D&D Podcast: Ark of the Mad Mage, Pt 8

So far, the new intern has not quite worked out exactly as planned: there is a corporate system of reprimands for his behavior. Nonetheless, many lessons are learned as the adventure concludes!

The Group

• Jerry Holkins (Tycho from Penny Arcade): Omin Dran, CEO of Acquisitions Incorporated.
• Mike Krahulik (Gabe from Penny Arcade): Jim Darkmagic of the New Hampshire Darkmagics.
• Scott Kurtz (from PvP): Binwin Bronzebottom.
• Patrick Rothfuss (fantasy author): Viari.

IQ2US: The U.S. Has No Dog In The Fight In Syria

There are certain international crises that on their face demand the immediate and urgent attention of presidents. We all know them when we see them -- and so does the man in the White House. Saddam's invasion of Kuwait comes to mind -- an easy call. But there are other situations where the call may be tougher to make. Bosnia got a president's attention; Rwanda did not. And what about Syria -- now in the midst of a civil war and humanitarian crisis of enormous proportions. Certainly there are U.S. interests at stake, but are they vital interests? And what of President Obama's response so far: it has been deliberately limited, but should he go further, and with what sorts of options? Military intervention? Something else? Something less? One thing is certain: Syria is not one of those easy calls. It's what we're debating in Aspen, when we take on the topic: The U.S. has no dog in the fight in Syria.

D&D Podcast: Ark of the Mad Mage, Pt 6

Starting with a coin tossed into the Devourer of Magic, the party moves on to carefully considered negotiations with the djinn who helped construct Halaster's ark. Should they choose the chest with silver, gold or electrum bindings?

The Group

• Jerry Holkins (Tycho from Penny Arcade): Omin Dran, CEO of Acquisitions Incorporated.
• Mike Krahulik (Gabe from Penny Arcade): Jim Darkmagic of the New Hampshire Darkmagics.
• Scott Kurtz (from PvP): Binwin Bronzebottom.
• Patrick Rothfuss (fantasy author): Viari.

D&D Podcast: Ark of the Mad Mage, Pt 5

The heroes find a magic gem, a magic ring, and a magic lamp. It's a Magic Day in Undermountain!

The Group

• Jerry Holkins (Tycho from Penny Arcade): Omin Dran, CEO of Acquisitions Incorporated.
• Mike Krahulik (Gabe from Penny Arcade): Jim Darkmagic of the New Hampshire Darkmagics.
• Scott Kurtz (from PvP): Binwin Bronzebottom.
• Patrick Rothfuss (fantasy author): "V".

D&D Podcast: Ark of the Mad Mage, Pt 4

Wizards of the Coast and Penny Arcade proudly present the latest installment of the Acquisitions Incorporated Dungeons & Dragons saga! This rollicking series of podcasts chronicles the party's latest adventure, leading up to the Live D&D Game at PAX 2013. Join Mike Krahulik, Jerry Holkins, Scott Kurtz, and new intern Patrick Rothfuss as they wreak havoc in the Forgotten Realms and, in true heroic fashion, leave a crater-sized impact on the world. Bring on the laughter and the tears!

Patrick Rothfuss Answers Fan Questions

Prior to the San Diego Comic Con in 2011, we asked our readers to submit questions for author Patrick Rothfuss. During the convention, Pat sat down with Shawn Speakman to provide a few answers.

Jim Butcher Interviews Patrick Rothfuss

Bestselling authors Jim Butcher and Patrick Rothfuss stopped by the Suvudu booth during San Diego Comic Con 2011 to interview each other. In this video Jim Butcher interviews Patrick Rothfuss.

Learn more about Jim Butcher here: http://www.jim-butcher.com/

Learn more about Patrick Rothfuss here: http://www.patrickrothfuss.com/