Hey guys!

I read all your great words about the update.

Just a really quick poll here:

Does anyone else think the movie "Awesome Compilation Vol 1" is extremely overated?

At 7/26/07 08:55 PM, Shanus wrote:

At 7/24/07 09:04 AM, Sterockicy wrote: Thanks Andrea for answering things for me! and Shanus of coarse.

What I do??

You do the update too now so that was directed at you as well. And since you will be doing the update next YOU will be the one adding him to the list (which reminds me I need to teach you....noob)

*SALUTES*

At 7/27/07 02:38 AM, Sterockicy wrote: Just a really quick poll here:

Hey! I do the polling around here, mister! =p

Does anyone else think the movie "Awesome Compilation Vol 1" is extremely overrated?

Umm... what? I've never even heard of thi smovie. It must suck.

But, speaking of movies, I just watch "Casino Royale" which was awesome and a friend of mine just lent me "Click" which I here is great so I'll be watching that at some point this weekend.

At 7/27/07 02:48 AM, RSQViper wrote:

At 7/27/07 02:38 AM, Sterockicy wrote: Just a really quick poll here:

Hey! I do the polling around here, mister! =p

I know I know. Sorry poll master.

Does anyone else think the movie "Awesome Compilation Vol 1" is extremely overrated?

Umm... what? I've never even heard of thi smovie. It must suck.

No the flash movie. Its ranked 2nd on the top 50 list! Watch it and you will see!

At 7/27/07 03:06 AM, Sterockicy wrote:

At 7/27/07 02:48 AM, RSQViper wrote:

At 7/27/07 02:38 AM, Sterockicy wrote: Just a really quick poll here:

Hey! I do the polling around here, mister! =p

I know I know. Sorry poll master.

Does anyone else think the movie "Awesome Compilation Vol 1" is extremely overrated?

Umm... what? I've never even heard of thi smovie. It must suck.

No the flash movie. Its ranked 2nd on the top 50 list! Watch it and you will see!

I don't think it will last.
That flash is just passing by... he resived high scores cause when people see a decent flash or any good flash... they vote 5... but after a while... if it gets too high on the top 50, people starts giving lower scores just to put the flash out of the list or just to put things back into places.

At 7/27/07 03:06 AM, Sterockicy wrote:

At 7/27/07 02:48 AM, RSQViper wrote:

Does anyone else think the movie "Awesome Compilation Vol 1" is extremely overrated?

Umm... what? I've never even heard of thi smovie. It must suck.

No the flash movie. Its ranked 2nd on the top 50 list! Watch it and you will see!

Ahhh... THAT type of movie.

Yeah, that score is way too high. It's a 4.0 movie at VERY best.

At 7/27/07 02:38 AM, Sterockicy wrote:

Does anyone else think the movie "Awesome Compilation Vol 1" is extremely overated?

To a certain extent. I also believe that "TRACER episode 1", which is currently at the top, is as well. Don't get me wrong, it's a wonderful animation and I can't even imagine the amount of work that was embedded into it, but for it to be number one in the whole site, it's a little bit too much. Now, concerning "Awesome Compilation Vol 1", the reason why I believe it is overrated is because of the fan base the author has attained. When users see the animation in the Portal, they may instantly five it due to the sole purpose of the submitter being one of their favorite artists so therefore the animation has to be good, in their views.

Eventually though, chances are it will descend down the Top 50's list, as will "TRACER episode 1", which will be nothing of surprising value, because that is what technically always happens to new animations that have been newly placed in the list, which from there on, animations that have been fostered in the list for a long time will keep alternating positions between first place and what not.

On a different note, I haven't had the opportunity to read your stories, EagleRock, which I am deeply ashamed of because I know I'm missing out on some great stuff but will be doing sometime this week.

And to everyone else, hi and stuff. :)

Chapter 4 was good. But when can we expect to start seeing some bloodshed? A good storyline, and interesting talk are both good, but some of us wouldn't mind seeing a little action.

At 7/25/07 10:56 AM, Phantom wrote: AAAAAHHHHH

Nice to see the fire in Phantom is still burning strong.

But yeah, that sucks. Especially hearing the repairman had to come over again. And I know that kind of thing isn't very cheap.

