ToWeL 2003 International Demoscene Meeting
Pre-invitation text v1.1 by TrX & Nagz - continuously updated
English translation by Nagz - grammatical compliments are welcome.
Thanks to Krayz for correcting me.
2003 jan 29

Web: http://towel.demoscene.hu/


 Hello!

 We invite you to the first ToWeL party that'll be held during
the weekend of 28th of Feb and 2nd of Mar, 2003 in the Wigner Jeno
College, Budapest, Hungary. This will be a demoparty, which means,
we're expecting visitors who mainly use computers as tools for art, 
or who are just simply admirers of this commune and like to be 
amazed by these computer artists' prodctions.
 Our goal is holding a demoparty that will be respected and remembered
with pleasure by everyone.

 Tip: If you bring yours or your mom's machine, bring an extesion lead
     and/or an adapter, also a UTP cable!! Even if you come without a
     computer, you could bring those accessories to
     help out your absent-minded friends.


                 ---- Date, Location ----

                   2003. feb 28th - mar 2nd
                     Budapest - Hungary (H)
                  Wigner Jen College
               1117 Budapest, Dombvri t 3.

                Entry Fee: 2000 HUF / 9 EUR.
        (If you pay 10 euro, you'll probably get a beer
   because we doubt that we'd be fulfilled with 1euro coins)

      FOR LADS & MAT/OZONE, ENTRY FEE IS STILL 0 EURO!


    The party will start at 15:00 on Friday (feb28) and will
close at 12:00 on Sunday (mar02). It's non-stop, means, it will
be held from opening till closing without any interruption.

    Details will be shown on the website, also will be told
   at the partyplace.


The place can be reached by several routes.
Some of them are as follows:

- From the Western railway station (Nyugati Plyaudvar):
   Tram 4, 6, at the Skla market house at Buda, changing to Tram 18, 41
  or 47, getting off at the Capital Community Centre (Fvrosi Mveldsi Hz)
- From the Southern railway station (Dli Plyaudvar):
   Tram 18, getting off at the Capital Community Centre
                                              (Fvrosi Mveldsi Hz)
- From the Eastern rainway station (Keleti Plyaudvar):
   Metro 2 (red) to Astoria, then Tram 47 to the Capital Community Centre
                                              (Fvrosi Mveldsi Hz)
- From the airport of Ferihegy (Ferihegyi Repltr):
   Simplest way is catching a Taxi, and telling the address.

 Source: the webpage of the college ( http://www.wigner.bme.hu/ )

 A map can also be found on the webpage of the party or the college.


 -=- Rules -=-

- The organisers aren't responsible for the objects that had brought
  by visitors. Furthermore, if you bring your hamster and it gets stood
  on, or falls into someone's sandwich and gets eaten by accident, then 
  cope with it! :)
- Smoking is allowed in the designated zones or outdoor.
- You'll not enter Woodstock, so we're asking you to leave your bunch of
  heroin/mescaline/dmt/lsd/weed/ex/speed at home. In case you're on lsd:
  YOU CAN'T FLY!
- Visitors are responsible for any damage to anything that belongs to the
  partyplace, and will be subject to paying a fine on the spot.  Even if 
  you're Richie Rich, don't burn up the snack-bar because "it's funny"
- Do anything that's not advantageous for other beings.
  It's an ancient celtic Wicca direction somehow..
- Do anything as long as it's not conflicting the actual law.
  grazing the border ain't that healthy anyway.
- Fire extinguisher is NOT a special fx machine sponsored by ILM!!


 -=- Features -=-

- Party LAN with some internet access. The organizers won't do a meanie
  packet filtering. If you want to game around, just do, but we cannot
  stress enough: it's a DEMOparty,
  not a LANparty! Attenders who come just to play with games, please,
  don't be surprised if you meet only piercing looks.
  The switches that are needed for the network will be supported by the
  company of Stx. Thanks to him for that. If you come with a machine,
  Don't forget to bring your UTP cable, because it's not sure we can
  support the needed quantity of them. If you come along with your friends,
  we advise you to bring a HUB.
- Chance on parking with a car in the backyard for 300HUF/night,
  but you can also park on the wide place before the College
  anyway.. REAL PARTY IS OUTSIDE:)
- mr. projector will raise your serotonine-output
- lotof-Watt stereo sound pressure
- sleeping/chillout zone with handsome ambience
- non-stop noise-cloud:)
- Caritative presentations and performances are allowed.
  If you want to take a part, please let us know as soon as possible!
  You can talk about anything that is related to computers in some way.
  We'll support machines, sound and screening.
- Snack-bar
- Phone nuber of the nearest Pizzeria: under reconnaissance

 unfeature: We won't put a condom vending machine and organizers
           aren't parts of the contraceptive pill section of the black market.


