These videos got me to play dnd after watching a few of them over a few weeks. always wanted to play since high school but never had enough interested friends. Been playing now all new dnd players including me for a year, loving it! Highly recommend looking into it! Customize the game to whoever you can get and go.
I've watched these a thousand times and they never get old. Wheaton is a pain in the arse though. And am I the only one who thinks Chris looks like Riff Raff from Rocky Horror?
Your attitude - that we all should all be honored that you, Ms. Wannabe Important, have condescend to not hate this show - is one of the most disgusting comments I've ever read. Really? Who the eff do you think you are?
Thank you for lending your voice to the new DDO quests, Wil Wheaton! My fellow party member (we were two manning it) wasn't impressed with your commentary bubbles but that's mainly because he didn't know who you are. That first quest took us about two hours (we attempted on heroic elite but quickly gave up, our toons at that level are shit together; then tried on epic normal, not too bad, just a huge dungeon!)
Yeah, he’s just too much. He does bring a lot of creativity to the table but tbh Wil is the hyperactive too-loud player I really dislike gaming with. He makes it about himself a lot, interrupts, screams, and thinks he’s way funnier/clever than he is. I feel like Perkins has the utmost professionalism to have dealt with him so much and never just snapped lol
I LOVE Jerry. I'm not a good writer, but I love his manipulations of the English language, and him himself as himself. He's such an awesome guy, and I really relate to him. I don't like Mike so much, but he is undeniably funny and witty, and as a naturally talented artist myself, I _do so_ love his art. Mike looks super cool in his cape, but somehow, maybe because of the lighting, Jerry and his bald head and adorable glasses, and his awesome looking armor, he looks so _awesome_ tonight.. I just started watching this "live D&D" stuff,, and maybe it's the excitement speaking, but you GO, Jerry! You are my hero!
Annnnnd, as soon as I write that, he gets knocked unconscious. :< You.. GO!.. Jerry.. I know you can't technically hear me, but I'm still rooting for you!
It's always an absolute pleasure watching these guys play D&D I'm always in stitches during their sessions.I really Hope they continue the campaign in the future. If any improvements can be made to the series It's making the live sessions longer.
I love when (at the 50:20 mark) Jerry asks about a table leg in the ED space and DM Chris says it's sculpted to look like Jim, and Mike/ Jim cautions Jerry that it's an antique. That means that Jim Darkmagic took a family heirloom and had it re-shaped into his own likeness. Unintentional, yet undeniably awesome character development.
This is awesome...plus the diorama used is exactly from the first edition book cover of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons...where you see a thief trying to pry the large gem from the eye of the idol...awesome memories...I still have my weathered copy of that edition!
Again, credit Chris Perkins man. He's really a genuine DM. I've had quite a few in my time and Chris is by far the most consistent. He's kind of like a triple crown winner of DMs you know? The total package.
That was my thought as well. The main reason anyone should play any game is to just have fun with it. These guys are clearly having a blast, which makes the video that much more enjoyable.
Me too. Other elements really add to the entertainment value. All players are mic'ed, and the camera is on the edge of the table where no one is sitting. Everyone surrounds the table on the sides, with the DM on the far end. An improvement, in the latest two episodes is that Chris stands the entire time (a technique I've used in my sessions). It works to keep focus on the DM, and the game. As a spectator, I'm never confused by who is DM and who is playing.
What's more, the kind of game you describe is best run with a group that meets on a regular, frequent basis, to allow for that kind of depth over time. The game shown here is a group that plays once a year in front of thousands of people. It's designed to be appreciated as a standalone, and as a vehicle for interpersonal comedy.
The Best part is Chris dressed as "The Dungeon Master" isn't egotistical of all he deserves the title of The Dungeon Master rather than A Dungeon Master
@@TrulyNemo Sadly Scott is the reason Will no longer came back after this one, then Scott destroyed his relationship with Penny Arcade a few years later...
So much like for this comment, my friend! Our sessions (that we haven't had in forever) were filled with jokes, unintentional sexual innuendos and fucking with the DM's head. There were moments when we were in the middle of a campaign and everybody in the party was like, "hey, do you wanna do this? Yeah, lets do that." And the DM immediately had to improvise. He hated us. Hahaha!
