which you should is a fucking blast) then you have to watch one of their shows.
Alright, Evelynn might be one of the most hilarious people in this session, if not others, but holy cow I was tearing up at certain points. She has great synergy with a lot of the people at the table, and really brings her A Game with her character. 10/10, if anyone was considering not watching because this is the first game without Perkins, give it a shot, the DM and this session were both top of the charts.
Did anyone notice how they didn't build beautiful props/scenery/building this time (for the story)? The DM did an awesome job letting us (or at least me) forget that and paint the most wonderful pictures of this crazy city just with the power of imagination!! Thanks and keep it up! :)
They never do it for the Unplugged games. That's kind of the point of the Unplugged game. They do all of the props and dioramas for the PAX Prime game.
Not bad for a first show with a new DM, I'm sure it'll take a few more live sessions for the group dynamic to hit its stride. Still Chris will be sorely missed. He had a warm personality and quick wit that always left me thinking it was less about marketing and more about friends gathered to play a game they love.
I was SO SAD when Chris announced he was leaving, but you did an AMAZING job Jeremy. Had me enthralled the entire time. I dare say you do NPC voices better than Chris. Your NPC characters are amazing and unforgettable. Thankyou!
Just like the doctor, except the latest one, you're also so sad to see the previous one go but then you see the new doctor and really appreciate them and their new take on the role. Great job
I went into this episode not knowing Chris retired. It was like having my heart stepped on, and I was really hesitant to see how Jeremy was going to do. After this, I have to say that I am extremely pleased to see how this will go moving forward.
I don't always watch a live D&D video completely from start to finish, but this was a glorious one to do so. Patrick's charity pitch at the end was wholesome af.
I loved Chris Perkins, but I can’t lie I’m so happy with Crawford. His style is what I’ve always tried to emulate and I can’t wait to see more of what he does going forward.
Love the guest star, the addition of Walnut Dangrass, & The charity Pat is promoting. Most of all I love the new DM Tim. He had me hanging on every word. Anyone that can corral those players deserves a medal. Lol. Perkins is still my fav DM, but this new DM is definitely my 1-A.
90 % of the whole session is the new DM babbling, instead of letting the characters create the story themselves. And the comments seem to be moderated, there is no way this many people think that this guy favorably compares to Perkins.
I gave it a go and so glad I did. The style of Jeremy is different from Chris but is still good. At first I was hostile to the idea of Ravnica but it's a new world that I'm now keen to explore. Thanks Pat for the best and line ever and I want it on a T-shirt.
don't get me wrong, jeremy did a great job, this is honestly one of the better episodes of AI all things considered. I just hope it isn't permanent. Take months off, take a year off, but don't leave AI forever chris.
A change of hands is such a sensitive thing in the hearts of the players and the viewers and I could not have been more satisfied with the outcome. Welcome Jeremy Crawford :)
Came for the Acquisitions Inc ... stayed for the drug-paraphenalia-dealing southern-accented gnome. What's next? ... talking elephants? oh... wait .....
This was one of the best show you've done in a few years. The chemistry between everyone was great. But... I feel like nothing actually happened because it took to long to get into the story. hopefully you'll do another one-off before the next PAX to complete this story, because I really don't like to be left hanging
Reading through the comments I can see that some people really love this setup while others are less comfortable with the changes. I LOVE Chris's DMing, I grew up on it, I miss the chemistry he had with this crew badly. Evelyn and Walnut can be the most annoying characters sometimes, however much I love Amy and especially Anna, who's an amazing person and incredibly funny. All that said, this felt like an AcInc game through and through. That is because the main crew have been running this show forever. Jeremy has big shoes to fill and certainly needs some practice at running this type of game. I'm not a huge fan of his theatrical style, but I'm sure he'll find his voice and fit in nicely. We have to give him some slack for even attempting to follow Chris in his role and doing such a great job of it. He'll be great in the end, I'm sure. People criticizing Chris for leaving, just remember, he has a life. He's working and traveling a lot for his job, taking on more and more responsibility, and it can all be very taxing. He still DMs DCA, go check it out. ;) Besides, the latest episodes of AcInc felt a bit stale at times, as if the time had really come to stir things up. Just my 2 cents but IMO AcInc is still great, Jeremy's a good DM and I'm interested to see what direction this story takes - both literally and metaphorically.
