____ \ \ ___ _______ __\~~~\ . \/ / ______ ________ ________:___ \_ __| \| /__ \ _|/ . \ \ / / _: \ ____ | | /| |\ | __ \_\_ /| /| | \ / /_\_ /| \ \/ / | |/ | |"\ | | \ | _/_| /_| |\ \/ / _/_| / / | /____/""|__|__| \__|_____|_______| \____/_______/| /\_/ /_ |_/ t h e m i l l e n i u m e d i t i o n |/ /____/ information file v1.2 ___________________________________________________________________________ t a k e o v e r 2 0 0 0 ___________________________________________________________________________ The Takeover organization is proud to present to you, for the fourth time in a row, a new edition of Takeover: Takeover 2000. Renowned for its quality releases, its daring competition rules and its fast network, loved by all for its great atmosphere and scene spirit, this year's Takeover will not stray from the path laid out by the previous three editions. Takeover 2000 will feature all that you came to expect of us: a super fast network including full internet access (as traditon prescribes even faster than previous years), a high quality big screen and ditto audio system in a separate theatre (the famous "Blauwe Zaal"), party t-shirts designed by renowned scene artists (one of whom is Made of Bomb, who also designed the Takeover'98 party shirt), a useful and entertaining party booklet (informing you of all you ever needed to know (but where afraid to ask)), and many more. In this version (1.2) of the info file, only minor details have been altered. We added resolutions for the graphics, browser demo and animation competitions, and we made more clear that scanned pictures are not allowed in the handdrawn graphics competition. Also the party schedule was added. Okay, enough talk, we will shut up now, but not before saying that we hope to see you all, 16, 17 and 18 June, for the best demo party of the year, Takeover 2000! -- The Takeover 2000 organizers P.S. For those of you who might worry that they are going to miss out on football action from the European Football Championship, we have good news (and for those who thought they could flee from that stupid game by coming to Takeover, we have bad news): all EFC football matches played during the Takeover weekend that are broadcasted on public television will be shown live on the big screen, as far as they do not interfere with the normal party schedule. ___________________________________________________________________________ t e l l m e m o r e ___________________________________________________________________________ What: - Takeover 2000 When: - Opens: 19:00 on Friday the 16th of June - Closes: 18:00 on Sunday the 18th of June Where: - The Auditorium of the University of Technology, Eindhoven (TUE), Eindhoven, the Netherlands Price: - NLG 50,- (about 23 Euros) - 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 screens - Huge, quality audio system - Separate main hall and competition theatre - Superfast party network - Free internet access - Room for over 750 people and 600 computers - 24 hour catering and beer tap - Life performances - European Football Championship - 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 2000 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 notice of the Takeover 2000 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. * Smoking, eating and drinking is only allowed in the main hall, not in the competition hall and sleeping room. When smoking in the main hall, please use the ashtrays, and 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 pulbic. 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. * 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 2000. * Entries that show an obvious lack of quality, are insulting to other people, or break the Dutch laws will 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 2000 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 loose their rights to this prize if they are not present during the prize ceremony. * The Takeover 2000 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 2000 website. * Information about how to submit your entry will be published on the Takeover 2000 website during the event. ___________________________________________________________________________ PC demo competition * The demo will be shown for a maximum of 15 minutes. * Maximum archived demo size is 10 Mb (i.e. 10485760 bytes). * The demo must play music. * Pure animations are not allowed. * Demos must run on Windows 98 with the latest versions of DirectX and OpenGL installed. Demos are not allowed to run in a DOS box. * Demos may use 3D hardware acceleration using DirectX or OpenGL. ___________________________________________________________________________ PC 64Kb intro competition * The intro will be shown for a maximum of 10 minutes. * The intro must consist of one executable, with a maximum size of 65536 bytes. * The intro must play music. * The intro must run without additional software. DOS intros using a DOS extender must include the DOS extender in the one executable. * Windows intros must run on Windows 98 with the latest versions of DirectX and OpenGL installed. * Windows intros may use 3D hardware acceleration using DirectX or OpenGL. * DOS intros must run in a Windows 98 DOS box. ___________________________________________________________________________ PC 4Kb intro competition * The intro will be shown for a maximum of 5 minutes. * The intro must consist of one executable, with a maximum size of 4096 bytes. * The intro may play music. * The intro must run without additional software. DOS intros using a DOS extender must include the DOS extender in the one executable. * Windows intros must run on Windows 98 with the latest versions of DirectX and OpenGL installed. * DOS intros must run in a Windows 98 DOS