There's plenty of "What is DnD" and "How to play DnD" videos around, might wanna look those up first. Basically, though, it's a bog standard RPG (Proper RPG like Neverwinter Nights or Baldur's Gate, both computer iterations of actual DnD, none of that Skyrim stuff) without the limitations of the computer. The Dungeon Master basically "is" the computer, telling the player's what's going on, and success and failure in anything is determined with character stats and the dice.
While the acid mishap is cited for humorous purposes, it really had nothing to do with what went down between Wil and Scott; Wil wouldn't go into overly specific details, but he indicated that Scott was shitty (real-world shitty) to him and to people Wil cares about (repeatedly, as stressed by Wil in tweets and related/shared posts). It had nothing to do with the game. A sad thing, as Wil says himself that he regrets having to sever all ties with Scott as they used to have good times together, but it was something he felt was necessary. (I've read from other sources who also had shitty encounters with Scott, so I tend to side with Wil's indicated reasons....)
The UNCENSORED version is now up on RUclips, and has all the cartoons the live audience got to see! Search for "FULL PAX 2012 Penny Arcade DND Celebrity Game"
Dude the point of the game is to sit around with your friends and have a good time. Honestly if i had to sit there quietly and not joke around i would just go back to school and listine to teachers lecture me all day.
Jack Pipsam What censoring? ruclips.net/video/jGXctw8IuGA/видео.html&feature=player_detailpage&list=PLfS8QgUdeGYpErbmZ_JAeYBhpGOrPYV6N#t=515 Clip 2: ruclips.net/video/jGXctw8IuGA/видео.html&feature=player_detailpage&list=PLfS8QgUdeGYpErbmZ_JAeYBhpGOrPYV6N#t=1178
This group is more for entertainment of the audience than straight DnD. I let my players be silly because I can trust them to shape up when it comes down to it. It's all about the DM knowing and trusting his players, and keeping the game moving.
I think these guys have stumbled on to something really magical. The internet is ready for a weekly format with the same production value, excellent DM and quick witted players. The only problem is that these guys have other jobs. A few things that really set this apart from other "play d&d" videos: multiple cameras, the players and dm do not talk over each other, the excellent miniature playing fields. Could this all be done as a weekly show? I'd actually pay money for it.
i have never played D&D before but i consistently get harassed by friends to try it out so i decided to watch this . OMG hands down i am gonna try this out. i think D&D and some whiskey could be alotta fun.
When battle starts, each person rolls a d20 to determine the order of who moves first. Each player usually gets a bonus to their initiative. In 3.5, the roll adds the Dexterity modifier. Monsters, or Non-player characters usually go in a group, but I have seen DMs roll for each NPC individually.
Wil joins the second podcast. And gets dissolved into acid in the third. And gets rescued from Hell in the 4th. And taunts a spoiled kid who can't see Fey creatures in the 5th. And in the 6th one he gets into an argument with Stan Lee ^_^ (But only my hacked FULL version)
No less than your comments. Look, I generally agree that the kind of game you describe is superior and more fun-FOR ME. (And for a lot of other people.) But the point of a game is to have fun, and different people have fun in different ways. That's the thing about personal preference: It's personal (and, therefore, subjective).
I personally DM for my group of friends, and I'd like them to play more in character, but the "goofy comments" are what make this and any other DnD game so cool!
LOL ! Glad to see you're from my generation;or shortly after. The 1st/2nd Ed are fantastic to play, if you can find a group willing these days. I prefer 3.5 Ed. I've always been a FR fan and that will never change (unless Greyhawk comes back). Still, I didn't buy into 4th Ed (mostly because I was stuck away in a part of the world where RPG is a not an an acronym for a playtime event). I've begun Pathfinder play...but I'm not sold yet. Good luck with the 80's version...I miss it already.
Wow... the very image from the 2nd edition book. I do wish that Wil had continued with the group... best nerdist comedy ever all the way to 2014. The French reminds me of the Chateau D'Amberville.