Dude I can’t believe how popular the Blue Angels are!!! I was born,raised, and still reside in Pensacola Florida. I grew up with them, and when other people reference them it baffles me because I forget how big they are.
Devin Rising I live outside of Philadelphia by a now defunct Naval air base. Every year the Blue Angels would put on a show that flew right over my house. It was so cool.
I was expecting to really miss Chris but man, Jeremy was great. He took on the role of DM incredibly smoothly and the game felt just as rewarding to watch as every Acq Inc game before it.
I wished you good luck with Acquisitions Incorporated the night before near the Adventurers League area. You did fantastic can't wait until the next show. I thanked you afterwards at the signing booth. I hope to say "thank you" to Chris one day for his fantastic 10 years.
7:36 and everyone who hasn't ever played 3.5, only 5e stood up lolz. I'll miss you Chris, your name showed up in many 3.5 books showing that you had talent before Magic the Gathering.
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Jeremys little speech at the beginning was really beautiful.
Its heartwarming to see that hes not just like "alright Im doing this now" but actually pays respect to chris influence of all this.
That being said I really like jeremys DM style, I think hes gonna do great.
I genuinely feel sorry for anyone who didn't give this episode a shot. Jeremy is an excellent DM and a worthy successor. The interactions between Evelyn and the rest of AI are some of the funniest things I have had the pleasure of seeing.
I was petulantly resistant to Crawford because "change is bad" but I gave it a shot and I'm glad I did.
Shoot been watching forever not gonna stop now ill miss chris hope he comes back at some point but Jeremy is great
Agree, I am seeing a lot of people saying they didnt even try to watch. One person saying they gave up less than an hour in. I feel bad for these kinds of people that are so stubborn, you are going to miss out on a lot of things.
@@WuRaidr the guy that gave us 4th and 5th edition they just ruined this
@@WuRaidr Gave the whole thing a shot.
"Give a man a fire, and you keep him warm for that day.
Set a man on fire, and you keep him warm for the rest of his life."
"Well, for the remainder of it anyways."
"I'm a very powerful wizard!!!"
"YES, YOU ARE!!!"
Doesn't Jenx say that he's a powerful wizard?
1:59:06
Seriously I think Mike and Annas back and forths are probably some of the best comedy these shows have brought.
@@badazzbob 2:11:01 too
I *adore* how Evelyn put in the story that thing about what Strix told her about Jim. She played that SO WELL, it was so funny XD.
now chris can bring a PC to the table
Yeah now he can just show up at the cons unprepared and not know how his character works lol
Nah, he’ll still bring his Mac.
*slams fist on table* "Warrington Munt now! Munt tomorrow! Munt forever!"
@@kilroy6806 oh dear god that would be wonderful.
"Your not my real dad!" - Mike Krahulik aka. Jim Darkmagic
Far and away the best tribute to Chris that anyone good give.
No one can replace the DM god Chris Perkins, but I think we’re in good hands :)
I had my doubts then then Jeremy start with the NPCs and I was sold. By the time Pat finish trying the PRBS I now team Jeremy
But imagine a table co-DMed by Perkins and Mercer.
It's sad Steve left...but I enjoy Joe as well.. not referencing BluesClues... idk what gave anyone that idea..
I disagree, personally. I mean, Jeremy is not horrible at his job, but he's average at best and will only be entertaining with good players. Chris can elevate a table on his own.
@@ashb712 Oh you filthy tease
Jerry Holkins is proof that being a DM makes you a better pc.
Man, Crawford’s NPCs are on point.
I was just about to post the same comment lol......Crawfords npc game is unreal.....dont know if I've ever fell in love with npc's any quicker man
I dont know if I've ever watched a DM with the powers of description Crawford has......The Sage sure can paint a picture for ya.
I don't know..... why you are using this type...... of punctuation; it...... makes me question your..... meaning..
Still can't beat that lizard
CHARACTER SHEETS!!!!!!
Viari 1:13:45
Omin Dran 1:22:40
Jim Darkmagic 1:24:00
Evelyn Marthain 1:43:25
Walnut Dankgrass 1:46:20
Viari is a Human Rogue.
•Thief subtype. Standard ability array. AVG hp.