At 7/27/07 03:06 AM, Sterockicy wrote: No the flash movie. Its ranked 2nd on the top 50 list! Watch it and you will see!

I've seen it. Good for a quick laugh, I will admit. But different people have different opinions. Some will like it. Some will hate it. But it'll go down after a while, just give it a few days.

At 7/27/07 03:23 AM, HeavenDuff wrote:

I don't think it will last.
That flash is just passing by... he resived high scores cause when people see a decent flash or any good flash... they vote 5... but after a while... if it gets too high on the top 50, people starts giving lower scores just to put the flash out of the list or just to put things back into places.

I think it will last another 2 days at most. Sometimes things like that last even up to a week.

At 7/27/07 03:31 AM, RSQViper wrote:

Ahhh... THAT type of movie.

Yeah, that score is way too high. It's a 4.0 movie at VERY best.

I would even lower it to a 3.7 but I dont think it would ever get that low.

At 7/27/07 03:44 AM, PenguinLink wrote:

To a certain extent. I also believe that "TRACER episode 1", which is currently at the top, is as well. Don't get me wrong, it's a wonderful animation and I can't even imagine the amount of work that was embedded into it, but for it to be number one in the whole site, it's a little bit too much.

The animation that movie has is just WOW! I don't think it will stay at no.1 either but for different reasons. It is way too short for me and even though it will be part of a series by the time the guy can make the new one, months will have passed and we will have all forgotten the previous one.

Now, concerning "Awesome Compilation Vol 1", the reason why I believe it is overrated is because of the fan base the author has attained. When users see the animation in the Portal, they may instantly five it due to the sole purpose of the submitter being one of their favorite artists so therefore the animation has to be good, in their views.

Yeah, so true. Plus, those users who dont even watch the UJ submissions and just vote to get points , they would see its a collab and previous submissions have done well so they just 5.

Eventually though, chances are it will descend down the Top 50's list, as will "TRACER episode 1", which will be nothing of surprising value, because that is what technically always happens to new animations that have been newly placed in the list, which from there on, animations that have been fostered in the list for a long time will keep alternating positions between first place and what not.

I'ts strange how the same submissions have been up the top for years now. They are classics and just cant be topped.

And to everyone else, hi and stuff. :)

Hi!

Ok firstly SHUT UP RSQ VIper because before you came along I was the question king! :P

Heres another question for ya'll.

Whats up with the new voting bar?

Anyone else noticed the bar eventually loads even when you don't open up the submission?

and,

Whats up with the secrets on NG?

I thought they said there would be more and 2 out of three of them don't work anymore because the URL's are wrong. Its really pissing me off.

*Salutes*

At 7/27/07 04:13 AM, Sterockicy wrote: Heres another question for ya'll.

Whats up with the new voting bar?

Anyone else noticed the bar eventually loads even when you don't open up the submission?

Possibly a glitch, but it saves an extra click for the obviously blamable submissions :P

and,

Whats up with the secrets on NG?

That is a glitch and the NG Staffers are attending to them. I will look forward to seeing all of them in their glory once they get implemented.

At 7/27/07 03:44 AM, PenguinLink wrote: On a different note, I haven't had the opportunity to read your stories, EagleRock, which I am deeply ashamed of because I know I'm missing out on some great stuff but will be doing sometime this week.

That's okay. Luckily for you, I did stick you in the story. I have you using a P90 and a P228 as your weapons, and have you listed as a team-player. I made you like to rush, but only if you have a team with you.

And to everyone else, hi and stuff. :)

Hi!

At 7/27/07 04:05 AM, X-Naut wrote:

At 7/25/07 10:56 AM, Phantom wrote: AAAAAHHHHH

Nice to see the fire in Phantom is still burning strong.

You talk about it like it might have been an equivocality...

Anyway, here's Chapter 4, though belated. I was too tired to post last night. Also, I'll post Chapter 5 tonight as long as I can write enough of the story to have a good "buffer" between what's written and what's posted...

The Barracks Under Fire

by EagleRock

Chapter 4 - Decisions, Decisions

EagleRock and TheThing passed through the teleportation pod.

