At 6/4/06 04:50 AM, Ghost_Phantom wrote: I have, and personally, enjoyed it even more than the Da Vinci code, it might have somehting to do with the fact I've been to many of the places of that book.

Though I have never been in Rome, I could image the whole happening, because it was very well described. I also prefer this book.

At 6/3/06 11:51 PM, worldfamous wrote:

if anyone else has skype, post your name in here.

I have Skype, but I won't have access to it until I come back from Lithuania (July 27). My Skype name is Nerijus3699.

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At 6/4/06 03:22 AM, -Casualty- wrote: If you liked the Da Vinci Code, I suggest you to read Angels and Demons, because it's at least as good as the Da Vinci Code.

A co worker of mine actually said that Angels and Demons was a part 2 to the Davinci Code. I'm actually reading the Davinci Code now, and really have to recomend it. The fashion in which everything is described makes it a very believable story. I'm at like chapter 72 at the moment.

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At 6/4/06 07:02 AM, MasterStalker wrote:

At 6/4/06 03:22 AM, -Casualty- wrote: If you liked the Da Vinci Code, I suggest you to read Angels and Demons, because it's at least as good as the Da Vinci Code.

A co worker of mine actually said that Angels and Demons was a part 2 to the Davinci Code.

It's not really part 2, although some elements (like robert langdon, and other characters), reappear/are mentioned in A&D.

At 6/4/06 07:52 AM, -Casualty- wrote: It's not really part 2, although some elements (like robert langdon, and other characters), reappear/are mentioned in A&D.

Angels and Demons is technically the prequel of the Da Vinci code. A&D takes place just over one year before the Da Vinci code.

At 6/4/06 03:22 AM, -Casualty- wrote: If you liked the Da Vinci Code, I suggest you to read Angels and Demons, because it's at least as good as the Da Vinci Code.

Sounds good...I'll have to check it out...

Well, first off, they didn't change the keystone code. If you read the book, you find that there are actually two cryptexes, not just one. There was a larger, outer cryptex that was solved pretty much solely by Teabing and his knowledge of the Hebrew alphabet on his airplane on the way to London. The outer cryptex had the password SOFIA, which was a greek way of spelling Sophie Neveu's name. When opened, the second cryptex that was about the size of the one seen in the movie was the second cryptex to be opened. This was the one solved by Robert Langdon with the password APPLE, which was in reference to Sir Issac Newton's "missing orb." All they did was skip the first cryptex and head right to the second.

you right there. but what happened is they used apple to open the cryptex with the flower that popped out, which, as long as my memory isnt entirely shot, i believe was the first one drawn out of the bank account. thats where they got me. that and the fact that they only used one in the movie, while, like you said, two were in the book. i think they combined the two so that you get all the action and discoveries in a shorter time period. i hadnt considered that, but i think its what happened.

and i also think your right about the difference in mediums. im sure far more people will see the movie to understand what happens and then maybe read the book and realize its much more intricate. and they have to keep peoples' attentions, otherwise it would flop and make no money. so your point makes perfect sense. and i never meant to be disrespectful to officer ghost phantom, i was just checking cause it threw me off for a second.

i did enjoy the movie, but it was a little disappointing after the book because the book was just so interesting and detailed where the movie couldnt be. just my opinion.

what really drives me crazy are the people who think its all christian bashing and that crap. its just a story and people are all intense about it being some kind of anti-religious propaganda. i can see how some parts might be interpreted that way, but man catholics and christians do this quite a lot i think. its just annoying is all i have to say.

Elite Guard Private El_Master reporting for duty.
I've been reading your posts about Skype for quite a while and I was wondering...I dont have a mic, but can I still listen to you guys?

At 6/4/06 12:05 PM, worldfamous wrote: i think they combined the two so that you get all the action and discoveries in a shorter time period. i hadnt considered that, but i think its what happened.

Exactly. In the case of the note that you mentioned, they simply took the note that was inside the first cryptex (wrapped around the second, smaller one) and make that the note that was written inside the rose box. The original message was eliminated, as that was what helped solve the first, eliminated cryptex.

and i also think your right about the difference in mediums. im sure far more people will see the movie to understand what happens and then maybe read the book and realize its much more intricate. and they have to keep peoples' attentions, otherwise it would flop and make no money. so your point makes perfect sense. and i never meant to be disrespectful to officer ghost phantom, i was just checking cause it threw me off for a second.

That, again, was exactly my point. I mean, consider a book such as Lord of the Rings. The director did a great job at bringing those books to life, but they are so long that it's impossible to get every detail in. For instance, when the hobbits are attempting to leave the Shire, they are almost overrun by the Nazgul. It was a man by the name of Tom Bombadil, who lived in the Shire, that saved them from certain death. Had it not been for him, the hobbits would never have made it to the Brandywine River and made it out of the Shire. However, he removed the character, as he could be easily eliminated without being a detriment to the plot.