•+2 to DEX at 4th and 8th level gives him a game max of 20 DEX
•He has an unknown extra feat at 1st level. He also has the previous used ability to RAISE THE FREAKING DEAD with a song. This is probably a very generous swap allowed by Chris Perkins.
•Chris always did favor Viari, but to be fair, the thief subtype actually does emphasize taking extra actions as a class ability
•That said, activating Chippie as a free action is really unprecedented in every ruleset going back to 1st ed and completely broken.
•He has a +1 dagger listed, is it the Apocalypse Dagger?
•That -1 WIS Save is disaster waiting to happen. Did Chris go light on the WIS saves...hmm.
Omin Dran is a Half-elf (!?) War (!?) Cleric of Tymora.
•Non-standard ability array (probably rolled). AVG hp.
•Has the barely-used feat Heavy Armor Mastery at 4th level. He takes 3 fewer points of damage from non-magical weapons. He has hopefully swapped this out for something better lately.. DM permitting. He increased his WIS at 8th level.
•Really should have taken Infernal for improved one-sided contract making purposes.
•I'm thinking he went to a high STR melee type of build because Binwin left and he thought Omin would need to "Tank it up a bit". This hasn't happened though as Viari usually ends up jumping straight into danger and nearly dying.
•The +2 CHA as a half-elf is kind of wasted here too, and the 8 to DEX is just a flat out bad design choice for any 5e build. That said, Omin is a great character so it doesn't really matter.
Jim Darkmagic is human Conjurer of the New Hamp-Shire Darkmagics
•Standard ability array. AVG hp.
•He has the Alert feat. He is never surprised in combat and has an additional +5 to Initiative. He raised his INT by +2 and has the Spell Sniper feat. He doubles the range of his attack-rolled spells and ignores cover.
•He can apparently produce Doves with his 2nd level Minor Conjuration feature. This is not strictly by-the-book but...dammit this is Jim Darkmagic we're talking about here. Rules have no meaning to him.
•That said, apparently Defense has no meaning to him either. He has a CON score of 10, a CON Save of +0, a grand total of 38hp and an AC of 12 at 9th level. This means that Viari can hit him with a roll of 2. He can actually be one-shot with a good sneak attack or catching himself in his own Fireball.
•He did not bother with the Perception skill but he did take Animal Handling
2 be cont..
THIEF? this can't be right; viari is the archetypal Swashbuckler
@@kilroy6806 Thief archetype alright. Swashbuckler didn't exist in original 5e when he made the character.
They're available on DND Beyond if you want to read them
@@kilroy6806 If he was a swashbuckler he wouldn't've needed advantage to get his sneak attack...
Alert prevents sneak attack doesn’t it “you can never be surprised in battle.”?
I would love to hear the conversation between Evelyn and Stryx about Jim
YESS THE NORMAL RECAP CARTOONS! Kris Straub your labours have pleased the shadow council!!!
SPOILERS:
The art at 4:20 gave me FEELS especially with all the supporting cast!
Chris: I have to go now. My planet needs me.
i know binwin died, but why he isn't there? we even got aeofel!
@@johngaete2413 Because Straub hates Kurtz now.
@@johngaete2413 He's unfortunately very short and in the back.
Why the hell is Jeff there?! GAWDDAMMIT! JEFF!
