Everybody Loves Claudia Schiffer Hi.... I - am - HAL.... Don't let me interrupt you... pOrNoS makes BETTER lOve Game Over - Insert credit to continue 3.14159265358979323846 Son-Ja did the music - don't blame me! D O N ' T P A N I C The bird was animated by Claudia This intro has been infected with a virus We surrender! Please don't kill us Nice weather today, go out instead! Something wonderful has happened... Now, do exactly what I tell you: Turn off the computer, it is a great feeling Ok, ok,ok I am out of inspiration Now these stupid little messages will wrap Be seeing ya at the Gathering /Claudia Welcome Info in general Facilities Competitions TechnoStuff Sound And Picture Rules Things and stuff More Info 3.14159265358979323896 CreditS and exit WELCOME TO THE GATHERING 1994 RYKKINNHALLEN OSLO, NORWAY. 29TH OF MARCH - 3RD OF APRIL --- * --- The Gathering is the five day intensive high power computer symposium for all computer freaks THIS IS -YOUR- INVITATION! General Info ************ This intro is the Official invitation to The Gathering 1994. Here you should find everything you need to know before attending the conference. The information has been compiled from ideas and suggestions from The Gathering 1994 conference at The Crusaders BBS, and experiences from the two previous Gatherings. You do not need a personal invitation to attend The Gathering. Anyone with a genuine interest in computers are welcome! Entrance fees ************* Europeans: NOK 200.* Non*Europeans and girls: FREE! Rykkinnhallen ************* The Gathering 1994 will not be held at Skedsmohallen. Instead we have chosen Rykkinnhallen which is a brand new sports hall located just a few kilometers south west of Oslo, Norway's capitol. One of the reasons this hall was chosen is that it is made up of two halls. If you like the real party feeling, grab a table in the large hall. If you like things quiet, grab a table in the smaller hall. The total available space around the complex is around 4500m2. Reservations ************ Since we excpect the available space to be limited, you will unfortunately not be able to reserve space for you or your group at The Gathering 1994. Instead we will give away seats on a first*come* first*served basis. Rooms for rent ************** Rykkinnhallen has four separate rooms with two beds and shower for those of you who really need a good nights sleep. The rooms are primarily intended for bus drivers and so on, and the price per room is 200 NOK per 24hrs. If you are interested in renting a room, you will have to contact Dr. Outtasight immediately and order it. We also expect you to pay for the room in advance. Registration ************ To be allowed to enter The Gathering 1994, you must first fill out a short registration form when arriving. This form will then be punched immediately into our database network by our crew. After paying the entrance fee, you will be given a badge which is your proof of payment. If you lose this badge, you will have to pay the entrance fee again. If the badge is destroyed, you will be given a new one, only if the badge number is clearly visible. The database network will be available to the attendants through a couple of terminals where you can search for names and groups. Arriving before the 29th of March ********************************* If your only option is to arrive before the 29th of March, you have to call Dr. Outtasight well in advance. We also expect you to pay in advance. If you arrive before the 29th and have not called in advance, you will not be let inside until we officially open. Cafeteria --------- After getting some complaints about the lack of variations in the food available at The Gathering 1993, we decided to hire a professional catering firm. They will have around the clock service in the cafeteria. Instead of having just pizza five days in a row, they will offer you one different main course every day in addition to pizza, fries, hotdogs, burgers, softdrinks and other snacks. All this at a resonable price. *************** Sleeping Area *************** The sleeping area is made up of a cluster of large lockers, each with toilets and showers. The lockers are of course located in the same building as the main hall, but any noise from the main hall should not disturb you. The space is limited and we will be using additional rooms for sleeping if necessary. Arcades ------- The Gathering 1993 featured some of the most excellent arcades, like the fabulous AirHockeyBockey. The Gathering 1994 will of course also feature this together with the usual amount of pinball machines and video games. Video Room ---------- One of the most popular leisure ctivities at The Gathering is of course the video watching. We will run the same system as last year, with a 6m2 screen and a six speaker Dolby surround sound system. The video room has no windows, so movies will be shown around the clock. You will not be allowed inside once a movie has started. Registrating for the Competitions --------------------------------- A special registration form is used to keep track of the entries for the competitions. Your entry will not be