Their bodies felt as if they were sucked through a rubber hose, as they were contorted and stretched through reality. When their trip finally ended, they were in two other pods and felt as if nothing happened.

What appeared before them outside the pod was an exact replication of the famous de_dust map. As EagleRock carefully stepped into the desert dust, keeping is AUG at the ready. Keeping vigilant, he set aim across wherever he looked, using his 1.5x zoom as a monocular into the distance towards the center of the area.

With that, he waved TheThing out to join. TheThing had already 2x zoom on his SG-552 while he stared down the long pathway from their spawn point. He cautiously stepped out.

Sure enough, it was de_dust. The CT spawn point was exact, with the bombsite nearby. EagleRock whispered, "Let's test the radio and see if this works. I recommend we split up and examine the area."

TheThing used his radio. "Testing...seems fine. I don't know this area, so lead the way."

They headed on down to the center area. TheThing slung his sniper rifle on his back, un-holstered his Desert Eagle, locked, and loaded. "You take the left, down under the bridge and I'll cut right," EagleRock said. Sure enough, the tunnel, dead center of the map, was right there for EagleRock to enter. This was the famous point in the map where the most deaths occurred. EagleRock stilled his breath as he took aim and crept around the corner. It was empty.

It turned out the entire map was empty, just as Wade said it would be. TheThing and EagleRock traversed the entire map and checked every crevice. They radioed their findings back and forth, and EagleRock determined it was an exact replica. The only thing that was fishy to him was a steel door that was under the bridge, which TheThing couldn't open. EagleRock dismissed it, but was still concerned. They eventually met up at the Terrorist spawn site.

The Barracks Under Fire

by EagleRock

Oops...strlike my previous post. We're already up to Chapter 5....

Chapter 5 - First Blood

That morning, the Barracks members learned of EagleRock's decision to fight. While some were apprehensive, the general consensus was in accord with his decision. Some were scared, some were upset, and some were excited. However, all were ready to fight. They were well rested, thanks to the accommodations, and were fell-fed, thanks to the mess. In anticipation of today's match, they were congregated in the lounge, awaiting orders. EagleRock was past the point of his usual pep talks and was just sitting there.

"Soooo..." said Peregrinus. "Do we know what we do?"

"We wait," said EagleRock hardly looking up from the ground. Peregrinus stepped back, as he knew not to push the matter. He hadn't seen EagleRock like this before in his life.

-----

Peregrinus was always big in protecting the Portal, and devoted his life to Newgrounds and the Police Department. Sure enough, his persistence and diligence in the NGPD brought him to the top, making him Unit Ops of the NGPD, in charge of the whole thing. Running it wasn't easy, either, as he had to be on top of all the officers in his department, and a whole bunch didn't take the whole thing seriously. Being made into an Elite Guard was a double-edged sword for him, as it meant going to new heights, but also leaving his former home. EagleRock, however, made it possible for him to have both. As the appointed Laison between the NGPD and the Barracks, Peregrinus was able to mentor his replacement, TailsPrower, and help run the NGPD as part of his duties. That's when the trouble happened.

Mutiny occurred in the Barracks, as a officer named Mutant_Busterjr started his own secret organization that was based on attacking the different groups that were known for attempting to get malicious material through the Portal. This violated the principles that everything, no matter where it's from, gets fair judgment on Newgrounds. Mutant and his accomplice, PossiblePancakes, while attempting to stage unlawful attacks on these groups, were infiltrated by EagleRock and brought to the NPGD for trial. They would have both been discharged and jailed for their actions, but for EagleRock intervening yet again.

It turned out that PossiblePancakes was cleared of the charges, after EagleRock interrogated him for hours on end. Not only did he confess to the crimes, but he admitted remorse and wished to reform. After that, Mutant was jailed, but PossiblePancakes only received probation. After serving, he went on to serve in the NGPD and eventually joined the Elite Guard. Peregrinus thought about this situation, and how EagleRock seemed to know everything that was going on and everything behind the scenes. He also knew exactly what to do. This was quite in contract to the way he acted today.

-----

Peregrinus decided to probe a bit farther. "Don't you have a plan?"