This video has only been out for a short time but I've already rewatched this so many times. Crawford is an astounding DM, a worthy successor to Perkins, plus the player chemistry in this game is UNBEATABLE! I have NEVER been more entertained by a single game of acq ink or the C team as much as this episode right here. 11/10
"Could it be argued..." -Patrick Rothfuss
Preliminary timestamps
0:21 content warning & animated recap
6:06 Chris Perkins shout out
8:33 cast intros
9:57 not my real dad
10:30 -1, violet & bunny tails, 14:10 orbs
15:27 Evelynn appears
16:37 sigils
19:23 Viari killers, 21:35 divine smite, 22:39 magic missile & unseemly cowlick, 26:21 hold monster, 27:49 Chippy & sneak attack,
30:35 peeing is a free action & dispel magic
32:07 Evelynn & Walnut say hello, Omin goes to the door
33:46 Omin explains himself to Evelynn
35:35 stepping back from the door & chatting with Vi
40:24 Omin is recognized, lay on slap
42:51 in Vi’s sitting room, walnut has a panic attack
46:40 Strix is sick, 47:25 stiff drink, Omin Welcomes Virari to the company
49:54 Vi explains herself
53:49 two things that are needed to go home
55:20 the good word of Lathander
58:05 powering up the orbs & Mat Selesnya the world tree
1:01:38 Evelynn loves patchouli, 1:02:36 Virari’s performative piety
1:03:40 finding the right dryad
1:05:16 Vi’s motivation
1:07:37 Viari inquires into Vi’s affiliate program
1:10:04 Walnut wants to see the paperwork
1:11:38 Sprocket, 1:12:31 Viari makes a move
1:16:25 Viari in an elevator
1:18:11 pyroconverger for Jim darkmagic tickets
1:21:31 Evelynn encourages Jim
1:22:09 Jim wants to bond with the gun
1:24:22 Walnut & Evelynn
1:26:19 Viari experiences Ravnican street life
1:31:40 Jim’s pyroconverger
1:34:20 Elevator, 1:36:22 the roof, 1:38:21 Walnut & Viari
1:39:16 Orzhov spys, 1:43:52 Viari jumps, 1:45:19 Walnut is also a bird, 1:47:52 immovable rod
1:49:32 initiative
1:50:32 kill it like a chicken, 1:54:37 Evelyn’s face, 1:55:05 broom, 1:56:40 the Jim Darkmagic magic 1:58:07 Jim gets positive self talk, 1:59:24 divine sense,
2:00:52 Conjure animals, 2:01:55 inspiration
2:03:00 Omin “talks” with the spy, 2:04:43 Omin always kills it, 2:05:29 divine cuisinart
2:06:47 Strawberry & rhubarb, 2:08:28 gods aren’t real
2:10:20 Walnut has pie for Omin, 2:10:54 Jim’s doing great too
2:11:38 Omin & Walnut have a meeting
2:12:50 off to Mat Selesnya
2:16:22 Evelynn wants Walnuts advice
2:18:26 Selesnya Pegasi in formation
2:19:30 Edu gives Walnut directions
2:21:36 Viari teaches Edu a high five
2:22:23 Centaur fever, & two Loxodon test Walnuts intentions
2:24:51 inside the tree with a silver dryad
2:26:33 a circus, 2:30:28 a calling
2:33:36 Edu’s history, tree puns
2:35:46 the garden of emerald delights, 2:37:50 inside, 2:29:23 religion check
2:41:03 Jim volunteers
2:43:45 Walnut backstage, 2:45:03 the show starts
2:48:25 Pat talks about Worldbuilders
This was the first show I got to see in person and have to say that Crawford did an amazing job
Hunter Allen Same! I’m kinda bummed that I missed my chance to see Perkins run, but Crawford put on an awesome show!
Hunter Allen jelly!
@@jimhirl2194 i would of got my $ back
I hope all is well with Chris Perkins! Amazing to watch and grateful for all he’s done.
He still dms on dca once a week. You can always go check how he's doing.
Patrick Rothfuss being thrown into awkward love situations is probably the funniest thing to witness.
Chris Perkins DID give Inspiration. He specifically gave Viari Inspiration in the episode in The Underdark.
He gave quite a few but I think since games are so long in between they just forget. Like the game before this, there were a lot of things they didn't remember when starting back up, like it was Jim who cast fireball for one.
I saw Holly, Jared and Nate in the crowd :)
Yeah, you can see the gang cheering for Anna @ 9:36 So sweet!
OH SHIZZLE. THAT IS AWESOME! AND SWEET! AWEET!
You can see Holly mouthing "we love you Anna" XD
Also, Anna's shirt says: Crying is a free action :)
Nice catch...I would've missed it..ty
Jeremy Crawford is amazing! Also, finally after how many weeks of waiting!
This is great. Amazing new DM; very much working in the same style as Perkins (he will be missed), Amy and Anna integrated better than maybe any other 'guest' player since Pat, and so many laughs. a little bit in love with Evelyn!
Well done, Jeremy. Big shoes to fill; different but well done.
1:52:00 -ish, I thought Pat would try to claim that the Immovable Rod, as a point in space suspended high above the ground, could be considered a chandelier, and therefore Viari's natural habitat.