Now, book enthusiasts got all pissed off about this, but it was a good decision. The moviegoers did not lose anything by not having Bombadil in the movie, and it saved precious movie time, as the film was so long, anyway. Basically, to this point, I say that booklovers that are disappointed by the movie should stick to the book. I mean, the Da Vinci Code was already 2 1/2 hours long...how long is it going to be before it's accurate to the book?

i did enjoy the movie, but it was a little disappointing after the book because the book was just so interesting and detailed where the movie couldnt be. just my opinion.

Very true. Again, like I said earlier, the book is more suited to you, not the movie. However, if you can leave such discrepancies behind and enjoy the movie for what the movie is, that is how it should be enjoyed. I could talk for days about what the movie did that was "wrong" according to the book (such as Robert Langdon immediately recognizing the backwards-English, whereas it took the three of them at least an hour to figure it out in the book), but I don't really care. I try not to critique the movie when I watch it and just try to enjoy it for what it is.

what really drives me crazy are the people who think its all christian bashing and that crap. its just a story and people are all intense about it being some kind of anti-religious propaganda. i can see how some parts might be interpreted that way, but man catholics and christians do this quite a lot i think. its just annoying is all i have to say.

That's another can of worms. While all of the paintings and the myths of the Priory of Sion are accurate, the Da Vinci Code has done nothing to prove it was true. The book cannot possibly be an explanation of the truth, as Robert Langdon, Jacques Sauniere, Sophie Neveu, and the rest of these characters are all FICTIONAL. While the Opus Dei prelature of the Catholic Church exists, Bishop Amarosa (sp?) does not. Therefore, there is no factual ties between the book and the myth. All the book did was take myth that already existed 10 years ago (e.g. the book Holy Blood, Holy Grail) and make an interesting story out of it. I'm Catholic myself, but I think most Christians can be big babies about stuff like this.

Ahh, that was a fun post.

At 6/4/06 12:13 PM, El_Master wrote: Elite Guard Private El_Master reporting for duty.
I've been reading your posts about Skype for quite a while and I was wondering...I dont have a mic, but can I still listen to you guys?

Sure my friend, but firstly, for records purposes, join our forum and read its FAQ here.

hi could i join

At 6/4/06 01:00 PM, nuttypot wrote: hi could i join

You need 1500 combined blam/protection points to join, and we hope to see you here soon.

At 6/4/06 01:11 PM, Agent_Smith_ wrote:

You need 1500 combined blam/protection points to join, and we hope to see you here soon.

i dont think this guy is serious. im pretty sure hes one of those people who signs up on newgrounds and goes through every thread the first couple of days making lame posts, asking to join all sorts of clubs/crews, and starting dumb threads. i think you already shot a hole through his martial arts club.

At 6/4/06 01:00 PM, nuttypot wrote: hi could i join

Considering how serious you look saying that...No. I'm not even gonna bother looking professional, because either you never come back, or nobody will like you. So one way or another, you aren't in, were never in, and will never be in.

At 6/4/06 02:02 PM, Ghost_Phantom wrote:

Considering how serious you look saying that...No. I'm not even gonna bother looking professional, because either you never come back, or nobody will like you. So one way or another, you aren't in, were never in, and will never be in.

opinion seconded.

At 6/4/06 04:08 PM, worldfamous wrote: opinion seconded.

I don't want to sound mean but posts like that are gonna get us in trouble, we must keep at a certain level of posting by our members, it would by a day of shame the day a post here by a member will be spotted as spam again. we clear? I never want to repeat this again, to any one. Especially to good, hard working members as yourself.

At 6/4/06 04:14 PM, Ghost_Phantom wrote:

At 6/4/06 04:08 PM, worldfamous wrote: opinion seconded.

I don't want to sound mean but posts like that are gonna get us in trouble, we must keep at a certain level of posting by our members, it would by a day of shame the day a post here by a member will be spotted as spam again. we clear? I never want to repeat this again, to any one. Especially to good, hard working members as yourself.

i was only saying that because i made note of it in the post right before yours. dont worry, its not typical of myself and id never do something like that unless i can make a point in a very limited amount of words. there, i was just trying to agree without restating what id already said. but not to worry, its not going to happen here anymore.

I haven't bee on much today but I've noticed 9 episodes of a series called Sunshine from the "Sunshine Crew" anybody where they came from?

At 6/4/06 04:28 PM, pepeatumi wrote: I haven't bee on much today but I've noticed 9 episodes of a series called Sunshine from the "Sunshine Crew" anybody where they came from?

i noticed that in these last two days all of them have been submitted. i wouldnt be surprised to find out its a group of old barney bunch members making inoffensive flashes that people protect so that some users get really pissed off. ive noticed plenty of abusive reviews for them and can only imagine that washu is having a field day with them. but i really dont know where they came from.

