EPISODE 8: Things Left Behind || Acquisitions, Inc. The Series 2 

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This episode was far and away my favorite work of Jeremy Crawford's. He absolutely nailed the impossible version's of every character. Genuine emotional responses from the whole table, and from me as a viewer as well.

Whoever said Jeremy doesn’t stand up to Chris needs to watch this one. One of the most powerful episodes of D&D I’ve ever seen, on a par with the best moments of adventure zone balance. Bravo, Jeremy!!

The "Do all mushrooms look the same to you?" Line was ao fast, and so perfectly timed. 😅

“I know that it’s not true… but I’m living here until it hits.” Right in the feels

The structure of the series is excellent. Having each session take place in (essentially) one or two rooms lets the roleplay and character interactions take center stage over exploration. Nothing is lost by increasing the density of the dungeon. No more arguing about which way to go. It never feels boring, even when the players are confused about what to do next. DMs are always ready with a nudge to keep things moving. The plot does not involve 10 minute dialogs by NPCs. The dining room table setup creates a sense of intimacy that is missing from other shows that have big to-dos as part of their production. Brilliant decisions by the team. The collective expertise and knowledge in the room about storytelling as entertainment is demonstrated with each episode. Can’t wait for the next one!

The emotional weight of this episode makes me nostalgic for Dice, Camera, Action. And that ethereal music for the lake is wonderful and I want it. Also, I really hope we can have an extended Accounts Playable at the end of the season where Chris and Jeremy can discuss writing and running the campaign.

this episode was insanely awesome! my favourite yet. and I hope now Jeremy gets the recognition he deserves as a DM. I love Chris, hes the og after all, but I always felt like a lot of fans didnt give Jeremy a chance and always sorta pushed him into Chris' shadow. But I hope now those fans recognize that Jeremy is a fucking awesome DM. not that he wasnt before this episode. he always did an amazing job. but theres something really satisfying about Jeremy being the one to deliver that emotional blow and creating one of the, in my opinion, most meaningful and soulcrushing scenes in the acq inc games. both Jeremy and Chris are seperate DMs and deserve appreciation for their amazing work and not always be metaphorically pitched against each other by the fans also HUGE props to Jerry for building on that scene and helping creating that emotional impact of his vision. I see a lot of people complain that he interrupts too much and tries to take the wheel too much, and I get it, but if the group is fine with it (and I expect they are or they would discuss it with him backstage), it's not a problem imo. Im also kinda like that when playing dnd without even intending to, until someone tells me to slow down. it's the enthusiasm and excitement of the game, and I think it's kinda nice to see the passion for it. But imo Jerry has an amazing talent for getting a feel for how to improve a scene and make it hit just right. He always delivers great lines, knows where to take it to make the scene and story work, how to keep perfectly in character while also not hindering the others by that (I f.e. once when I was new-ish to the game fucked over my group because I wouldnt help them because it went against my characters convictions, and in hindsight that was a dick move and I shouldve found a way to make it work), and to heighten the impact of scenes. Genuinely all of the cast are amazing not only at playing and cracking jokes but also at convincingly playing their characters, making the game flow right and feel natural, and creating scenes together. I think the whole cast deserves so much love

The difference between this episode's backstory and other episodes' backstories is that Jerry was OFFICIALLY given the floor. :P

It's a day later, and I just cried again over what happened in this episode. Jeremy Crawford used precision strikes on my heart

We're spoiled with these new / awesome battlemaps for every single game. Nothing beats a good mini playground.

Two buds had an idea, took chances, did what they wanted, sacrificed and strived to do things right and now, as their reward, all of these years later, they get to play D&D on the reg for our entertainment and as a marketing avenue to boot. Awesome work!

I absolutely love Jim’s creativity with spell usage. Especially when he killed the real him dark magic Though they did miss an opportunity to call Bobby’s factory “Zimmeruscheese”

I feel like Chris and Jeremy are going back and forth trying to outdo each other as DM. And we're reaping all the benefits....each set seems to keep getting better!

I was waiting days for this new episode but I was not prepared... Bravo Jeremy Crawford!!!

Jesus christ this was a masterpiece of a session. Thank you!

A World of Pure Imagination. You have been awarded a precious magic item - 💖. Keep it secret. Keep it safe. 🥰

Omin jumping into the goo turned into pure fanservice for Jasmine, and I'm here for it.

Evelyn's story was a velvet gut-punch that left me vulnerable to Omin's unexpected emotional attack on my heartstrings. Bobbie's story delivered the final blow. Y'all made me cry. 😂

Another week, another episode! I don't want this series to end

A masterful performance J Craw! Absolutely wonderful to watch the table react to your narration.

That was sublime… clearly shows that dnd is not just about dungeons and dragons

I haven't teared up like that since the end of CR's first campaign( "Sam's Wish"...iykyk.) You all are my absolute favorite D&D content, thank you for existing. 💔💔💔

this episode literally gave all of us player and audience psychic damage, and all we could do is say thank you. this was just so incredible and beautiful! i absolutely love all of this!

Love that we get Chris and Jeremy, and this series lends itself perfectly to alternating DMs. The rest of the cast is fantastic too!

I have been watching Acq Inc since its inception and this is legitimately the most emotional I've ever gotten over an episode. Bravo, Jeremy! :)

I was NOT prepared for the WAVE of emotion I got at the story behind Bobby's vision. Got DAMN.