I think a weekly show might be pushing it a bit (for the production values seen in this session and the other two PAX sessions), but I'm sure a monthly or perhaps bi-monthly show is highly possible. I too would be wiling to pay for it, be it a subscription or an option to buy each episode as it comes out (whichever works out best).
Was this the session where Will Wheaton's dice curse began? Giving a table mate a hard time when they roll a One on the opening move is decidedly ironic enough to hillarious start a curse?
Im sorry but there is no video for ambershard manor. It was all done in their 3rd series of their penny arcade podcast which can be found on the wizards of the coast podcast.
The audience member yelled "...and walk into acid pits." It's a reference to a previous game they played where Wil Wheaton's character died in an acid pit.
There is no better advert for D&D than videos of people playing. Chris is an awesome DM and although the dressing up annoys me a little it's worth it to see the DM with Uni costume. Seriously, upload more games being played, no better advert can be made.
Me and some friends played DnD yesterday with me as DM, they started at a tavern, where they were supposed to get a quest and then go out and fight, be used three hours in that tavern, they were supposed to use five minutes.. but it was hilarious!
When Wheaton flips off the guy saying watch out for the acid pits I love how Chris is like "yeah he's right bruh"
Epic. Never played D&D in my life. After watching this, kinda wish I had. Amazing people, and I'd pay to watch D&D games live like this.
Well,you're not dead yet.
These videos got me to play dnd after watching a few of them over a few weeks. always wanted to play since high school but never had enough interested friends. Been playing now all new dnd players including me for a year, loving it! Highly recommend looking into it! Customize the game to whoever you can get and go.
These guys are great fun to watch, as well as critical role.
I love how Wil's actually roleplaying this. Yeah, everyone metagames but it's nice to get a player who doesn't. Makes the game fun.
when he did metagame he got extra acid damage for it XD
OMG! THIS IS THE BEST ONE SO FAR!
The DM, I LOVE HIM! Born for this part!!! So much sass from everyone
I CANT BREATHE
I've watched these a thousand times and they never get old. Wheaton is a pain in the arse though. And am I the only one who thinks Chris looks like Riff Raff from Rocky Horror?
Guy in crowd, "Watch out for acid pits."
I love Chris Perkins wearing a bald cap... Gold
after watching these I found myself clapping at youtube video's once again...thank you guys.
i can't believe i actually watched the whole thing. it was actually fun to watch!
They all are they are funny from 2009 to 2014
Its actually fun to play.
Your attitude - that we all should all be honored that you, Ms. Wannabe Important, have condescend to not hate this show - is one of the most disgusting comments I've ever read. Really? Who the eff do you think you are?
(TARDIS!!!! now i am hooked can't WAIT til 2015! *jumping up and down * )
23:45 The exact moment that Wil Wheaton contracted the die curse from Jerry.
Thank you for lending your voice to the new DDO quests, Wil Wheaton! My fellow party member (we were two manning it) wasn't impressed with your commentary bubbles but that's mainly because he didn't know who you are. That first quest took us about two hours (we attempted on heroic elite but quickly gave up, our toons at that level are shit together; then tried on epic normal, not too bad, just a huge dungeon!)
why is will wheaton like literally insane he seemed pretty cool at the beginning and then slowly goes full berserk
Yeah, he’s just too much. He does bring a lot of creativity to the table but tbh Wil is the hyperactive too-loud player I really dislike gaming with. He makes it about himself a lot, interrupts, screams, and thinks he’s way funnier/clever than he is. I feel like Perkins has the utmost professionalism to have dealt with him so much and never just snapped lol
I LOVE Jerry.
I'm not a good writer, but I love his manipulations of the English language, and him himself as himself. He's such an awesome guy, and I really relate to him.
I don't like Mike so much, but he is undeniably funny and witty, and as a naturally talented artist myself, I _do so_ love his art.
Mike looks super cool in his cape, but somehow, maybe because of the lighting, Jerry and his bald head and adorable glasses, and his awesome looking armor, he looks so _awesome_ tonight..
I just started watching this "live D&D" stuff,, and maybe it's the excitement speaking, but you GO, Jerry! You are my hero!
Annnnnd, as soon as I write that, he gets knocked unconscious.
:<
You.. GO!.. Jerry.. I know you can't technically hear me, but I'm still rooting for you!
