Compo-machine (to test the entries):
» Commodore 64:
6510 processor,
VIC-II gfx-chip,
old/new Sid-chip,
1541/1571/1581/FD2000HD Floppy
» Amiga:
1) PowerPC603E + 040 CPU (dual) with 64 MB Ram, CGX/AGA gfx + Os3.5
2) A1200-060 with 32 Mb Ram, AGA gfx, Os3.0
3) A500 with 1 Mb Ram
» PC:
1) PIII-800, Voodoo 3dFx 16 MB gfx-card, 128 Mb SDRam, Win 2000
2) PIV-2400, Asus GeForce IV gfx-card, Win98SE
3) PIII-600, GeForce II gfx-card, 256 Mb SDRam, WinXP
Compos:
1-Demo
Size: free
Platform: C64, Amiga and PC, all other platforms (console, AtariST, handheld, GBA) can participate by bringing their own machine
Language: all available, except scripting languages
2-4k Demo
Size: 4096 bytes
Platform: C64, Amiga and PC, all other platforms (console, AtariST, handheld, GBA) can participate by bringing their own machine
Language: all available, except scripting languages
3-256byte
Size: 256 bytes
Platform: C64, Amiga and PC, all other platforms (console, AtariST, handheld, GBA) can participate by bringing their own machine
Type: code, gfx, zax, anim, movie, etc...
Language: All available, except scripting languages
4-Pixel-graphics
No filters should be used and should be drawn with mouse/trackball. Lossless-compression (no JPG) should be used to achive the best results. No limits on sizes other than standart screen-sizes. Bigger, scrolling pictures wont accepted. There wont be a platform seperation, but the limits will be considered at the end.
5-Rendered graphics
All rendered graphics should be provided in TIFF-format. Small modifications on the image are accepted, as long as it does not change the most of the picture. The software used should be stated. Wireframe-rendered version should be provided in advance to clarify any 'ripped' object/material questions. No limits on sizes other than standart screen-sizes. Bigger, scrolling pictures won't accepted. All objects should be done by the participant only.
6-Animation
Length: 4 min max
Format: mpeg, avi or quicktime movie (mov)
Resolution: 720x576 max
Small modifications on the movie are accepted, as long as it does not change the most of the picture. The software used should be stated. No limits on sizes other than standart screen-sizes. Bigger, scrolling pictures wont accepted. All objects should be done by the participant only.
7-Chip/Mod music
Any tracker/chip/module music is allowed. There are no limits on the number of channels used. Xm/modules should have a maximum size of 1.44 Mb (fit-on-disc). Commodore (or similiar specific platforms) musics should be compiled with respective players. Any other tracker-musicformat should has its own player provided. The maximum play-length is 5 minutes. Mp3's, Wav's and all kind of wave/sequenced/midi won't be accepted.
8-Scripting
Languages: HTML, JavaScript, Flash ActionScript
Platform: PC, Amiga
Size: Free
Browser: Free (standart browsers should render well enough)
9-Illustration
Any computer-based illustrative work is accepted with no consideration on filters, format etc. No limits on sizes other than standart screen-sizes. Bigger, scrolling pictures wont accepted. There won't be a platform seperation, but the limits will be considered at the end.
10-Game
Languages: free, including scripting languages
Platform: free, as long as you provide the non-listed machines with you (GBA, mobile, XBox, Ps1-2).
Size: free
11-On-the-fly
Languages: free
Platform: free, as long as you provide the non-listed machines with you (GBA, mobile, XBox, Ps1-2).
Type: code, gfx, zax, anim, movie, etc
Size: free
Timelimit: as long as it is with-in the party event, starting 08.00, Sunday until 18:00, same day (total of 12 hours). No minute later than 18:00 is accepted.
• All compo-entries, but 'on-the-fly' can be done previously with the simple rule of unreleased productions only. Sunday, 18:00 is the end time for all compo's and no minute later than this will be accepted due to cleaning-up work and long distance.
• All entries other than 'on-the-fly' can be provided trough e-mail. All remote-participating entry materials should be sent to compostuff@7dx-party.org until 16:00, Sunday. All mails after this will be only accepted as party-releases and won't participate on the competition.