"Sure. We wait." EagleRock's decision weighed heavily on his shoulders. He knew what they needed to do, and didn't feel like rehashing it. Luckily, he wouldn't have to wait long for an update from the intercom. Only this time, it wasn't addressing the Barracks, it was addressing all the viewers of this upcoming battle.

"Hello, Newgrundlings! Wade Fulp here, welcoming you to the Newgrounds Counter-Strike Battle Royale! Here you get to see two proud organizations, the Elite Guard, and the Newgrounds Moderators, battle it out to see which is the strongest! Today is our first match, taking place on the famous de_dust map, where we will see who will get the upper hand in today's match. Twenty-six soldiers versus Twenty-six moderators...who will win?" There was a quick pause. "Now, each team will choose one person on each side to fight in a 1 on 1 skirmish."

EagleRock sprung up. "It's go time. Time to face the music. If one of us has to go, I think it should be---"

"NO, EagleRock." Dream-of-Duke stood up. "I need to go. To repay what I did to the Barracks." This stopped EagleRock dead in his tracks. He was scrambled for a decision, for his mind went rushing with emotion.

-----

EagleRock thought back to when he had problems with Duke. He was a member of the Barracks. Devoted, good at heart, but pompous and notoriously unreliable. He often had the wrong ideas about what was right and wrong, even though he meant to do good. He was the thorn in EagleRock's side, as he just couldn't abandon Duke. EagleRock believed that no matter whom you were, that the good in you could come out. Duke was the antithesis to his belief. Sure enough, he was forced to second-guess his convictions and discharge Duke due to his officer's unanimous decision. Duke didn't leave quietly, but he left cooperatively. Now, here he was, sticking in EagleRock's side yet again.

-----

"Duke...no. You can't do this."

"Yes I can. I need to. I know I need to repent for all the stuffs I did wrong!"

Slash chimes in, "I say we kill him now and get it over with."

"I say," added EagleRock, "that we need to give the boy a chance. He's been discharged, but somehow, he's here. I have a feeling he's here for a reason. Let him go."

"You're making a big mistake this time, Eagle. I know Duke's gonna fuck this up."

"I made my decision. Suit up, Duke."

"YES, SIR!! I'll do the Barracks proud!!! He then ran like a schoolboy to his locker to reveal his MP5 and USP .45 pistol. He then locked and loaded and stepped up to the pod, and stepped inside."

Duke was rushed into de_dust, where he proceeded to look around. EagleRock rushed to the de_dust computer station and proceeded to train his cameras on Duke. The intercom them boomed with further broadcasting.

"Here are our two contestants, Dream-of-Duke taking the helm for the Barracks, while BigBadRon takes the helm for the Moderators. Gentlemen, at the ready!" Both soldiers stayed themselves in the starting area in great anticipation.

"Commence!"

Dream-of-Duke rushed into the center of the map as fast as his legs could carry him. He then stopped short in the center area, contemplating which way to go. He then remembered EagleRock stating the tunnel was the most common place to go, so he jogged on over to the tunnel entrance. He the entered the archway and turned left.

That's where he found BigBadRon with a Desert Eagle pointed straight at his head at point-blank range. He pulled the trigger. It was over.

The intercom crackled. "Dream-of-Duke was killed by BigBadRon with a Desert Eagle. Terrorists Win."

EagleRock stood up in shock as he saw Duke drop dead. "GOD DAMMIT!!!!" he yelled, as he threw a rolling chair across the room and punched a computer with all his might. He then sat down, heads in his hands. "FUCKING MORON!!!"

"LOOK," said Phantom. "I knew that moron shouldn't have gone in there. But it's too late now. Don't beat yourself up over Duke."

"Don't beat yourself up over Duke?? HE WAS A FUCKING HUMAN BEING!!!" EagleRock stormed over to an armchair and plopped down. This competition would be harder for him than he anticipated.

-----

The one thing that EagleRock feared the most was losing a soldier. He abhorred the thought of losing one by having them quit, by having them turn bad, or by having to discharge them. Losing them by death was worse. While EagleRock had seen more death than most, he could never take the loss of his own soldiers. Duke was good-natured, but stupid. He knew he should have stopped him from taking this match and should have put in someone more competent. He could hide behind the rationalization that he would have died anyway and possibly have taken someone with him, but that didn't make it easier. He should have listened to Slash and the rest. He fucked up. Duke was dead because EagleRock just couldn't say no and couldn't give up on him. How could he lead a Barrack if he was going to lead them to death?

