Rulezz: ParadoX'2000

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infofile v.03 ( Russian version )

date : May 6-7, 2000 year
place : Rostov-on-don , Russia
equipment : pc, zx party
conditions: demoscene dude


1. What?

Paradox is a festival of computer art. It is also often
called demoparty (demoscene/multimedia party).
The organizers set themselves the goal of raising the level of demoparty to
world standards. Therefore, we will listen very carefully to all your
suggestions and wishes. Write to e-mail.

2. Where?

Paradox 2k will take place inRostov-on-Don (Russia). In the premises
of the "Internet Center".

3. When?

Date: May 6-7, 2000.

4. How much money?

- Tickets to the party will be reserved for those who wish
to attend the party as an invitee and have the opportunity
to vote for the works on display. Entry will be absolutely
free, but only those who have pre-ordered
an invitation ticket will be able to vote.
For those who have not reserved a ticket _NOT_ a free
seat is guaranteed.

- Ticket reservation:

There are 2 tickets: just a ticket and a ticket with a reserved seat
under a computer (i.e. for those people who is planning
to come to the party with their computers).

- Forms for reserving tickets:

Simple ticket:

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1. Last name, first name, patronymic: [........................................]
2. Nick: [........................................]
3. Group: [........................................]
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Ticket with space for a computer:

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1. Last name, first name, patronymic: [.................................]
2. Nick: [........................................]
3. Group: [.........................................]
4. Computer: [........................................]
4. How many power sockets will you need?: [........................]
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5. We We offer:

- There will be 10-15 computers around the club.
- Place and tables for people with computers.
- Large screen.
- Powerful audio system.
- Internet access.

6. General rules:

- NO alcohol or drugs at the party.
People in a drunken state will be immediately removed from the party.
- Smoking is allowed only in specially designated areas.
- Organizers _NOT_ are responsible for stolen/broken
items.
- You accept responsibility for any item you break.
You broke => You pay.
- The organizers have the right to remove you from the party venue
if you have violated at least one of these rules.
- The organizers have the right to change these rules.
- By visiting Paradox 2k you thereby agree to these rules.

7. COMPETITIONS:

- PCDEMO

* Maximum archive size is 8 MB (8,388,608 bytes).
* Pure animation is prohibited.
* Support for the "NO SOUND" mode is required.
* Either DOS or WIN32 format.
* The use of 3dfx or other
hardware is not allowed accelerators.

- PC 4K INTRO

* Maximum size 4096 bytes.
* DPMI allowed.

- PC 64KB INTRO

* Maximum size 64 kB (65.536 bytes).
* Either DOS or WIN32 format.
* Supports "NO SOUND" mode required. We hope to see
also support for SB-cards. (at least in the final version)
* GUS support in the final version is required.

- PC 256KB DENTRO

* Maximum archive size 256 kB (262.144 bytes).
* Either DOS or WIN32 format.
* Support for "NO" mode SOUND" is required. We hope to see
also support for SB-cards. (at least in the final version)

- MULTICHANNEL (TRADITIONAL) MUSIC

* Maximum playing time 4 minutes.
* Maximum number of channels - 32 NNA.
* Maximum module size 4MB.
* Acceptable formats: XM, IT (without compression), S3M, MOD.

- MULTICHANNEL ( ALTERNATIVE ) MUSIC

* Maximum playing time 4 minutes.
* Maximum number of channels - 32 NNA.
*Maximum module size 4MB.
* Acceptable formats: XM, IT (without compression), S3M, MOD.

- MP3 MUSIC

* Maximum playing time 4 minutes.
* Will be played on one of the new versions of WinAmp.

- CHIP MUSIC

* Maximum playback time 3 minutes.
* Maximum number of channels 8.
* Maximum module size 32 kB (32768 bytes).
* Acceptable formats: XM, IT (without compression), S3M, MOD.

- PIXELED GRAPHICS

* Maximum resolution 1024x768x24 bits.
* Acceptable formats: GIF, JPG, BMP, IFF, LBM, TGA.
* Scanned works are prohibited.
* Graphics should not have any logos or mentions
of the group/author.

- RENDERED GRAPHICS

* Maximum resolution 1024x768x24 bits.
* Acceptable formats: GIF, JPG, BMP, IFF, LBM, TGA.
* Scanned works are prohibited.
* Graphics should not have any logos or mentions
of the group/author.

- ANIMATION

* Maximum viewing time 15 min.
* Acceptable formats: AVI, MPG, MOV (Qtime 3.0).
* Viewing from video cassettes is also possible. (you need to notify the organizers in advance! )

- WILD

* No restrictions.
* The authors bring all the necessary hardware and software.
* Maximumtime - 10 minutes.
* Works can be not only computer-based.

