iNeo 0 Posted February 21, 2003 As you probably know, the shorter names for Everon, Malden and Kolgujev are Eden (Everon), Abel (Malden) and Cain (Kolgujev). They are used in the end of mission's folder names, like a folder called CleanSweep.eden. Okay, a pretty long time ago I realized Eden is a name for the paradise (Adam and Eve's), or at least something like that. Right now, I watched an American talk show and the host said something like "It's like Cain and Abel, blah blah blah..." I recognized those names from OFP and searched Google for "cain and abel". </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Cain and Abel were the first humans born in the usual way. Their parents, Adam and Eve /.../<span id='postcolor'> - http://www.execulink.com/~wblank/cainabel.htm So... - Everon - Eden - Paradise (or Garden of Eden) - Malden - Abel - Adam and Eve's second child - Kolgujev - Cain - Adam and Eve's first child Neo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedyDonkey 0 Posted February 21, 2003 WOW what a discovery on the otherhand... i realized it the first time i saw the file names Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skunk Monkey 0 Posted February 21, 2003 You are of course right .... even if its taken you 2 years to figure it out. I guess your not a Christain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kegetys 2 Posted February 21, 2003 Also, Nogova's classname "Noe" is the same as "Noah". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iNeo 0 Posted February 21, 2003 I am a Christian but I'm not religious. Never heard of Abel and Cain. Eden I knew when I saw it. But not Abel and Cain. Heh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Milkman 1 Posted February 21, 2003 Cool, maybe its like one of those thing programers do to mess with your head! Like easter eggs in Counterstrike, GTA3, and so forth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ale2999 0 Posted February 21, 2003 </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (iNeo @ Feb. 21 2003,18:44)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I am a Christian but I'm not religious. Never heard of Abel and Cain. Eden I knew when I saw it. But not Abel and Cain. Heh.<span id='postcolor'> lol Neo u should read that book called bible. I like bis because they make best game ever, and they r probably believers too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SFG 1 Posted February 21, 2003 I wonder if they did that on purpose? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harnu 0 Posted February 21, 2003 Most likely they did. And also a thing I noticed a while back after trying to level towns. It's that you can't destroy the churches. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iNeo 0 Posted February 21, 2003 </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (ale2999 @ Feb. 21 2003,22:58)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (iNeo @ Feb. 21 2003,18:44)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I am a Christian but I'm not religious. Never heard of Abel and Cain. Eden I knew when I saw it. But not Abel and Cain. Heh.<span id='postcolor'> lol Neo u should read that book called bible.<span id='postcolor'> No thanks, I've read some (quite alot) during the 'confirmation' at age 14 and it was no fun at all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ex-RoNiN 0 Posted February 22, 2003 It took you two years to figure that out You never knew who Cain and Abel were The youth of today Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harnu 0 Posted February 22, 2003 I thank my parents for never sending me off to religious schools. I'm planning on reading the bible, but It's more of a project for when I'm out of school, or during summer break. I get my few hours of free time each day, I'd like to enjoy it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chronicles 0 Posted February 22, 2003 Shame on you iNeo Cain and Abel are very well known for the famous 1st murder of the human being history , according the Bible of course The thing Harnu point out </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">And also a thing I noticed a while back after trying to level towns. It's that you can't destroy the churches.<span id='postcolor'> It is very interesting, i never thought about that , now i understand why they give biblical names to their island class Certainly some believers in BIS Cultural instant (semi-offtopic, sorry moderators , but i cant keep myself to write it ) The Bible is a very good reading, even if you aren't a believer in Jewish or Christian religion (by the way bible isn't only a Christian book , the first part is common to Jewish and Christian religion). Second point, the bible is not one book , but several books united (one is the Genesis , another is the Exodus , Leviticus ...) But it is a very complex reading too, instead of books that you read in your school years, everything is metaphorical, allegorical and parabolic. there are a lot of reading level. That is why young people have always very difficult time to understand, but when they grew older, it is very interesting if they decide to give a try. If you are not a believer , you can search it to find lots of the reason why some different people are continuously struggling