Perkins is not there so he didnt
I was sad to see Chris go, but damn this guy is a great DM. LOVED his role playing with the high five, I'm really looking forward to future sessions with him.
I think, I've never seen a game where Jerry Holkins laughed that much.
It's entirely due to Anna. She's fucking hilarious.
Kur Norock A whole bird!
It's like even MORE HYPERACTIVE Perkins leading the joint! XD
Love it!
Also - "Patrick, how do you want it to look?" I DIED XDDD
"Any time Viari isn't on screen, people should be asking 'Where's Viari?'"
I didn't think I would enjoy this after the departure of Chris Perkins but it has taken a place in my heart. Good entrance Jeremy Crawford, you have renewed my interest in Acq Inc. and I applaude you. Best of luck in the future, you have a legacy to continue and I will follow you to the end :)
I love that they've played the paladin of actually being unnaturally charismatic. So often the party has disdain for the pally when they have like 20 CHA it doesn't make all that much sense.
@npf1234 Yeah I've watched them play CoS. She seemed so cliche at the start but she's definitely made it her own
Please have Amy do many, many more Acq Inc games! She is an absolutely perfect fit for the group.
I hope Chris didn't die on the way back to his home planet.
Just kidding, he can never die, not after all the pacts he's made.
HAHAH THE ANIMATION PEGS 4:20
Chris Perkins, in all of my remembering, did in fact give a single point of inspiration. To Aeofel. During the D&D Next playtest.
Meanwhile Walnut is used to having a never-ending font of inspiration
I have to say, having binge watched all of Acq Inc and DCA over the last few years, I think Anna Prosser is an incredible role player. She has a very quick wit and has excellent acting and speech improvisation skills. She also does not suffer from the selfish play styles of some other players. She never shouts over other players, bosses them at the table, or cuts them off. And she has a good sense of humour when fate or the DM turn against her.
It was a shame the Acq Inc team did not bring her back. One wonders if the humorous interchange with one or other players in role play, while entertaining for the audience, did not rub someone or some people the wrong way. I think a better solution would be to start a long running prank war between the two characters, allowing the other character to get revenge (and laughs) in that fashion.
Feels odd that A team is still only level 9 after 11 years.
Holy crap, Pat got a haircut!
Looks much better.
I think it makes his head look too rectangular. The longer hair looked nice with the beard.
okay... I don't care what it does to the C Team or the Wafffle Crew... Evelyn and Walnut are now A-Team permanently. The interplay between Viari and Walnut is gold, the story that an Evangelical Paladin and a Atheist Wizard can tell is just gold....
Oh God, please no. There are few things that would make me stop watching Acq Inc and putting Evelyn and Walnut in full time would be it. They really need to stop doing these Waffle/C-Team Acq Inc crossovers. The chemistry the core Acq Inc players have is an amazing thing and while C-Team and Waffles can be entertaining on their own, they bring nothing whatsoever to the able when they mash them in like this. Kate was a train wreck when they brought her in and these two were just as bad.
Jeremy, you stand on the shoulders of a giant. And you did an amazing job. You took that baton and ran with it. This was great fun.
This is one of the funniest Acq Inc. episodes I've ever seen, and they are all damned hilarious. I love the elements from all of the crossovers. Evelyn completely changes the dynamic of the group. Man I would love to see Diath get thrown in just to see. That would be just amazing.
I was sad to see Chris go at the end of the last show, but Jeremy did such a good job taking over, I didn't even hesitate to watch this. He's doing fantastically. It's different, but it's great.
I just want to say, what I love most about Walnut's design is that her clothes aren't made of leaves. SERIOUSLY! What's up with druid characters wearing leaf-clothes??? I mean, druids are experts on all things nature, I'm pretty sure they know how to make cloth.
2:08:30
and
1:59:00
That's all i should have to say.
One of the funniest episodes so far!
'Every molecule has been converted to some form of erotic commerce' is a great line among great roleplaying from everybody at the table. I'm reminded how Aqcuisitions Inc. Got me into D&D, at the eve of a new campaign I'm starting this weekend :D
That was excellent! (For all those in need for more perkings, there is always dice, camera, action)
2:08:32. Jim hits the table with 100 points of blunt damage.