 -=- Compos -=-

 GENERAL RULES:  
      - compomachines:
          - Intel P4 1.7GHz - 512rdram - GF3 Ti200 Deluxe - WinXP
          - Amiga 1200 ... support: Charlie of Inquisition 
          - C64 ... 

      - We are awaiting demanding, artistic productions.

      - You can also compete if you're physically away from the
        event, i mean we're accepting releases that are sent. Of course
        the rules are valid. In case of this tele-participation,
        it's sufficiently recommended a contact to be shown, to send an
        occasional prize.

      - !ALL! the contribs HAVE to contain a plain text file called
        "FILE_ID.DIZ" containig:

          - Name of the party (Towel 2003 as appropriate)
          - Nickname of the artist
          - Contact (email adress is fair enough)
          - What kind of release (which compo)
          - Title of the contrib
          - If you're a foreigner: Your home country.

      - On the projector there will be shown:
          - The compo that's being held
          - The ordinal number of the contrib
          - The nickname of the artist
          - The name/title of the production
          - Some other pixes as a gift:)


      - Contribs that are longer than 15 minutes (900 seconds to be exact)
        will be disqualified either from the Goofy compo. Maybe they
        would ge some publicity between the flat times between the compos.
        Or neither there:)

      - Counting with the fact there are sceneparties held rarely,
        organizers are allowed to compete any of the compos.
        We'll play fair and remember: it's about the 3 days ful of fun.
        In case we get too many protest,
        we'll think about it once again.

      - You can storm around but don't disturb anyone and don't break
        the objects around you. Dancing is not forbidden.


 ..Demo:

   Basic demo compo rules:

              -  Maximum showtime: 10 minutes (fr-08 was also ~10min long,
                 and have to say, it's got to be a bit boring, no? :))))   
              -  It HAS to quit any time by pressing ESC.
                 If it simply reboots, you should rather sneak at the wall
                 insted of walking from that point...
              -  Special demands have to be told before compo (Linux, etc..)
              -  Demos containing animation or animation being played by 
                 a programmed player, will be moved to the Anim/wild compo. 

      256byte:      - Max file size: 256 byte
                    - It has to be 1 file (plus text files tht are not
                      parts of the production shown)
                    - It cannot seek on HDD.
                    - Amiga/pc is assembled
                    - Besides the basic demo compo rules are valid!

      4k:           - Max file size: 4 kbyte (4096 byte).
                    - It has to be 1 file (plus text files tht are not
                      parts of the production shown)
                    - It can read/write on/from HDD, but should clean all
                      the temporary files at the end.
                    - Dropper can be used
                    - Amiga/pc is assembled
                    - Besides the basic demo compo rules are valid!

      64k:          - Max file size: 64kbyte (65535 byte).
                    - It has to be 1 file (plus text files tht are not
                      parts of the production shown)
                    - It can read/write on/from HDD, but should clean all
                      the temporary files at the end.
                    - Dropper can be used
                    - Amiga/pc is assembled
                    - Besides the basic demo compo rules are valid!

      demo:         - Max size: 32 MegaByte (extracted)
                    - It can read/write on/from HDD, but should clean all
                      the temporary files at the end.
                    - Amiga/pc demos will be separated as each cathegories.
                      If we get a slight amount of contribs, amiga/pc demos
                      will be assembled into one compo.
                    - Besides the basic demo compo rules are valid!
               
      java demo:    - Max size: 5 MegaByte (extracted, counting with all
                      the data files!)
                    - will be shown under MSIE 6 
                    - Besides the basic demo compo rules are valid!
               
      anim/wild:    - For all the non-executable audiovisual work.
                    - Player device: Depends on the format of the contrib.
                      It's recommended to bring/include the codec/player
                      that's needed. VHS stinx.
                    - You can also compete with a statue.
                      At most, we'll spin it on a pianist's chair.
                    - Besides the basic demo compo rules are valid!