-----

The speaker crackled back on. "Ladies and Gentlemen, that wraps up today's match, leaving the score 1-0, Terrorists. Which group will win overall and claim victory to the Battle Royale? Which group will perish and succumb to the other? Find out next time!"

End of Chapter 5

Keep those chapters rolling EagleRock, have you got the whole stor written or are you writting them as you go along??

At 7/27/07 02:38 AM, Sterockicy wrote: Does anyone else think the movie "Awesome Compilation Vol 1" is extremely overated?

It's funny but doesn't deserve such a high place in the top 50, but I'm sure in the next few day's tha'll be fixed.

You do the update too now so that was directed at you as well. And since you will be doing the update next YOU will be the one adding him to the list (which reminds me I need to teach you....noob)

Oh god, I realize I'm going to dublin to sort out my college crap out that day and I may not be back till late in the night or early the next morning, not a great start to my Updating career. And Stero, I should be fine. Just a little push in the right direction and I'll be able to figure it out.

SPOILER ALERT: HOT-AND-CHARMING IS AN ALT

Rofl, Dream-of-Duke died. Fuckin' win. I'm only sad I didn't get to do the job myself...

At 7/27/07 08:31 AM, EagleRock wrote: The Barracks Under Fire

by EagleRock

Oops...strlike my previous post. We're already up to Chapter 5....

LOL.

This is a great little story. Shame I wasn't technically a barracks member when all the Duking went on, otherwise I'd have known about it all. I just can't be arsed to go through the barracks and find out, either

Hey guys! I'm back from vacation!

First, anything happen? I haven't had a chance to look through the previous pages, nor any news posts.

Second, nothing really amazing happened in Atlantic City. I got an AIM screen name, because the girl is from Ohio. She was there for some dance competition thing. Whatever. I lost like $30 (3 games) trying to win a PS3, 360 or Wii on those skill games that are rigged, too. You throw this softball thing in a plastic bucket, which is on an angle. the back of it is spring loaded, so if the ball is thrown too hard, it comes back out. Got a couple close shots, but they came back out.

At 7/27/07 08:55 AM, SlashFirestorm wrote: SPOILER ALERT: HOT-AND-CHARMING IS AN ALT

Rofl, Dream-of-Duke died. Fuckin' win. I'm only sad I didn't get to do the job myself...

It is more amusing that he just got one-shotted by BBR. However, I would still like to see your Blamsaber utterly destroy him. I wonder what DoD is up to now that he is no longer part of the Elite Guard Barracks.

Anyways, great stories, Eagle, I'm still looking forward to Chapter 6. You've been doing a great job so far. =3

Yeah hey Eagle great story you got going on here. Is it to late for me to submit my character profile? Cause a great story like this us just to good to pass up a role in it. But i think the same as others when the part of the story DoD got dusted by BBR. I mean he should have been more careful and looked around the corner before running full speed around it.

At 7/27/07 06:03 PM, I-Love-Caitlyn wrote: Yeah hey Eagle great story you got going on here. Is it to late for me to submit my character profile? Cause a great story like this us just to good to pass up a role in it. But i think the same as others when the part of the story DoD got dusted by BBR. I mean he should have been more careful and looked around the corner before running full speed around it.

I think he already has the 26 profiles selected. He went around on AIM asking members, but there might still be a slot or two open. Good luck getting it in. =)

I'm still waiting to see when I fight, if I will get my ass kicked, or kick ass. Only EagleRock knows. =(

Hey, folks. I'm in the portal getting some B/P accomplished for once. Th eportal's actually pretty busy as it's got 11 UJ right now. There were more, but a lot of junk going out quick.

Anyway, I checked out these "webcams" they have now on the updated webcam page... what a freaking bust these are. They're just pictures that don't update like the old ones were. Only the ComicCon one updates. BOOO!!