- WEB DESIGN COMPO

* Task: creation of WWW-page Paradox.
* Maximum size in the archive is 500 kb. ( 512,000 bytes )
* Internet Explorer 5.0 will be used for viewing
* Flash technologies are allowed.

- PC 100K GAME COMPO

* Maximum archive size 100k ( 102,400 bytes )
* Maximum demonstration time 5 minutes.
* Either DOS or WIN32 format.
* The game must have a demo mode in which its
capabilities are demonstrated, it must enter this mode without user intervention
.

- ZX 4K INTRO

* Code size 4096 bytes maximum + BASIC loader.
* Display duration 3min.
* You can use any memory area except the bank #06 and
areas with 23552(#5C00)-24320(#5F00).

- ZX 16K INTRO

* Code size 16384 bytes maximum + BASIC loader.
* Display duration 5min.
* You can use any memory area except bank #06 and
area with 23552(#5C00)-24320(#5F00).

- ZX 640KB DEMO

* Demo size standard tr-dos disk (636kb).
* Demonstration duration 15min.
* AY, Covox support optional.

- Requirements for all ZX intro/demo compo:

* Intro/demo mustbe provided on a standard 5.25~ DD or
3.5~ disk, which can be copied by the teledisk program and
converted to TRD format.
* Loader for 4kb intro and 16kb intro, must be of the form:

1 RANDOMIZE USR 15619:REM:LOAD "xxxxx" CODE adres
2 RENDOMIZE USR start
where: xxxxx - name of the code block on disk,
adres - loading address of the code block,
start - intro start address.

!!!No other data should be in the bootloader!!!

* The use of OUT (#FD), A
* The presented work must work completely on a computer with
the following configuration: Pentagon 128kb RAM, AY, Covox, 5.25fdd.
* When using covox, it is advisable to request a port number.
* The demo should work without human intervention, switch between
parts without pressing any key. Upon completion, do not cause
to reset the computer.

- ZX GRAPHICS

* Standard Spectrum screen (6912 bytes).
* Graphics should not have any logos or mentions
of the group/author.
* Scanned works are not allowed. Those. The submitted work
must be done manually. To resolve controversial issues, have
with you the intermediate stages of the drawing.

- SURPRISE COMPOS

*Various compos, realtime compos, coca-cola drinking compo
etc.

Due to the preselection, all works must be registered in advance!
Music and graphics after May 2, 2000 WILL NOT be accepted.
Register your works in advance, even if they are not ready yet!

Upload your works to ftp://ftp.bfg.org/paradox
or by e-mail: war...@t-rex.org

Attention! If you send your work by e-mail, divide your
archive into 600kb, and send no more than 600kb per letter.

You must also fill out the following form and attach it to the archive with
your work.

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1. Name of work: [...................................................]
2. Compo : [.................................................]
3. Author(s) : [..................................................]
4. Group : [........................................................]
5. Comments : [........................................................]
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8. Prizes:

Possible prizes: Hardware, diplomas.
Prizes _NOT_ will besent by mail.

9. Technical equipment:

- PC

* PII / 32 MB
* TNT2
* GUS / 8 MB
* SB 16
* Windows 98 / DOS 6.22
* 570+ kB of conventional memory
* SDD 5.3
* DirectX 7.0

- ZX

* Pentagon 3.5 mhz, 128kb RAM
* AY Yamaha
* Covox
* 3.5 & 5.25 fdd

10. Schedule:

no information

11. Contact addresses:

This and the latest information will be available on our WWW-page.
Address: http://www.pdx2k.org

* e-mail:
war...@t-rex.org - pc platform & compo rules
twi...@mail.ru - organization questions
seme...@mail.ru - zx platform

* fido :
2:5061/105.55 - pc platform & compo rules
2:5061/5.31 - organization questions
2:5061/33.42 - zx platform

* phone :
(8632) 34-26-18 - Alexey.

12. List of organizers and sponsors.

- Organizers:

*T-Rex - http://www.t-rex.org
* Energy Group

- Details:

* Here's the back-to-back page
"English-English" - http://cinet.centrinvest.ru
* ЗАО "Элтес": Internet support. - http://eltes.info-don.ru
* Published on the page "English" - http://www.tp.ru
* Subscribe to the following page:
iNFUSED BYTES On-Line - http://www.enlight.ru/ib

- Список Be sure to check out Paradox.

* T-rex
* SandS
* Energy Group
* Accept Corp.
* Hell Raisers
* Omega Hackers Group


Welcome. We guarantee you a good party!


End message. Vladimir Semenov. Team: Hell Raisers