I would say a little of both, actually. One thing I see consistently with the Machines in the Matrix is their manipulation of humans to control other humans. It makes sense; why try to directly control people when you can make them control...
Ezekhiel (3zechiel on this server) comes from the prophet Ezekiel, whose name means "God strengthens" "or "empowered by God". He was also referred to as the "son of man" in his book. He was carried off and exiled the same way Daniel was, a...
I see what you did there. ^^ Very nice. I really like what you did with the character, and the backdrop is really cool. I figured out Depth of Field, by the way. I'll send you some notes on it when I get a chance.
Croesus wrote: I think it's a little to early to celebrate... Zion has got a lot of fight left in them yet, yes the most experienced operatives are getting taken out of the equation but that leaves room for the more inexperienced, and whil...
Reeverbs wrote: Morpheus is going Cyph! WOOHOO!!! Bring out the champagne! *gets wasted* Wouldn't celebrate too soon there, mate. Croesus wrote: Garu wrote: As long as there are free minds, there will always be ideas. Zion has been annihil...
O Rly?! I see how it is. No render for j00! :/ </3 Pyraci is on Recursion too, so you're stuck with meh either way. So I don't get accusations of spamming this thread without pictures:
Currently Reading: "The Hellbound Heart" (re-reading) by Clive Barker. I also plan to read "I am Legend" by Richard Matheson. ( for the same reasons Exsuscito pointed out.) Favorite(s): "Simulacra and Simulation" by Jean Baudrillard (again...
Illyria22 wrote: The real Morpheus didn't want peace, he wanted Neo's body back. And he killed bluepills with codebombs when he tried to blackmail the Machines into doing what he wanted. Those are not the actions of a man who wants peace....
Croesus wrote: What the simulacrum said is what I've been saying all along, the Machines do have emotions or instincts, even if they do not fully comprehend and display them. The decisions made by 01 were as a result of not wanting to die...
As the downpour continued and the clouded ceiling filled the city's skyline, a man walked through the streets, vying for the attention of the morning's commuters. "Learn the truth! See the war the government doesn't want you to see! All wi...
GoDGiVeR wrote: Humankind does not destroy itself per se. A Minority forces themselves with "power" upon the majority and then force both parties in extinction. Leadership is great, no? The Machines are no exception. It hasn't happened, ye...
No he isn't. None of us are. We are all, whether we like it or understand it or not, responsible for our actions in one way or another. Actually, I think those that believe that the human race needs to live under the jurisdiction and contr...
Well, if I were a Machinist, I wouldn't get too comfortable with him interacting with the Machine either. Remember how fast he learns and how he's able to make decisions for himself unlike the Machine, which could prove to be volatile. I k...
Tosuno wrote: ChloeAnn wrote: Is it me, or is the Kid annoying?.... Oh no Chloe, if there is one thing you and I both can agree on it's the constant annoyance the Kid brings with each action he makes. While he does help Zion out with his c...
Hah! Acting out? A tantrum? I think not. Any Machinist thinking that there isn't going to be resistance, especially after the Machine finished the job in the old city, would have to be blind or missing a few screws. As I have said in anoth...
Again, mankind won't work towards that as long as it's threatened by it. I'm not saying the Machine and it's lie has to cease to exist. I'm just saying we aren't going to be beaten into submission or accept being controlled. It's never bee...
I agree. Aggression (however logical it might seem) will only be met with more aggression. Zion isn't interested in negotiating, especially after that little offensive a week or so ago. The Machine in all it's infinite logic and reason sho...
Seriously, there is a market for stuff like this, especially work this inventive. Really awesome stuff, man. (Dammit! Marias beat me to an animated sig like that. I may need to match it at some point. )
I'm with you on this one, Manic. I'm really hopeful that this movie brings back the surprise in the first and second. I saw the first on DvD and loved it. The second one, I saw in the theater and cringed, especially at the pit of needles s...
ThHidden01 wrote: I'm zion on rec, merv vec, and a whole host of things on shimtax, and personally all I see is Machines trying to compete with Zion jumpers. As for mervs they dont even fight here " /> Biggest PvP: Mech TH I think a large...
MetaLogic wrote: and meanwhile, the rest of us will worry about the 99% of humanity who are still in the pods. That's 99% of the people born in the Matrix that subconsciously choose to stay in, not of all humanity.
Illyria22 wrote: Annakonder wrote: the overwriting of Cryptos, making him the very thing he hated is perhaps the most obscene and violent assault on humanity possible - a literal fate worse than death - glossed over in the story but the re...
Garu wrote: Pyraci wrote: The free-born that lives in Zion that has ever known anything other than hiding from the Machine; The man or woman that has never lived inside the Matrix, that only wants to live in freedom in the real world is in...
ChloeAnn wrote: Exactly, noone is innocent. Everyone has blood on their hands. The free-born that lives in Zion that has ever known anything other than hiding from the Machine; The man or woman that has never lived inside the Matrix, that...
The precession of bluepills and cars coursed through the crowded plaza of Park East. It almost seemed like time had slowed all of them, blurring them out of focus as she blended in. Now miles away from the random gunfire and explosions in...
This is hardly the place to discuss my faction, and that sig belongs to Spha. She can use it as long as she wishes. Many people in this community are where they are today because of Abaddon. If anyone has an issue, they can see me about it...
Illyria22 wrote: MetaLogic wrote: EPN reminds me of a cult back in the 20th Century of US History, called the Heavens Gate Cult, the similarities are astounding. They're willing to forego reason and throw away their lives on the words of t...
MetaLogic wrote: Pyraci wrote: MetaLogic wrote: So you will show the world that EPN is a cult? You know same clothes, similar facial style, same hair style/color. Eh whatever floats your boat. Running around the city, wearing a bandana ove...
SeanMCanney wrote: To me...you all look like your from Asian/Albino decent...Just a thought I don't. MetaLogic wrote: So you will show the world that EPN is a cult? You know same clothes, similar facial style, same hair style/color. Eh wha...
ChloeAnn wrote: Pyraci wrote: ChloeAnn wrote: To be honest, Mcdonalds Mcchicken, which is only a dollar, tastes alot better to me than their value Chicken meal... which is sad, cuz I love mcDonalds and I love their valuemeals.. now I want...
ChloeAnn wrote: To be honest, Mcdonalds Mcchicken, which is only a dollar, tastes alot better to me than their value Chicken meal... which is sad, cuz I love mcDonalds and I love their valuemeals.. now I want chicken... grrr >_< *runs circ...
Shi+Xin+Feng wrote: Pyraci wrote: I know why the machine reacted the way it did when the pigs went and snitched to them. They're concerned because they can't control Zion, and they can't go and crush the puny little humans when they think...
I know why the machine reacted the way it did when the pigs went and snitched to them. They're concerned because they can't control Zion, and they can't go and crush the puny little humans when they think we're acting up now. The city isn'...
Shi+Xin+Feng wrote: Yeah, Zeke. I guess we should have thought about that before we moved to a better hole in the ground, huh? Bad Zion! Bad! Oh yeah you got it! You hit it on the head right there! Heaven forbid we all be HUMANS and multip...
Shi+Xin+Feng wrote: Sphairo87 wrote: Illyria22 wrote: Shi+Xin+Feng wrote: And what would happen if Zion were to lay down its arms, drop its defenses, and say, "okay, you win. Now how about the next step?" Then negotiations could begin. Ill...
I feel like something has come to take me way I feel like something has done away with me I am your victim Feels like you're using me as prey Lights getting dim Feels like your're causing me to pay Patience, conscience Slowly slip in sin I...