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Books / Re: The Da Vinci Code
« on: February 11, 2006, 11:16:59 PM »
Not about to get into a debate about what is or isn't true in about the book. You are free to believe whatever you please.
Have a good day.
Have a good day.
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"Magic is what makes fantasy fantastic," someone says, "you can't apply rules to them or else it loses wonder!" I respond, "Sure, but if you want to write them you will certainly want to know how they work." Writing is all about execution, and I find applying some basic laws of physics to magic systems make them more understandable and realistic. Here, I'm going to outline my basic method for developing a magic system.
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Books / Re: The Da Vinci Code
« on: February 10, 2006, 10:31:00 PM »
Also, when it comes to debunking conspiracy theories, who makes the skeptic or debunker the automatic authority on the subject?
I find that relying solely on skeptic/debunker's final say regarding anything that has to do with history or "conspiracy theories" is not a good thing to do because a lot of times, these debunkers/skeptics are using the "safe and proven fact-base" to debunk such alternative knowledge.
I have done some studying on the things Dan Brown presents in his book MANY years before the book even came out (since about 1994). Truth be told, yes, some of the things he mentions in his book are fiction (much regarding the Priory is misconstrued purposely I believe) but a lot of it is not. Do your research on the Pagan and Ancient Egyptian religions and you will understand. The Council of Nicea was a real and documented event.
I find that many people who try to debunk this book are hard-core christians that will not even attempt to have an open mind. (This is in no way an attempt to Bash the christian religion or any of its followers.)
I find that relying solely on skeptic/debunker's final say regarding anything that has to do with history or "conspiracy theories" is not a good thing to do because a lot of times, these debunkers/skeptics are using the "safe and proven fact-base" to debunk such alternative knowledge.
I have done some studying on the things Dan Brown presents in his book MANY years before the book even came out (since about 1994). Truth be told, yes, some of the things he mentions in his book are fiction (much regarding the Priory is misconstrued purposely I believe) but a lot of it is not. Do your research on the Pagan and Ancient Egyptian religions and you will understand. The Council of Nicea was a real and documented event.
I find that many people who try to debunk this book are hard-core christians that will not even attempt to have an open mind. (This is in no way an attempt to Bash the christian religion or any of its followers.)
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Books / Re: Snow Crash
« on: February 10, 2006, 10:20:54 PM »
Sorry that I bumped this. I just finished the book yesterday and searched the net to see if anything was in the works for this as far as a movie goes and I stumbled upon this site.
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Books / Re: The Da Vinci Code
« on: February 10, 2006, 02:14:57 AM »
The thing about this book that many fail to understand is that it is more a history lesson rather than a novel. Its history wrapped up in a story. The story actually takes back seat to the history and "facts" presented in this book. If any of you don't have any background knowledge on any of the info Dan Brown presents in the book I suggest you do yourselves a big favor and google some of the stuff he is talking about.
Its not just one big ol' conspiracy theory.
Its not just one big ol' conspiracy theory.
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Books / Re: Snow Crash
« on: February 10, 2006, 02:09:36 AM »
I really, REALLY hope they make a movie or video game of this. It is an awesome book that needs to be adapted to the big screen in some form or fashion.
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