At 6/4/06 04:28 PM, pepeatumi wrote: I haven't bee on much today but I've noticed 9 episodes of a series called Sunshine from the "Sunshine Crew" anybody where they came from?

Sunshine Crew.

I didn't expect some OMGKEWL elite guards talking about us.

At 6/4/06 04:14 PM, Ghost_Phantom wrote:

At 6/4/06 04:08 PM, worldfamous wrote: opinion seconded.

I don't want to sound mean but posts like that are gonna get us in trouble, we must keep at a certain level of posting by our members, it would by a day of shame the day a post here by a member will be spotted as spam again. we clear? I never want to repeat this again, to any one. Especially to good, hard working members as yourself.

Opinion seconded... I just got my new rank your now looking at an Elite Guard General I only got one rank to go.

To bad it will take forever.

At 6/4/06 04:34 PM, The_Soul_Man wrote:

Sunshine Crew.

I didn't expect some OMGKEWL elite guards talking about us.

actually he spelled it right, just with quotation marks. and to point it out first, your also an elite guard. were just trying to understand the situation. and even if your flashes are...interesting, i dont see the need for users to get all uptight and abusive over them. so far you all have done nothing wrong. to my knowledge, that is.

At 6/4/06 04:39 PM, JoKeR_ADT wrote:

Opinion seconded... I just got my new rank your now looking at an Elite Guard General I only got one rank to go.

To bad it will take forever.

Take Forever?? What the hell are you talking about of you're one of the best B/P'ers in the Barracks so it shouldn't take you that long besides just think about its just one more rank. BTW Congrats on making Elite Guard General.

Joker: i apologized a minute ago a few posts up. hopefully people will realize that its not often i post like that.

At 6/4/06 04:44 PM, pepeatumi wrote:

Take Forever?? What the hell are you talking about of you're one of the best B/P'ers in the Barracks so it shouldn't take you that long besides just think about its just one more rank. BTW Congrats on making Elite Guard General.

and also congrats on your new promotion. your on the home stretch to supreme commander and it will be quite the honor to have yet another of your members reach that final rank. and i agree, i dont see it taking you long at all to reach, seeing as your average (according to the ng log) is 90 a day. you should be there in no time. congrats again.

At 6/4/06 04:44 PM, pepeatumi wrote:

At 6/4/06 04:39 PM, JoKeR_ADT wrote:

Opinion seconded... I just got my new rank your now looking at an Elite Guard General I only got one rank to go.

To bad it will take forever.

Take Forever?? What the hell are you talking about of you're one of the best B/P'ers in the Barracks so it shouldn't take you that long besides just think about its just one more rank. BTW Congrats on making Elite Guard General.

Thanks but it will take a while because I need 4,500 (less now) B/P points for it that will take about five weeks at my rate.

Damn when is Slash getting back and what happen to Major_punk or M0GMA he has not posted here in a while!

At 6/4/06 04:51 PM, JoKeR_ADT wrote:

At 6/4/06 04:44 PM, pepeatumi wrote:

At 6/4/06 04:39 PM, JoKeR_ADT wrote:

Opinion seconded... I just got my new rank your now looking at an Elite Guard General I only got one rank to go.

To bad it will take forever.

Take Forever?? What the hell are you talking about of you're one of the best B/P'ers in the Barracks so it shouldn't take you that long besides just think about its just one more rank. BTW Congrats on making Elite Guard General.

Thanks but it will take a while because I need 4,500 (less now) B/P points for it that will take about five weeks at my rate.

Damn when is Slash getting back and what happen to Major_punk or M0GMA he has not posted here in a while!

It seems everyone is going into early retirement and personally I don't blame them. overworking can do that to you. I may go into retirement myself soon if i don't get out of this rut I am in but for now I am moving really snail like these days

At 6/4/06 04:51 PM, JoKeR_ADT wrote:

Thanks but it will take a while because I need 4,500 (less now) B/P points for it that will take about five weeks at my rate.

only 5 weeks? geeze it will take me 5 just to get through each of the 2000 gaps. the general-supreme commander will take me quite some time to work through. much longer than it will take you.

Damn when is Slash getting back and what happen to Major_punk or M0GMA he has not posted here in a while!

yea its been 2 weeks sincs slash earned himself a b/p point. hes posted a thread on the forums about it being a sickness, but never went into detail. as for major emo (punk, whichever) i am not sure. its has been a while since he posted here.

At 6/4/06 04:58 PM, Littlewashu wrote:

It seems everyone is going into early retirement and personally I don't blame them. overworking can do that to you. I may go into retirement myself soon if i don't get out of this rut I am in but for now I am moving really snail like these days

You're lucky for the most part what you do is flag reviews and movies I find that to be less tiring than Blamming and Protecting movies.