The production value of these PAX D&D games just keeps going through the roof :P
I loved Wil Wheaton in this, his reaction to when Mike was going to charm the lizard was gold in my opinion. The bug bunny thing is a good comeback.
It's always an absolute pleasure watching these guys play D&D I'm always in stitches during their sessions.I really Hope they continue the campaign in the future. If any improvements can be made to the series It's making the live sessions longer.
I love when (at the 50:20 mark) Jerry asks about a table leg in the ED space and DM Chris says it's sculpted to look like Jim, and Mike/ Jim cautions Jerry that it's an antique. That means that Jim Darkmagic took a family heirloom and had it re-shaped into his own likeness. Unintentional, yet undeniably awesome character development.
I love how the guy says Watch out for acid pits and a acid pit open
This is awesome...plus the diorama used is exactly from the first edition book cover of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons...where you see a thief trying to pry the large gem from the eye of the idol...awesome memories...I still have my weathered copy of that edition!
Again, credit Chris Perkins man. He's really a genuine DM. I've had quite a few in my time and Chris is by far the most consistent. He's kind of like a triple crown winner of DMs you know? The total package.
i just saw these pop into my channel and i am stoked. these guys srsly need to do more of these more often
I like the animated intros
That was my thought as well. The main reason anyone should play any game is to just have fun with it. These guys are clearly having a blast, which makes the video that much more enjoyable.
I love the reference to the 80's D&D cartoon.
"Watch out for Acid Pools!" Al / Will previously had died in Acid, thanks to Mr. Bronze Bottom.
Wow, I've never actually played D & D but this makes it look totally awesome
gotta say that was one of the best vids ive ever watched. the hour went by so fast. easy sub!!
I would totally watch a cartoon series about Acquisitions Inc!
This is a fantastic 24th Bday present for me! Thank you DNDWizards!
6:55 - "Not to worry, we are still flying half a house..."
Me too. Other elements really add to the entertainment value. All players are mic'ed, and the camera is on the edge of the table where no one is sitting. Everyone surrounds the table on the sides, with the DM on the far end. An improvement, in the latest two episodes is that Chris stands the entire time (a technique I've used in my sessions). It works to keep focus on the DM, and the game. As a spectator, I'm never confused by who is DM and who is playing.
I have already watched this over twenty times, off the pax main theater stream, and here I am again, watching it again lol.
What's more, the kind of game you describe is best run with a group that meets on a regular, frequent basis, to allow for that kind of depth over time. The game shown here is a group that plays once a year in front of thousands of people. It's designed to be appreciated as a standalone, and as a vehicle for interpersonal comedy.
"Holy mother shit fuck"
-Will Wheaton
XD
when i found out this was a hour long video i cried tears of joy
The Best part is Chris dressed as "The Dungeon Master" isn't egotistical of all he deserves the title of The Dungeon Master rather than A Dungeon Master
I just love Wil and Scott's friendship.
ya... That didn't age well
@@TheShadowcat6969 I haven't watched AI for a long time, did something happen?
@@TrulyNemo Sadly Scott is the reason Will no longer came back after this one, then Scott destroyed his relationship with Penny Arcade a few years later...
@@TheShadowcat6969 Oh wow, that sucks. Never really got into it again after Wil left, the vibe just felt kinda off. Guess this explains why.
So much like for this comment, my friend! Our sessions (that we haven't had in forever) were filled with jokes, unintentional sexual innuendos and fucking with the DM's head. There were moments when we were in the middle of a campaign and everybody in the party was like, "hey, do you wanna do this? Yeah, lets do that." And the DM immediately had to improvise. He hated us. Hahaha!
There's plenty of "What is DnD" and "How to play DnD" videos around, might wanna look those up first.
Basically, though, it's a bog standard RPG (Proper RPG like Neverwinter Nights or Baldur's Gate, both computer iterations of actual DnD, none of that Skyrim stuff) without the limitations of the computer. The Dungeon Master basically "is" the computer, telling the player's what's going on, and success and failure in anything is determined with character stats and the dice.
DM'd my first game last night of d&d 4th edition. Was so much fun.
Never played, yet watched this for the hour and loved it.