 ..C64:

        C64 Demo:   - Max 2 disk side
                    - Besides the basic demo compo rules are valid!

 ..Amiga:

   If we get less than 2 participants in Demo/64k Intro cathegories,
   we'll assemble the Amiga/PC contribs!

 ..Music:

        General Music Compo Rules:

                - Max playtime: 5 minutes, then 5sec 128dB linear fadeout.
                - prejury if we get more than 10 releases at each musiccompo.
                - each musician can release a maximum of 2 musics in each
                  cathegory, but in case he'll get 1st/2nd/3rd with both
                  of them, he'll get a prize according to the music that was
                  ranked higher.
                - don't be a funny boy, for that case there is a Goofy compo.

     C64 music: - It has to be in an executable format.
                - Please notice us on demand of SID.
                - Visual FX are allowed, we won't show them anyway:)
                - Besides the basic music compo rules are valid!


          4chn: - We're awaiting 4channel tracked musics
                - Max size: 720k (we won't ever cry if it's 800 tho...)
                - Accepted format: MOD
                - Player: XmPlayer (bass.dll)
                - Besides the basic music compo rules are valid!

           mch: - X channeled tracked musics are welcome (X > 4)
                - Max size: 3 MB
                - Accepted formats: XM IT MOD S3M MTM MDL 669 DMF
                - Player: XmPlayer (bass.dll), in extremist instances: OpenCP
                - Besides the basic music compo rules are valid!

       mp3/ogg: - Of course you can send a music here that was made by you
                  by any method (tracker, reason, buzz, live act, whaddafak)
                  and had been converted to mp3 or ogg.
                - DON'T release a Wav. We're not a record label but
                  a sceneparty. We won't convert it otherwise.
                - Accepted formats: MP3 OGG
                - MP3: min. 128 kbps (192 or better is slightly recommended!)
                  - VBR should be avoided
                - OGG: min. 128 kbps (160 or better is slightly recommended!)
                - Player: Winamp 2.8x
                - Besides the basic music compo rules are valid!


     Beethowen: - On-board musicmaking while lacking the energy of sounds.
                  You have 10 minutes to collect samples that we're giving
                  to collect from, then we plug out all the headphones/speakers
                  and you have a thight halfhour to track while you're
                  totally "deaf" like Ludwig van Beethowen, our benefactor
                  had been in ye olde times.
                - Samples/computers will be supported by us.
                - Tracker softwares that can be used: 
                                         FastTracker2.08
                                         Impulse Tracker x.xx
                 (if you can't just sit: Jeskola Buzz)
                - All the works will be shown. We don't give a f**k to
                  your - accidental - riot/demonstration.
                - Tracking a music that's been planned before is
                  smelly. Use your talent.


 ..Graphics:


    Basic GFX Compo rules:
                  - Max resolution: can be anything, but attach the
                    800x600 version that will be shown. If We have to
                    resize, then Grrrr!
                  - Player: ACDSee 2.3 (except C64)
                  - All picture formats are available those are known by
                    ACDSee 2.3 except PSD, PSP and Animated GIF.
                  - Each pictures will be shown for a duration ca. 30 seconds,
                    and we'll also do a faster slideshow after the compo to
                    make anyone refreshed.
                  - Strict prejury won't happen, they'll just chuck the
                    masterpieces out by the explorers of minimal grotesque
                    dadists. At least the Goofy compo will grow more..

         C64 gfx: - HAS to be executable
                  - It shouldn't scroll 1 day long....
                  - Besides the basic GFX compo rules are valid,
                    except the part with the 800x600 thing.

 oldschool pixel: - Max resolution: 320x200
                  - Max color depth: 8bit (256 colors)
                    less color depth is accepted, <and what's more!!:)
                  - It's recommended to attach phases in case we find
                    it suspicious as a scan or copy.
                  - If a picture is having a bigger color depth or resolution,
                    will be automatically thrown to the truecolor gfx compo.
                  - Besides the basic GFX compo rules are valid,
                    except the part with the 800x600 thing.


       truecolor: - Pictures are allowed those were made with any graphical
                    software, except 3D-only.
                  - There is no size limit, but try to avoid releasing
                    a 10 MB BMP
                  - Again: PSD and PSP is forbidden!
                  - 100% scanned pictures will be disqualified
                    (we are eagle-eyed. fear!)
                  - It's recommended to attach phases in case we find
                    it suspicious as a scan or copy.
                  - Besides the basic GFX compo rules are valid.
 