Jeremy Crawford is just as good as Chris, if not a little better IMO. He paints such vivid scenes & characters & he rolls with the players' punches perfectly. He's got a certain flair to him & his pacing is spot on. If you're unsure about watching this because it isn't 100% the original crew, give it a shot! Change doesn't have to be bad, it certainly isn't here! It just feels like another amazing Acq Inc show.
No... Hes ok... CP is bedrock. It just feels weird without him.
@@asdrubaelvect8038 It does feel slightly off at first, but if you put yourself in a neutral mindset it becomes very similar. (the players at Acq Inc. kinda run the show anyways. :P) Chris & Jeremy's styles & voices are super different so I could see how anyone could have trouble adjusting. It's really hard to get out of that comfort zone where you know what to expect. The table will develop a chemistry that works for the majority eventually. The only thing they're missing for now is inside jokes. lol
Who knows, maybe Chris will come back for a game as a guest player or even DM for them with Jeremy as a player in the future!
I'm not gonna tell anyone what to feel, if someone's personal Acq Inc. golden age is over then it's over - all the cool memories are still there, but don't let yourself shut the door to something before you get a feel for it. You might like it eventually! Give it some time! :)
Jeremy is an average DM who can only entertain with a good table. Chris had the ability to elevate any table, no matter who was playing. I don't hate Jeremy at all, but I'm less motivated to watch the Acq Inc stuff not for sure. It also doesn't help that they keep showhorning in people from the C-Team and Waffles, which adds nothing to the dynamic of any value.
@@drsch Dang man, you must have had some nice DMs at your games! I haven't had a DM like that ever. lol I'm kinda jealous.
And for bringing in people from the other games, I half agree. Strix meshes so well with this table, especially her rivalry with Jim. And Rosie Beestinger was pretty fun too. Both of them know how to play their characters for an audience. But the rest of them are pretty meh when they're not with their usual crew. I assume it's mostly for cross advertising while also filling in for a player that can't show.
He is pretentious, longwinded and over-imposing. All the things CP wasnt. Stop shilling for the new dude please
One of the best Acq. Inc. sessions ever.
"I have heard that they love GATHERING to see all sorts of MAGIC"
Sad to see Mr Perkins leave and was very skeptical that this would be any good.. man his NPC’s are amazing, really beautiful narrative. I am going to enjoy this new different future for Acq-Inc..
Chris you will be missed
so whats the story did he step down get fired or something else because his replacement sounds like douchey evil middle management bullshit that always happens
@@thunderborn3231 Nope, he's still at Wizards, where he is pretty much the guy responsible for deciding the direction D&D lore will take. He just had trouble working this many live games into his schedule, so Jeremy Crawford, also from Wizards, took over as Acquisitions Incorporated's DM. Chris announced his departure in November at the end of their session.
@@thunderborn3231 he still does dca also, so you can still catch him dming once a week
@@thunderborn3231 a big part was that Perkins has anxiety about public shows and travel and PAX has grown incredibly huge and the number of shows has also grown. His replacement is also the DM for the game Perkins plays in.
@@Jayce_Alexander late to return to this just got off work x.x, awesome he deserves such a position you can tell hes a hard worker from his attitude
I was hesitant about Jeremy, but from the moment he started DMing in the previous episode (and when the PCs met Edu or however his name's spelled) I was 100% on board. After the most recent game, I have to say I almost like him more! But to be fair, he and Chris have got different styles, and they both do those styles well.
The D&D / MtG crossover is everything I didn't know I needed. I've been living separately in both worlds. Now my worlds are one. It just feels right.
Ravnica was the perfect plane for thwm to have done this in.
Most of the other planes are one note and not that deep. (Not all, but most).
The fact that Ravnica is built upon 10 color combinations, it has so much diversity in one place, as opposed to say Innistrad, which is essentially just German gothic horror.
Jerry is phenomenal this episode
"Way to make a beautiful thing awful"
"That's the Jim Darkmagic magic."
Awesome!
Z Kahn “YOU’RE NOT MY REAL DAD!”
The difference I'm seeing is that Perkins was responding to the game at the table and so far, Crawford has them playing HIS game. It's still a decent game, but the difference is noticeable.