I have been waiting for this since last year.
New Acqusitions Incorporated video?
My day has been made
This is my FAV out of all the games they have played
I'm so fucking confused why is ever comment "nerds" why the fuck are you here if you don't like D&D!?!
***** seriously.
I like laughing. That's why I'm here
i been waiting for this for so long!
"Watch out for acid pits!" at 25:00.
You can see Chris just trying to keep a straight face. He knows what's coming.
"Get your shit. There's a spider issue."
That's my new catch phrase.
It's too bad Wheaton & Scott stopped being friends.....
what happened?
+Peter-Shaun Tyrell there was a slight misshap with acid
+Wolfgang Hoffmann then scott was an asshole
yeah, if WIL WHEATON calls you shitty, you're probably shitty. (i'm saying he's a decent judge of character, not that he's shitty himself.)
While the acid mishap is cited for humorous purposes, it really had nothing to do with what went down between Wil and Scott; Wil wouldn't go into overly specific details, but he indicated that Scott was shitty (real-world shitty) to him and to people Wil cares about (repeatedly, as stressed by Wil in tweets and related/shared posts). It had nothing to do with the game. A sad thing, as Wil says himself that he regrets having to sever all ties with Scott as they used to have good times together, but it was something he felt was necessary. (I've read from other sources who also had shitty encounters with Scott, so I tend to side with Wil's indicated reasons....)
You have rolled a natural 20 in logic, well done sir, well done.
This was fun to watch and took me back to some good, ole days of role playing.
Chris's face when he makes Tycho make a strength check to pull Jim Darkmagic back up is the greatest. Perfect DM. xD
34:06 Chris:"Wait a minute. You throwing a crowbar at Aeofel???
Wil:"How many points of damage do i take Chris?" :D
The UNCENSORED version is now up on RUclips, and has all the cartoons the live audience got to see! Search for "FULL PAX 2012 Penny Arcade DND Celebrity Game"
I only wish my D&D games went anything like this. I'm a decent Dungeon master, but Chris Perkins is a god among DM's.
Zoned out for a while and imagined aliens living on another world playing their version of D&D. Made me giggle.
Dude the point of the game is to sit around with your friends and have a good time. Honestly if i had to sit there quietly and not joke around i would just go back to school and listine to teachers lecture me all day.
The censoring was annoying.
Yeah I know someone uploaded the uncensored version, but the video quality isn't as good.
Jack Pipsam What censoring? ruclips.net/video/jGXctw8IuGA/видео.html&feature=player_detailpage&list=PLfS8QgUdeGYpErbmZ_JAeYBhpGOrPYV6N#t=515
Clip 2:
ruclips.net/video/jGXctw8IuGA/видео.html&feature=player_detailpage&list=PLfS8QgUdeGYpErbmZ_JAeYBhpGOrPYV6N#t=1178
***** Still a bunch of beeps.
***** Even in the prologue?
Jack Pipsam In the prologue, yes, but that's all.
This group is more for entertainment of the audience than straight DnD. I let my players be silly because I can trust them to shape up when it comes down to it. It's all about the DM knowing and trusting his players, and keeping the game moving.
FINALLY! WOOO!!!! was waiting for so long x)
Love the Blamimation at the start of this. Great stuff!
YESSS I'VE BEEN WAITING SINCE I MISSED THE LIVE FEED!
Why is there no salt damage for wil wheaton?
+123FireSnake hahahahhahaha
NICEEEE waited so long for this!
I never played this game before but i love these live games.
If you want to watch this without the BLEEPS, and want to see all the cartoons the live audience got to see, check out my FULL version to the right :)
Watching D&D while making D&D maps at the same time, yeah I'm a nerd
LOVE the animated short at the beginning. Would love to see more "Animated Adventures of Acquisitions Inc" on PATV! :)
Perkins had a hell of a poker face when the guy in the audience said "Watch out for acid pits!"
I think these guys have stumbled on to something really magical. The internet is ready for a weekly format with the same production value, excellent DM and quick witted players. The only problem is that these guys have other jobs. A few things that really set this apart from other "play d&d" videos: multiple cameras, the players and dm do not talk over each other, the excellent miniature playing fields. Could this all be done as a weekly show? I'd actually pay money for it.
i have never played D&D before but i consistently get harassed by friends to try it out so i decided to watch this . OMG hands down i am gonna try this out. i think D&D and some whiskey could be alotta fun.