in a certain region of this world. And from an historic point of view, you can have a certain vision of how people were living at different period of the time. If you are a believer, of course, you will find lots of things But that is another story i will not expand myself into , i am a believer and religion is personnal. End of cultural instant. And sorry again for the half off topic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gollum1 0 Posted February 22, 2003 Yeah, I´ve noticed long ago that you can´t destroy churches. You can destroy family dwellings and shoot unarmed women, but apparently churches are a no-go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N.o.R.S.u 0 Posted February 22, 2003 You can destroy those new nice looking stone churches that are in Nogova though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
9mm 0 Posted February 22, 2003 </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">You can destroy those new nice looking stone churches that are in Nogova though<span id='postcolor'> A crisis in BIS programers' faith Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-TU--33ker 0 Posted February 22, 2003 lol there's no need to be a religious person to know the story of kain and abel. it's general knowledge. ah yes and of course you can learn about it by playing the game Vampyre. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theavonlady 2 Posted February 22, 2003 Just be happy they didn't call the islands Jehosaphat, Zerubavel and Nevuchadnetzar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SFG 1 Posted February 22, 2003 </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (theavonlady @ Feb. 22 2003,18:34)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Just be happy they didn't call the islands Jehosaphat, Zerubavel and Nevuchadnetzar. <span id='postcolor'> lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Booky 0 Posted February 22, 2003 I tend to dislike religion. I mean come on its all about tradition. I myself refer to it as my personal spiritual relationship with God. Oh and jsut because you go to a bible thumper school that doesn't make you a Christian. You need to be active and living for God to be a true Christian. It is stated in the Bible many times that God doesn't like someone who is "lukewarm" in faith. Anyway, enough of my rant on how people claim to be Christian when they really aren't. Next time you claim to be a Christian, maybe you shouldn't state that you haven't read the bible. Sorry if reality hurts. Booky Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Placebo 29 Posted February 22, 2003 If Jesus came back I'm sure he would cast you out of GD for posting off topic on the Sabbath, or something Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr. Duck 0 Posted February 22, 2003 </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Booky @ Feb. 22 2003,20:42)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I tend to dislike religion. I mean come on its all about tradition. I myself refer to it as my personal spiritual relationship with God. Oh and jsut because you go to a bible thumper school that doesn't make you a Christian. You need to be active and living for God to be a true Christian. It is stated in the Bible many times that God doesn't like someone who is "lukewarm" in faith. Anyway, enough of my rant on how people claim to be Christian when they really aren't. Next time you claim to be a Christian, maybe you shouldn't state that you haven't read the bible. Sorry if reality hurts. Booky<span id='postcolor'> Amen brother Yes, me is christian too, for real But anyway, me didn't know that you couldn't destroy churches, never tried it before you see. </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Just be happy they didn't call the islands Jehosaphat, Zerubavel and Nevuchadnetzar.<span id='postcolor'> Who is are they? Josaphat? Ain't the last one that persian king? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blademun 0 Posted February 22, 2003 Well, I know Melchizedek was one of the kings of Jerusalem back in the day. not sure who the otherthree are though. ^^; I agree with that spiritual take on christianity above. It in a way reminded me of the Pentacostal church. My aunt used to take me there. It was interesting to hear what they said there, but ultimately all the standing and singing made me leave. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Renagade 0 Posted February 22, 2003 </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (iNeo @ Feb. 21 2003,17:38)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">So... - Everon - Eden - Paradise (or Garden of Eden) - Malden - Abel - Adam and Eve's second child - Kolgujev - Cain - Adam and Eve's first child Neo<span id='postcolor'> Does that make the desert island a bastard child </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Just be happy they didn't call the islands Jehosaphat, Zerubavel and Nevuchadnetzar. <span id='postcolor'> INFIDEL !!! /me strikes avon with a lighting bolt </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Also, Nogova's classname "Noe" is the same as "Noah". <span id='postcolor'> its an OMEN !! /me runs off to build ark or alternatively a nuclear bunker Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
