____                  \   \  ___     _______ __\~~~\ . \/  /  ______  ________      ________:___     \_    __|      \|    /__ \    _|/  .  \  \    /  /    _:   \  ____       |  | /|  |\   |  __   \_\_  /|  /|   |  \  /  /_\_  /|  \ \/   /       |  |/ |  |"\  |  | \   |  _/_| /_|   |\  \/  /    _/_|     /  /       |  /____/""|__|__|  \__|_____|_______| \____/_______/| /\_/  /_       |_/  2 0 0 1  -  a  t a k e o v e r  o d y s s e y   |/  /____/                           information file v1.0 ___________________________________________________________________________                    t  a  k  e  o  v  e  r     2  0  0  1 ___________________________________________________________________________   This year is a special year. It's the year of the fifth Takeover.   But it's also the year of the last Takeover. It was the most   difficult decision the Takeover organizers have ever made. 2001   will be the last Takeover. 2001 will be the last demo party held   in the Auditorium. 2001 will be the best Takeover ever.   This year, you get what you have come to expect from us. Our   network is even faster than last year (isn't it great the network   industry keeps up with our traditions?). We have silent rooms   again (aptly named "scene rooms" this year). We have more prize   money than last year. We have room for at least 800 people (oh,   wouldn't it be nice if those 800 people actually showed up?). We   have 24h catering. We have a sleeping room with hot showers   (unfortunately still located at the other end of the university   grounds). We have the famous Blauwe Zaal (Blue Room) where the   competitions are held. We have full internet access. We have the   best PC demo competition in the Netherlands. We have all that,   and many more.   As you can read we did everything we can do to make this again   a great Takeover. But there is one thing we cannot do, one thing   only you can do: creating the Takeover atmosphere! We hope you   will visit Takeover 2001 to help us with that. Because without   you, there is no Takeover.     -- The Takeover 2001 organizers ___________________________________________________________________________                      t  e  l  l     m  e     m  o  r  e ___________________________________________________________________________   What:         - Takeover 2001   When:         - Opens:  19:00 on Friday the 22th of June                 - Closes: 18:00 on Sunday the 24th of June   Where:        - The Auditorium of the University of Technology, Eindhoven                   (TUE), Eindhoven, the Netherlands   Price:        - NLG 50,- (about EUR 23)                 - German marks can be exchanged against a 1 NLG = 1 DEM                   rate, Belgium francs against a 1 NLG = 20 BEF rate and                   French francs against a 1 NLG = 3 FRF rate (only bills                   accepted, no coins!)   Features:     - High quality big screen                 - High quality audio system                 - Separate main hall and competition theatre                 - Superfast party network                 - Full, fast internet access                 - Room for 800 people and 600 computers                 - 24 hour catering                 - Life performances                 - High quality t-shirts                 - Paper party magazine                 - Warm, dry sleeping places                 - Clean toilets                 - 5 minutes walk from train station                 - 5 minutes walk to city centre                 - Large, free parking place ___________________________________________________________________________            g  e  n  e  r  a  l     p  a  r  t  y     r  u  l  e  s ___________________________________________________________________________   * The organizers have the right to refuse admittance to anyone, remove     anyone from the party place, and turn anyone over to the police in case     of serious misconduct. This includes (but is not limited to) fighting,     racism, facism, nudism, peeing on fellow party attendants, spreading     illegal software and ignoring the party rules.   * You are attending the party at your own risk. The Takeover     organization and the Eindhoven University of Technology cannot be held     responsible for anything. This includes any loss of or damage to     personal belongings (including computers and other equipment).   * Disorderly conduct like fighting, racism, vandalism, stealing, etc. is     prohibited. When you display such behaviour you risk removal from the     party place, and being handed over to the proper authorities.   * It is illegal to use or sell soft- and hard-drugs at the party place.     People using or selling hard drugs will be handed over to the police,     people selling softdrugs are removed from the party place. It is not     allowed to use softdrugs in any of the party halls or at the premises     of the university.   * When removed from the party place you cannot claim any refund of the     entrance fee.   * It is illegal to sell food, hardware, software or anything else without     written permission of the Takeover organization.   * Due to agreements with the catering, it is not allowed to bring your     own food and drinks inside. There will be plenty of food and drinks     available in the main hall.   * Coffee machines, micro wave ovens, refridgerators and other high-power     equipment are not allowed.   * As of this year (2001), due to a change in university regulations,     smoking is NOT allowed anywhere inside the Auditorium. If you want to     smoke, you will have to go outside.   * Eating and drinking is only allowed in the main hall, not in the     competition hall and sleeping room. When finished eating or drinking     please deposit any packages, leftovers etc. in the designated garbage     bags.   * It is not allowed to sleep in the main hall and competition hall.     Sleeping is only allowed in the designated places. When you sleep     outside the designated places, you run the risk of being woken up by     friendly firemen. This is due to fire regulations.   * When there are no official activities in the competition hall, the hall     is off limits, and closed for public. It is not allowed to be inside     the competition hall when it is closed.   * The main hall (including the side rooms), the competition hall and the     sleeping hall are the only indoor places that are open to party     visitors. Access to all other indoor areas, whether explicity blocked     or not, is prohibited.   * To prevent theft, it is not allowed to move or remove computers and     other equipment in the main hall during the competitions and other big     events. This includes the closing ceremony, so if you do not want to     wait until the end of the ceremony, make sure you leave before it     starts! ___________________________________________________________________________                    c  o  m  p  e  t  i  t  i  o  n  s ___________________________________________________________________________   These may not be the final competition rules. We are still having   discussions about some competitions. We will ask for you opinion on our   website (http://www.takeover.nl), using polls and our discussion forum,   so keep visiting the site if you want to have a say in this.   The general competition rules below are the same as those of previous   Takeovers. We added explicitely that breaking Dutch laws includes   copyright infringement, to avoid problems with spreading the productions   on the internet.   * All the competition rules mentioned below are preliminary. The Takeover     organisation will announce any modifications of these rules on the     website and in later versions of this infofile.   * Entries may not have been released or made publicly accessible before     Takeover 2001.   * Entries that show an obvious lack of quality, are insulting to other     people, or break the Dutch laws (including copyright laws) may be     disqualified.   * Entries can be submitted via the internet. Competitors do not have to     be physically present at the party place in order to participate.   * A jury will make a pre-selection if there are too many entries entered     for a competition.   * If there are not enough entries entered for a competition, the     competition may be canceled.   * Deadlines will be published at the Takeover 2001 website.   * Competitors are allowed to submit entries after the deadlines, but the     organizers can not guarantee that these entries will be included in the     competitions.   * Voting will be a combination of public and jury voting, except for the     surprise competitions, which will be 100% jury voting.   * Prizes will be handed out at the party place during the closing     ceremony. Competitors that win a prize will lose their rights to this     prize if they are not present during the prize ceremony.   * The Takeover organization has the right to spread all entries on     CD-ROM, via internet, or any other electronic or non-electronic medium. ___________________________________________________________________________   Submitting your entry   * Entries should be archived into one file, using the ZIP file format.   * An entry form called ENTRY.NFO should be included. This entry form will     be made available from the Takeover 2001 website.   * Information about how to submit your entry will be published on the     Takeover 2001 website during the event. ___________________________________________________________________________   PC demo competition   * Demos will be shown for a maximum of 15 minutes.   * Maximum archived demo size is 10 Mb (i.e. 10485760 bytes).   * Demos must play music.                                   * Pure animations are not allowed.                            * Demos must run on Windows 98 and Windows 2000 with DirectX 8 and the     latest version of OpenGL installed.   * Demos may use 3D hardware acceleration using DirectX or OpenGL. ___________________________________________________________________________   PC 64KB intro competition   * Intros will be shown for a maximum of 10 minutes.   * Intros must consist of one executable, with a maximum size of 65536     bytes.   * Intros must play music.   * Intros must run on Windows 98 and Windows 2000 with DirectX 8 and the     latest version of OpenGL installed.   * Intros may use 3D hardware acceleration using DirectX or OpenGL. ___________________________________________________________________________   PC 4KB intro competition   * Intros will be shown for a maximum of 5 minutes.   * Intros must consist of one executable, with a maximum size of 4096     bytes.   * Intros may play music.   * Intros must run on Windows 98 and Windows 2000 with DirectX 8 and the     latest version of OpenGL installed.   * Intros may use 3D hardware acceleration using DirectX or OpenGL. ___________________________________________________________________________   Browser demo competition   * Java, Javascript, Flash, (Dynamic) HTML, anything is allowed, as long     as the demo runs in a webbrowser.   * Demos will be shown for a maximum of 15 minutes.   * Maximum archived demo size is 10 Mb (i.e. 10485760 bytes).   * Demos may play music.   * Demos must run on Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5.   * When you use plug-ins, include them with your entry. Commercial     plug-ins are not allowed.   * The demo should run in 640x480, 800x600 or 1024x768 (you can specify     the prefered resolution), in 32 bits true-color.   * The demo will be run locally from hard disk, but it should also run     from a LAN or a WAN. ___________________________________________________________________________   Handdrawn graphics competition   * Fully raytraced, scanned and/or smudged graphics are not allowed.   * The latest version of ACDSee will be used to display the graphics.   * File formats not supported by ACDSee will be disqualified.   * Maximum resolution of the big screen is 1024x768, larger pictures will     be scrolled. ___________________________________________________________________________   Raytraced graphics competition   * Non-raytraced graphics are not allowed.   * The latest version of ACDSee will be used to display the graphics.   * File formats not supported by ACDSee will be disqualified.   * Maximum resolution of the big screen is 1024x768, larger pictures will     be scrolled. ___________________________________________________________________________   Tracked non-house music competition   * House music is not allowed *).   * Songs must be stored in the XM or IT file format.   * Songs will be played for a maximum of 4 minutes.   * Songs will be played with the latest version of WinAmp with the     in_bass.dll plug-in.   * Songs that do not play using WinAmp with in_bass.dll will be     disqualified.   * Only one entry per competitor is allowed. Competitors entering the     non-house music competitions may not enter the house music competition.   *) This includes dance, trance, jungle, gabber, mellow, breakbeat, drum      and bass etc. ___________________________________________________________________________   Tracked house music competition   * Only house music is allowed *).   * Songs must be stored in the XM or IT file format.   * Songs will be played for a maximum of 4 minutes.   * Songs will be played with the latest version of WinAmp with the     in_bass.dll plug-in.   * Songs that do not play using WinAmp with in_bass.dll will be     disqualified.   * Only one entry per competitor is allowed. Competitors entering the     house music competitions may not enter the non-house music competition.   *) This includes dance, trance, jungle, gabber, mellow, breakbeat, drum      and bass etc. ___________________________________________________________________________   MP3 music competition   * Only computer-based music is allowed. It is allowed to use samples of     instruments and voices, but the song should be based on a tracked song     or a MIDI song.   * Songs must be stored in the MP3 music file format.   * Songs will be played for a maximum of 4 minutes.   * Songs will be played with the latest version of WinAmp, using the     WinAmp default settings.   * Songs that do not play using WinAmp will be disqualified.   * Only one entry per competitor is allowed. ___________________________________________________________________________   Animation competition   * Animations will be shown for a maximum of 15 minutes.   * Animations must play music.   * Animations must be in the AVI or MPG animation file format, or must     be supplied on a VHS video tape.   * The most recent stable version of the Windows Media Player will be used     to play AVI and MPG files. A stereo VHS video recorder will be used to     play animations supplied on VHS video tape.   * AVI and MPG files should run in 640x480, 800x600 or 1024x768 (you can     specify the prefered resolution), in 32 bit true-color.   * Anitmations must be supplied on CD-ROM, Zip-disk or VHS videotape. ___________________________________________________________________________   Surprise and fun competitions   * Rules for the surprise competitions will be announced in the Takeover     party booklet.   * Rules for the fun competitions (if we organize any) will be announced     at the party. ___________________________________________________________________________                     c  o  m  p  o     m  a  c  h  i  n  e ___________________________________________________________________________   We will use identical compo machines for all competitions.   * Preliminary technical details about the compo machines:       CPU:    At least an Intel Pentium III 750 Mhz, or compatible       Memory: 256 MB       Video:  NVidia GeForce 2 DDR 64 Mb       Sound:  Soundblaster 16 or compatible   * The following software will be installed by us on the compo machines     (using the most recent stable versions):       - Windows 2000       - Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 with Flash Shockwave       - Microsoft Media Player       - DirectX 8       - OpenGL       - WinAmp with in_bass.dll       - ACDSee ___________________________________________________________________________                              v  o  t  i  n  g ___________________________________________________________________________   All competitions (except for the surprise and fun competitions) will be   judged by both the public and a jury. The surprise and fun competitions   will be judged by a jury only. If you like to be in a jury, you can send   us a mail and tell us what compo you like to judge and why we should pick   you as a jury member. You are only allowed to be a jury member in a   competition in which you, your group members, your friends and/or your   family do not participate.   At the entrance, everybody will receive a voting number. With this number   you can vote using the party network.   We will release all entries on the party network immediately after each   compo, so when you missed the compo you can still watch / listen to the   entries and make sure that you vote for the right one. ___________________________________________________________________________                          d  e  a  d  l  i  n  e  s ___________________________________________________________________________   Please note that the most up-to-date deadline information can be found   on our website (http://www.takeover.nl).     * Saturday the 23th of June 2001       10:00   Tracked house competition               Tracked music competition               MP3 music competition               Animation competition       14:00   Handdrawn graphics competition               Raytraced graphics competition       16:00   4KB intro competition       19:00   Browser demo competition     * Sunday the 24th of June 2001       00:00   Surprise competition               64KB intro competition               Demo competition ___________________________________________________________________________                   p  a  r  t  y     s  c  h  e  d  u  l  e ___________________________________________________________________________   Please note that the most up-to-date schedule can be found on our website   (http://www.takeover.nl).     * Friday the 22nd of June 2001       19:00           Doors open     * Saturday the 23th of June 2001       00:00-01:00     Demoshow: "Classics"       01:30-03:30     Movie 1 (to be announced at the party)       04:00-06:00     Movie 2 (to be announced at the party)       06:30-08:30     Movie 3 (to be announced at the party)       10:00-11:00     Demoshow: "Best of Takeover"       12:00-12:30     Official Takeover 2001 opening       13:00-14:00     Animation competition       15:00-16:00     Tracked house competition       16:30-17:30     Handdrawn graphics competitions                       Raytraced graphics competition       18:00-18:45     4Kb intro competition       19:00-20:00     Tracked music competition       21:30-22:30     Vic (MORE) performance       23:00-00:00     Browser demo competition     * Sunday the 24th of June 2001       00:00-03:00     DJ Party       00:00-06:30     Visitor's request night *)       06:00-07:00     Surprise competition       07:30-08:30     MP3 music competition       09:00-10:00     64Kb intro competition       11:00-13:00     Demo competition       13:30-14:30     Demoshow: "Dutch Memorial"       15:00-16:30     Prize ceremony       17:00           Please leave       18:00           The End   *) See website (http://www.takeover.nl) for more information. ___________________________________________________________________________                     p  a  r  t  y     n  e  t  w  o  r  k ___________________________________________________________________________   Some party organisers call us an Internet Service Provider. Although our   aim is to organize a kickass demoparty we still take this as a   compliment, because it proves that the Takeover network is still better   than seen at any other demoparty. This will not be different at Takeover   2001. The network specifiations are published at http://www.takeover.nl. ___________________________________________________________________________              h  o  w     t  o     g  e  t     t  h  e  r  e  ? ___________________________________________________________________________   Well, do not expect fancy road maps here, but don't worry, it is very   easy to find.   If you are coming by plane:       You can get a direct flight to Eindhoven Airport (Welschap) from       various cities in Europe: Amsterdam, Maastricht, London, Birmingham,       Manchester, Paris, Zurich, Frankfurt, Hamburg and Strassbourg.   If you are coming by train:       You can reach the university quite easily by train. The university       buildings are situated near the railway station. Leaving the plat-       form, you go down the stairs and turn to the right. You leave the       building on the north side, facing the bus station. The university       buildings are visible to the north-east and are a five minutes' walk.   If you are coming by car:     * From 's Hertogenbosch, Motorway A2/N2:       At the intersection 'Ekkersweijer' take the motorway A58 and follow       the signs 'Centrum'. Keep driving in this direction. Soon after that       signs with the word 'universiteit' appear. After crossing the       ringroad 'Ring' you see the sign 'universiteit'. Take the turn-off to       the the left.     * From Maastricht, Motorway A2 and from Venlo or Antwerpen, Motorway       A67:       At the intersection 'Leenderheide' follow the signs       'Centrum/Tongelre'. When you arrive in Eindhoven, you take the second       exit on the roundabout. Go straight on. At the second set of traffic       lights you follow the signs 'Nijmegen/'s-Hertogenbosch'. Keep driving       in this direction (across a canal and under a railway). Soon after       that, signs with the word 'universiteit' will appear. Immediately       after the next roundabout you see the sign 'universiteit'. Take the       turn-off to the left.     * From Tilburg, Motorway A58:       At the intersection 'Batadorp' you take the exit 'Randweg Eindhoven       (Noord)/Centrum' and at the intersection 'Ekkersweijer' the exit       'Randweg Eindhoven/Centrum'. Then you keep following the signs with       'Centrum' (motorway A58). After crossing the ringroad 'Ring' you see       the sign 'universiteit'. Take the turn-off to the left.     * From Nijmegen, Motorway N265:       When you arrive in Eindhoven, follow the signs 'Centrum'. Keep       driving in this direction. Soon after that signs with the word       'universiteit' will appear. After crossing the ringroad 'Ring' you       see the sign 'universiteit'. Take the turn-off to the left.     * From Helmond, Motorway A270:       When you arrive in Eindhoven, take the first exit on the roundabout       towards 'Ring/universiteit/'s-Hertogenbosch/Tilburg'. After the       roundabout you see the sign 'universiteit'. Take the turn-off to the       left.   NOTE: due to road maintenance in and around the TU/e campus, you may   experience some difficulty getting to the Auditorium (especially when   walking from the train station). Closely follow the (yellow) signs   "ingang TU/e" and you will have no problems. ___________________________________________________________________________       s  o  u  r  c  e  s     o  f     i  n  f  o  r  m  a  t  i  o  n ___________________________________________________________________________   Homepage:                    - http://www.takeover.nl   IRC:                         - #to2001   Information and questions:   - info@takeover.nl ___________________________________________________________________________                        looking forward to meeting you                    da p - druid - jal - sparcus - the rew ___________________________________________________________________________