Also, I put another updae on my page if anyone would like to check it out. =)

At 7/27/07 06:07 PM, PossiblePancakes

I'm still waiting to see when I fight, if I will get my ass kicked, or kick ass. Only EagleRock knows. =(

Heh, me too, I'm very excited right now, and I absolutely can't wait until my next role in the story. I really want to fight that BBR guy and kick his ass so hard he'll be consipated and die! So, you can understand my impatience right now right?

I just got back from the fair today, rather early too, thank God, but Slash, I still need you to deposit for me because my comp will only allow me to post without it taking forever to complete.

I have a new sexy tanline now that I'm back! :3

Hey there guys !!! Lets get some B/P's !!!

I think I am going to B/P more. My crappy machine makes it difficult (and the fact that UJ links don't show as being clicked anymore make things hard for my poor little brain doesn't help), but I can at least try; there have been a lot of sinister things out there lately.

But, at least there are some good things out there, too! Because any day now, any or all of the following flash could be released:

Salad Fingers 8 (omg omg omg)
Waterlollies (I'm not a crazy Adam Phillips fan, but it's still good artwork)
Retarded Animal Babies 19 (HOORAY)

...not to mention flash by other great authors. So HEH.

STOLEN ALERT!!!

STOLEN VERSION
ORIGINAL

At 7/28/07 01:13 PM, RSQViper wrote: STOLEN ALERT!!!

STOLEN VERSION
ORIGINAL

Whistled for great justice. I had a suspicion about it when I saw it UJ, but couldn't find an original URL. Good work.

:groan:

I'll PM Wade about it passing.

We need to get more on the ball. Maybe we could see if the NG DoD would be interested in helping...that way we could have a stolen alert in three clubs instead of just two.

At 7/28/07 02:27 PM, SlashFirestorm wrote:

groan:

I'll PM Wade about it passing.

We need to get more on the ball. Maybe we could see if the NG DoD would be interested in helping...that way we could have a stolen alert in three clubs instead of just two.

Yeah, I saw that get thru... dammit.

I can start posting these in NG DoD when I'm on since I'm a member and all. I would imagine they'd help out.

I friggin' HATE when stolen Flash gets thru the portal.

At 7/28/07 02:42 PM, RSQViper wrote

I friggin' HATE when stolen Flash gets thru the portal.

No need to get stressed about it. As long as we know it is stolen then it is an inevitabilty that it shall be removed from NG. Yes it is annoying but it happens. That is why people like Wade exist. To right our wrongs while we spend our time here. If you cant tell I am feeling particularly chilled today.
Also I leveled up yesterday.
e-v

At 7/28/07 03:18 PM, ever-vigilant wrote:

That is why people like Wade exist. To right our wrongs while we spend our time here.

Well, I wouldn't say he righting us, but I see what you're saying.

It is a nuisance when stolen Flashes get through without getting caught. It is also a shame that our whistle points are unjustly stolen from us. You can't really blam the Whistle system though, just the people that are too lazy to flag it when they know the truth.

Anyway, when is the Chapter 6 of your epic story coming out, Eagle? I really am excited to see what happens next. Without kissing your ass, your stories make me want to write my own. Of course, I'll just get too lazy and never get started or finish a page, as usual. =(

At 7/28/07 03:18 PM, ever-vigilant wrote: At 7/28/07 02:42 PM, RSQViper wrote

I friggin' HATE when stolen Flash gets thru the portal.

*sigh* Me too, but it happens every now and then. Damn rip off artists, sometimes I swear that they worship eric.

No need to get stressed about it. As long as we know it is stolen then it is an inevitabilty that it shall be removed from NG. Yes it is annoying but it happens.

Exactly, but whatever you do, DO NOT vote zero over and over, that'll risk it getting TOTW or UDOTW and more exposure.

If you cant tell I am feeling particularly chilled today.

Hope that goes away soon, chills are the pits, unless you mean that you feel something terrible is about to or has happenned.

Also I leveled up yesterday.
e-v

Congratulations ever-vigilant, on the level up there! Level twenty looks nice, but vaguely familiar, kinda like the old rusty/bloody pipe icon. Heh, guess old Tom is getting a little rusty himself eh, that's not as original as he said it'd be, huh?

*Salutes*