Nothing can compete with seeing one of these live. I honestly had no idea how amazing it would be but it was insane. If you ever have the chance to go to pax (which you should is a fucking blast) then you have to watch one of their shows.
That Pat Rothfuss Bulls**t :D 1:51:30
Crawford was sensible to allow that. It's not Acq Inc if Viari can't bullsh*t Death.
not even two hours and Crawford already caved. I tell you edition 6 it will be embedded in the core rulebook
LOVE the voice of Vi (Vie? / Vye?)
Anyway, great character.
"Now, honey..."
As good as anything I've ever seen Mercer do.
Thanks for everything you did for d&d chris!
Sad to see Perkins one of my top favorite DMs but let's see how he does. For Chris to bless it I have high high high hopes.
Alright, Evelynn might be one of the most hilarious people in this session, if not others, but holy cow I was tearing up at certain points. She has great synergy with a lot of the people at the table, and really brings her A Game with her character. 10/10, if anyone was considering not watching because this is the first game without Perkins, give it a shot, the DM and this session were both top of the charts.
Sad to see that Chris is done with this :( , thank you Chris Perkins for all the awesome adventures!!
Very good show and i like the new DM,Jim has to memorize the spells now haha.
Acquisition Inc meets Babar the Elephant...
Did anyone notice how they didn't build beautiful props/scenery/building this time (for the story)? The DM did an awesome job letting us (or at least me) forget that and paint the most wonderful pictures of this crazy city just with the power of imagination!! Thanks and keep it up! :)
They never do it for the Unplugged games. That's kind of the point of the Unplugged game. They do all of the props and dioramas for the PAX Prime game.
@@drsch uh that's stupid of me... Thanks for the Info. Nontheless I like the new DM :)
This was great! Crawford's scenes and NPCs are aspirational, for sure. Enjoyed every second!
Not bad for a first show with a new DM, I'm sure it'll take a few more live sessions for the group dynamic to hit its stride. Still Chris will be sorely missed. He had a warm personality and quick wit that always left me thinking it was less about marketing and more about friends gathered to play a game they love.
I will forever miss Chris, He and AI were my first experience with D&D back in 2012 but man did Jeremy do an amazing job.
I was SO SAD when Chris announced he was leaving, but you did an AMAZING job Jeremy. Had me enthralled the entire time. I dare say you do NPC voices better than Chris. Your NPC characters are amazing and unforgettable.
Thankyou!
Just like the doctor, except the latest one, you're also so sad to see the previous one go but then you see the new doctor and really appreciate them and their new take on the role. Great job
47 minutes in and I'm really loving Anna Prosser and her PC.
*EDIT* 2hrs and 8 minutes in and she's my favorite person at the table.
I went into this episode not knowing Chris retired. It was like having my heart stepped on, and I was really hesitant to see how Jeremy was going to do. After this, I have to say that I am extremely pleased to see how this will go moving forward.
LOVE YOU Jeremy Great Opening Game! It Was an Honor to see this Historic Game Live! it was Electrifying, THE Highlight of my PAX 2018 UNPLUGGED Event
Amy is getting so much better as time goes on. Really considered role playing, she fits right in with both C and A teams.
I don't always watch a live D&D video completely from start to finish, but this was a glorious one to do so. Patrick's charity pitch at the end was wholesome af.
Is that Strix in the audience as they announce the last player?
I loved Chris Perkins, but I can’t lie I’m so happy with Crawford. His style is what I’ve always tried to emulate and I can’t wait to see more of what he does going forward.
The key thing with both these guys is they have steel trap memories. And they never um or err.
Love the guest star, the addition of Walnut Dangrass, & The charity Pat is promoting. Most of all I love the new DM Tim. He had me hanging on every word. Anyone that can corral those players deserves a medal. Lol. Perkins is still my fav DM, but this new DM is definitely my 1-A.
Dude that "new DM Tim" is THE Jeremy Crawford.....the Sage for gods sakes.......hes one of the main bosses at Wizards of the Coast
That would be my bad lol
Props to that one guy who dabbed when they gave the big clap for Perkins.
chifii no adult should ever dab....nor should props be given. Your props have been refunded, sir.
oh I think that was hunter, he's on one of the other dnd shows on the main yt channel
If this video had gone live sooner you would have seen more people donating to the Worldbuilders fundraiser. Something to keep in mind for the future.