box. * Windows 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. * Each demo will be shown for a maximum of 15 minutes. * Maximum archived demo size is 10 Mb (i.e. 10485760 bytes). * The demo may play music. * The demo must run on the latest stable version of Microsoft Internet Explorer. * When you use plug-ins, include them with your entry. Commercial plug-ins are not allowed, they should be freely available on the Internet. * The demo should run in 640x480, 800x600 or 1024x768 (you can specify the prefered resolution), in 32 bit 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 and scanned 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 music competition * House music is not allowed *). * The song will be played for a maximum of 4 minutes. * The song must be stored in the XM, IT or MT2 file format. * The latest version of Fast Tracker 2 will be used to play XM modules, the latest version of Impulse Tracker will be used to play IT modules and the latest version of MadTracker 2 will be used to play MT modules. * Songs that do not play using the trackers mentioned above 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 *). * The song will be played for a maximum of 4 minutes. * The song must be stored in the XM, IT or MT2 file format. * The latest version of Fast Tracker 2 will be used to play XM modules, the latest version of Impulse Tracker will be used to play IT modules and the latest version of MadTracker 2 will be used to play MT modules. * Songs that do not play using the trackers mentioned above 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 *). * The song will be played for a maximum of 4 minutes. * The song must be stored in the MP3 music file format. * The latest version of WinAmp will be used to play the song, using the WinAmp default settings. * Songs that do not play using WinAmp will be disqualified. * Only one entry per competitor 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. ___________________________________________________________________________ Animation competition * The animation will be shown for a maximum of 15 minutes. * The animation must play music. * The animation 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. * Entries 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 hold 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 II, 450 Mhz or compatible Memory: 128 Megabytes RAM Video: NVidia GeForce Sound: Gravis Ultrasound (DOS box only) and Soundblaster 16 or compatible * The following software will be installed by us on the compo machines: - Windows 98 SE including the latest official service packs and hotfixes. - The most recent stable version of Microsoft Internet Explorer, including the most recent stable version of Flash Shockwave. - The most recent stable version of Microsoft Media Player. - The most recent stable version of Direct-X. - The most recent stable version of OpenGL. - The most recent stable version of WinAmp. - The most recent stable version of 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 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 ___________________________________________________________________________ Note: All deadlines are on Saturday. 10:00 Tracked music competition Tracked house competition MP3 competition 12:00 Animation competition Handdrawn graphics competition Raytraced graphics competition 18:00 4Kb intro competition 22:00 Browser demo competition 00:00 Surprise competitions Answer competition 64Kb competition Demo competition ___________________________________________________________________________ p a r t y s c h e d u l e ___________________________________________________________________________ * Friday 16 June 2000 19:00 Doors open 19:00 - 20:00 Football, 2nd half Czech Republic - France 20:45 - 22:45 Football, Denmark - Netherlands 00:00 - 02:00 Old demos 02:30 - 04:30 Movie 05:00 - 07:00 Movie * Saturday 17 June 2000 12:00 - 12:30 Official Takeover 2000 opening 14:00 - 15:00 Animation competition 15:30 - 16:30 Tracked house competition 17:00 - 17:45 Handdrawn graphics competitions Raytraced graphics competition 18:30 - 19:30 Tracked music competition 19:45 - 20:30 Old demos 20:45 - 22:45 Football, England - Germany 23:00 - 23:45 4Kb intro competition 00:00 - 03:00 DJ Party 04:00 - 05:00 Browser demo competition 05:30 - 06:30 MP3 music competition * Sunday 18 June 2000 07:30 - 08:30 Surprise competitions 09:00 - 10:00 64Kb intro competition 11:00 - 12:30 Demo competition 15:00 - 16:30 Prize ceremony 17:00 Please leave 18:00 The End ___________________________________________________________________________ s l e e p i n g p l a c e s ___________________________________________________________________________ We will arange quiet sleeping places at walking distance from the party place, so do not forget to bring your sleeping bags, mattresses, pillows, night-caps or whatever you need to fall asleep. People who prefer to rent a room in a hotel should be aware that due to the European Football Championships, it will be impossible to find free hotel rooms in Eindhoven. ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 organise 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 2000. As soon as we know the exact network specifications we will announce these at our website (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. ___________________________________________________________________________ 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: - #to2000 Information and questions: - info@takeover.nl ___________________________________________________________________________ looking forward to meeting you da p - druid - jal - sparcus - the rew ___________________________________________________________________________