What a mastery of fun and emotional scenes. Thank you all for sharing this experience with us.

All the best Dungeon Masters know how to hit their player's right in the feels, just like JCraw did here. That gut wrench feeling is sooo good, and yet sooo bad

Easily my favorite episode so far! SO MUCH FEELS!!!

Great work by Jeremy Crawford in this one, masterful in reacting to Jim's whacky spell use, and the visions for the characters.

Now this was a master class of DMing and story telling! Bravo!

I cried. I've been watching AI adventures for years now and those scenes hit me hard. Thanks Jeremy and all the table for such amazing moments!

I wish more DMs would us backstory in such ways. Loved it

"Clicking our own ads" sounds like a really peculiar euphemism.

Incredible stuff from Jeremy. These sessions have been some of the best Acq Inc content in years, really enjoying the format :)

Love seeing the Jim Darkmagic magic in action again.

I feel like the new Jim is an impossibility

Best use of the word, "centerfuge," ever.

the shadow council is pleased

God, what is that song that plays when they're in the goo? It's so beautiful and really added to the moments

This is the first time I sat through the credits just pondering what I had just witnessed. Amazing.

A Doc Ock Omin would look awesome!

This one was special. Truly, one of the nostalgia touching DnD sessions I’ve seen

On a scale of 1 to Brennan Lee Mulligan, this is about an 8/10 in terms of emotional damage. I'm all for the Craw.

I know this is a funny show but this episode managed to be deeply meaningfull somehow. That scene with Omin's family was like watching a really good drama that tugs at your heartstrings. Well done Jeremy Crawford. There's a lot of other very cool stuff in this episode but that got to me.

Your labors have pleased us.

That haunting music. Amazing.

Its a big mood that even in D&D you only get to be happy in a fantasy.

I can only hope that one day I will be able to DM something as emotionally devastating to my players!

I don't know what took me so long to watch this incredible episode, but I'm glad I'm here now.

Yeah that was strong stuff. Been watching from day 1 and that was J Craws best effort as DM for sure

I feel like Austin is my spirit animal. Not playing to type and blending so much to be a nuanced and unpredictable human being

It would seem, in the magic of the impossibility field, Omin Dran can once again cry.

BEAUTIFUL episode. Loved it.

Very emotional episode if you know the backstory, i am loving this so far. Tears, laughs and all.

I never get tired of Jerry's explanations

I come back to 55:50 every now and again when I need to cry.

I need this episode animated.

This episode is absolutely fucking incredible.

Love this show. This keeps my dmmoral up and going. I often use aq as my insperation without copying it. My players love it when they kinde of recognize the flavor of the story and dming

I'll just go and bawl a bucket now. Amazing show.

It looks like you guys are having a good time.

DAMN THIS EPIDOE GOT ME IN MY FEELS 😭 I love J-Craw. What a session. Damn.

~38:30 The Birth of Miss Daisy (aka Beholder on the Clam Shell) -Sandro Botticelli (probably). 😂

While watching this, I had a football game on in the background, and while Jerry and Jasmine were talking about being called Bo, the TV showed an assistant coach named Mike Bobo. The world is a strange place sometimes

I don't mind having my heart broken by Jeremy Crawford... Several times in one episode. Nope.

Does anyone know where they got the background music used for this episode?

Omin got Black Mercy'd. For the Man who Has Everything. Cribbing Alan Moore

I am loving the dueling dms! I can’t wait for the next episode&

I’d like to believe that in Certainty’s dreamworld, Jim isn’t actually dead, but undead. Still, Omin talks as though he’s dead even when he’s right next to him. Archlich Darkmagic stores his phylactery in the safest place he can conceive- in his beloved nieces holding-bag.

I didn't cry, but I'm glad you felt comfortable and In tune with your characters emotions to let it out.

1:11:57 and cue the goddamm waterworks. My god that took me back.

Thanks for the episode. These have been great so far!

I am here for the "Far Realms" Evelyn.

What an excellent episode! ❤🥲

I'm here!!

Thanks Josh for shouting out the giveaways on Twitch yesterday! I watch these on my TV/PS5 so I never see the full description and never would have known! Also Crawford striking right in the feels this episode. A true Master class in DMing.

I was doing alright, then Vi cried. That was too much

Omin Dran with his kids has got me all fucked up.

One of best episodes yet. Goosebumps.

Really liking the new effects and music.

Best episode ❤

Epic vignettes, Crawford! Love it.

Emotional damage! Loved it!

Great episode, story, and music selection!!

These are so good!

The season has been fantastic! Can't wait to see what they come up with next.

10:28 that thumb cracking is intense, Jasmine.

10:29 Could it be called a "Fungal Grotto??" IYKYK...

Topiary owlbears My brain: topiary Waffleses

Wow, this episode was nuts!

Those alternate realities, man.

I assumed the Anarcho-Syndicalism reference came from the peasants opposed to King Arthur's rule in Quest for the Holy Grail.

Another great episode!!

Ahhhh you're back and I'm behind!!

Commenting to secure my spot.

I don't have anything worthwhile to say. I just want a chance at free dice.

Hell yeah.

This episode hit in all the feels ❤❤❤