Chris Perkins approves.
Now I know why.
Great stuff 👍
PROOF that you don't have to have combat in order to have a good, entertaining session of D&D!
90 % of the whole session is the new DM babbling, instead of letting the characters create the story themselves. And the comments seem to be moderated, there is no way this many people think that this guy favorably compares to Perkins.
I gave it a go and so glad I did. The style of Jeremy is different from Chris but is still good. At first I was hostile to the idea of Ravnica but it's a new world that I'm now keen to explore.
Thanks Pat for the best and line ever and I want it on a T-shirt.
'Too much grenola and petchouli for me'
-*cracks knuckles audibly*
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don't get me wrong, jeremy did a great job, this is honestly one of the better episodes of AI all things considered. I just hope it isn't permanent. Take months off, take a year off, but don't leave AI forever chris.
A change of hands is such a sensitive thing in the hearts of the players and the viewers and I could not have been more satisfied with the outcome. Welcome Jeremy Crawford :)
Came for the Acquisitions Inc ... stayed for the drug-paraphenalia-dealing southern-accented gnome. What's next? ... talking elephants? oh... wait .....
This was one of the best show you've done in a few years. The chemistry between everyone was great. But... I feel like nothing actually happened because it took to long to get into the story. hopefully you'll do another one-off before the next PAX to complete this story, because I really don't like to be left hanging
OK, I've only reached 1:34:04 so far, and I'm sadistically hoping the Izzet Flamethrower blows up like a damn firework XD
I had to leave the series alone for a awhile and now that i'm back I can stop comparing in my head. This is some freaking quality DMing
Reading through the comments I can see that some people really love this setup while others are less comfortable with the changes. I LOVE Chris's DMing, I grew up on it, I miss the chemistry he had with this crew badly. Evelyn and Walnut can be the most annoying characters sometimes, however much I love Amy and especially Anna, who's an amazing person and incredibly funny. All that said, this felt like an AcInc game through and through. That is because the main crew have been running this show forever. Jeremy has big shoes to fill and certainly needs some practice at running this type of game. I'm not a huge fan of his theatrical style, but I'm sure he'll find his voice and fit in nicely. We have to give him some slack for even attempting to follow Chris in his role and doing such a great job of it. He'll be great in the end, I'm sure. People criticizing Chris for leaving, just remember, he has a life. He's working and traveling a lot for his job, taking on more and more responsibility, and it can all be very taxing. He still DMs DCA, go check it out. ;) Besides, the latest episodes of AcInc felt a bit stale at times, as if the time had really come to stir things up. Just my 2 cents but IMO AcInc is still great, Jeremy's a good DM and I'm interested to see what direction this story takes - both literally and metaphorically.
"I pick up the orb and I start shaking it." And then the mechanical owl flew in bearing Jim's acceptance letter to the Izzet guild.
Dude I can’t believe how popular the Blue Angels are!!! I was born,raised, and still reside in Pensacola Florida. I grew up with them, and when other people reference them it baffles me because I forget how big they are.
Devin Rising I live outside of Philadelphia by a now defunct Naval air base. Every year the Blue Angels would put on a show that flew right over my house. It was so cool.
I was expecting to really miss Chris but man, Jeremy was great. He took on the role of DM incredibly smoothly and the game felt just as rewarding to watch as every Acq Inc game before it.
In the opening cartoon, when Perkins sails away, did y'all notice every character he's DM'd EXCEPT Binwin was in that scene at 4:19?
I didn't see Aeofel in there...
@@TitoRigatoni second tallest character. On the right in between K'thriss and Donnar, just above Jeff.
Scott would probably have to give his permission to Penny Arcade to use his character.
Jeremy is an excellent DM! Look forward to the next eleven years!
This was a very fun session to watch
I wished you good luck with Acquisitions Incorporated the night before near the Adventurers League area. You did fantastic can't wait until the next show. I thanked you afterwards at the signing booth. I hope to say "thank you" to Chris one day for his fantastic 10 years.
7:36 and everyone who hasn't ever played 3.5, only 5e stood up lolz. I'll miss you Chris, your name showed up in many 3.5 books showing that you had talent before Magic the Gathering.