+Kamen Strell I can tell that yes, yes it is.
While I am justifiably called a geek often enough, THIS exceeds my level of comprehension. I can justify standing back an laughing AT these people.
When battle starts, each person rolls a d20 to determine the order of who moves first. Each player usually gets a bonus to their initiative. In 3.5, the roll adds the Dexterity modifier. Monsters, or Non-player characters usually go in a group, but I have seen DMs roll for each NPC individually.
HOLY SHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIITBALLS :D been waiting sooo long.
It's the best time of the year again! WOOHOO!
Wil joins the second podcast. And gets dissolved into acid in the third. And gets rescued from Hell in the 4th. And taunts a spoiled kid who can't see Fey creatures in the 5th. And in the 6th one he gets into an argument with Stan Lee ^_^ (But only my hacked FULL version)
No less than your comments. Look, I generally agree that the kind of game you describe is superior and more fun-FOR ME. (And for a lot of other people.) But the point of a game is to have fun, and different people have fun in different ways. That's the thing about personal preference: It's personal (and, therefore, subjective).
I can also see why Wheaton is not coming to these anymore. He's better than Kurtz but not better than Mike or Jerry
That's awesome thank you! And thanks for answering so quickly.
Man, If I had any money I would pay SO much for sets like the ones these guys use. They enhance play quite a bit ^_^
I personally DM for my group of friends, and I'd like them to play more in character, but the "goofy comments" are what make this and any other DnD game so cool!
Guy in the audience says, "Watch out for acid pits"...very prophetic!!
Im sure he says "watch out for acid pits" either way he is definitely a monster
Just love the fact that even Chris almost said 'is that a fucking one?"
"The game hasn't even started yet!"
No these groups are the best, because you can have a good time and still make progress.
"you guys have a conversation or something.."
Perkins every year
Acquisitions Inc 6 : Revenge of the Acid Pit.
I was soo happy when I saw this!
at 49:50 I was like, aww I would've made him do a strength check, "Make a strength check Omin" YESSSSSSSS
LOL ! Glad to see you're from my generation;or shortly after. The 1st/2nd Ed are fantastic to play, if you can find a group willing these days. I prefer 3.5 Ed. I've always been a FR fan and that will never change (unless Greyhawk comes back). Still, I didn't buy into 4th Ed (mostly because I was stuck away in a part of the world where RPG is a not an an acronym for a playtime event). I've begun Pathfinder play...but I'm not sold yet. Good luck with the 80's version...I miss it already.
Wow... the very image from the 2nd edition book. I do wish that Wil had continued with the group... best nerdist comedy ever all the way to 2014. The French reminds me of the Chateau D'Amberville.
"Danielle! Fix this fucking floor! S'il vous plaît"
I think a weekly show might be pushing it a bit (for the production values seen in this session and the other two PAX sessions), but I'm sure a monthly or perhaps bi-monthly show is highly possible.
I too would be wiling to pay for it, be it a subscription or an option to buy each episode as it comes out (whichever works out best).
Was this the session where Will Wheaton's dice curse began? Giving a table mate a hard time when they roll a One on the opening move is decidedly ironic enough to hillarious start a curse?
Im sorry but there is no video for ambershard manor. It was all done in their 3rd series of their penny arcade podcast which can be found on the wizards of the coast podcast.
The audience member yelled "...and walk into acid pits." It's a reference to a previous game they played where Wil Wheaton's character died in an acid pit.
There is no better advert for D&D than videos of people playing. Chris is an awesome DM and although the dressing up annoys me a little it's worth it to see the DM with Uni costume.
Seriously, upload more games being played, no better advert can be made.
Me and some friends played DnD yesterday with me as DM, they started at a tavern, where they were supposed to get a quest and then go out and fight, be used three hours in that tavern, they were supposed to use five minutes.. but it was hilarious!
I love that everyone is all dressed up except Mike, who only threw his cloak over his tee and jeans