        raytrace: - Pictures are welcome that has been made with any 3D
                    rendering/raytracing program.
                  - Wireframe rendering HAS to be included!
                  - A minimal photoshop/paintshop after-effecting is
                    allowed (like signing, blur, ...)
                  - When the picture is evidently a mixture of the usage of
                    a 3D renderer and a 2D graphical software, will be
                    automatically thrown to the Truecolor GFX Compo.
                  - Besides the basic GFX compo rules are valid.


        hand-gfx: - Drawing on paper. We'll support: paper, black-tinted
                    ball-point pen, chair+table, some light and 1 hour.
                  - When time is up, we scan the drawing and then show them all
                    on the projector as a compo.
                  - The papers will be indicated by us, ergo the old
                    half-drawing-brought-from-home trick is out from the date.
                  - Scanning resolution: 300dpi, Grayscale
                  - Saving format: Compressed TIF
                  - All the drawings will be shown, except extremist instances.
                  - Each drawing can carried home if it's asked for.
                    Or perhaps we'll do an auction :)

 ..Miscellaneous:

         fun compo: - 4-membered groups will be formed and have to
                      solve funny tasks.
                    - If we have too less participants, the staff number
                      will be decreased to 3. If that's also too much,
                      then 2. There is no way out!
                    - Tasks will be told at the event.
                    - Life assurance done before compo can be advantageous.

      Goofy/lamer:  - Max 15 minutes.
                    - Funny contribs? Shoot here!
                    - Everything is allowed. Music, gfx, anim.. also live act!
                    - Everything is allowed, except political provocation or
                      extremist instances.
                    - Boring, dull prods are still banned. It HAS to be
                      funny for - at least - everyone.

 -=- Voting -=-

 Public voting, classical method with notes (small papers you know..)
We will give you a voting form by marking your ticket, then you have
to write the ordinal number of each contribs you're voting for on the
voting form.

 Important: Bring AT LEAST ONE Pen! (we hope torch/flashlight won't be needed)
 Please fill the form legible!!

 We're accepting only ONE voting sheet from Each person. If your mate is
rolling outside while being drunk as the Albanian Donkey, it's his
grief.

Ladies can also vote. Althought they're in for free, hence they're getting
a ticket that's to be damaged.

 -=- Contact -=-

      Party mail:      towel@???.hu
      Compo mail: towelcompo@???.hu


Main org:
                  Terstynszky "TrX" Mtys
                  trx@chello.hu
                  phone +36203284837
                  uin #24098153
                  ircnet #demoscene TrX

Co-orgs:          Kerti "Maxie" gnes - Multifunctional device, i/o manager:)
                  maxie@intermail.hu
                  uin #92281954 
                  ircnet #demoscene Maxie

                  Buza "BoyC" Barna Pter - democompo, party engine
                  khran@freemail.hu
                  ircnet #demoscene BoyC, AwayC, BoyC|Code

                  Fejes "Mephizto" Gbor - music compos
                  mephizto@freemail.hu
                  ircnet #demoscene Mephizto

                  cs "Zaqrack" Pter
                  zaqrack@mail.datanet.hu
                  ircnet #demoscene zaqrack

                  Kircsi "KcG" Sndor 
                  kcg@freemail.hu
                  ircnet #demoscene KcG

                  Dvork "Dr. Rigor Mortis" Bence
                  blackhand@freemail.hu
                  ircnet #demoscene Rigor

                  Gyimesi "mrmaim" Mt - Linux support, handyman
                  mrmaim@webdream.hu
                  ircnet #demoscene mrmaim

                  Balla "sha" kos Pter - security - looks really evil!
                  sha.man@freemail.hu
                  ircnet #demoscene sha, sha_dd

Kln ksznet:
                  Tana Kovcs gnes - Partyplace accessional assistance

                  Bognr "Stx" Pter - network support
                  stx@demoscene.hu
                  ircnet #demoscene stx_

                  Halmi "nagz" Dvid - beethoven compo
                  nagz@freemail.hu, nagzrm243@hotmail.com
                  phone +36303193668
                  uin #104461969 
                  ircnet #demoscene nagz

                  Polgr "Tomcat" Tams - fun compo, moral support :)
                  corporal@freemail.hu
                  ircnet #demoscene TomcatGRM


 -=- Greetings -=-

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