allowed to compete unless you have this form which also includes an envelope to hold the disk, and a receipt which you will be given as proof of handing the entry over to the arrangers. Best Amiga Demo --------------- A demo is defined as a stand-alone executable program compiled or assembled by the use of anything from a hi-level compiler to pure machine code. The demo can and should utilize the AGA chipset of the A1200/4000. AGA demos will of course not work on an A3000, and we do not expect them to. Entries not working on the following models and which does not comply with the rules for this category will be disqualified. Amiga A1200, Amiga A3000, Amiga A4000/030 and Amiga A4000/040 Best PC Demo ------------ A demo is defined as a stand-alone executable program compiled or assembled by the use of anything from a hi-level compiler to pure machine code. The demo can and should utilize the full potential of the graphics adapter it is viewed on. It can and should also utilize the full potential of either Soundblaster 16 ASP and/or the Gravis Ultrasound music card. The machine used during the competition will be a 486DX2 66MHz, with a VESA compatible video adapter. The sound must be Soundblaster 16 ASP and/or Gravis Ultrasound compatible. Entries which does not comply with the rules for this category will be disqualified - without exceptions! Best Amiga Intro ---------------- An intro is defined as a stand alone executable program compiled or assembled by the use of anything from a hi-level compiler to pure machine code, all contained in a single file. The size of the executable file before execution must not exceed 40 kB. An intro must have an exit routine that returns to the operating system. The intro can and should utilize the AGA chipset of the A1200/4000. AGA intros will of course not work on an A3000, and we do not expect them to. Entries not working on the following models and which does not comply with the rules for this ategory will be disqualified - without exceptions! Amiga A1200, Amiga A3000, Amiga A4000/030 and Amiga A4000/040 Best Module ----------- A module is defined as a file consisting of musical data. Modules of any format can compete, as long as a player is supplied with the module. The module must use no more than four channels. The module will be played for up to 3 minutes unless the author has an utterly good reason for playing it longer. Entries which does not comply with the rules for this category will be disqualified - without exceptions! Best Picture ------------ A picture is defined by a file consisting of one frame of graphical data. Pictures from any platform can be entered, but a picture viewer must also be supplied in case of very special graphical formats. The maximum graphical resolution is 1024 horizontal and 768 vertical pixels, and the maximum number of bits per pixel (bitplanes) is 24. Entries which does not comply with the rules for this category will be disqualified - without exceptions! Best Animation -------------- An animation is defined by a series of graphical frames viewed at a certain frame rate. Animations from any platform can be entered, and an animation viewer must be supplied. The maximum graphical resolution is 1024 horizontal and 768 vertical pixels, and the maximum number of bits per pixel (bitplanes) is 24. Animations from any other platforms than Amiga and PC, will have to supply a machine to view them on. This machine must supply a composite video or a format suitable for video conversion. Entries which does not comply with the rules for this category will be disqualified - without exceptions! Prizes ------ At present we are not able to give you the exact competition price list. All we can say is that the prices should satisfy anyone. The prices will include an Amiga A4000, accelerator cards, soundcards, an i486 PC and much more! Viewing of the Competition Entries ---------------------------------- As many of the competitions will have a lot of entries and there is no time to play all the modules and show all the pictures, the primary task of the jury will be to select a percentage of the entries in each competition to view/play for the finals. These finalists will be shown to the public. If the voting system fails, the jury's votes counts as the final result. The jury will therefor view all entries in all the competitions. The jury will consist of a technical jury and 20 randomly selected people from the party attendants. Pornos rules. The arrangers will have absolutely nothing to do with the selection except to play the entries for the jury in a closed room. As far as it is possible, the name of the author of the product will not be shown to the jury. This is to ensure that each product will be judged by its appearance, not by the name of the guy that made it. The top three entries will be shown again when the winners are announced. Voting ------ At The Gathering 1994 we will try a completely new system based on the computerized system used at The Party. However, our system will differ somewhat in the sence that votes will be counted automatically. When paying at the entrance you will be given either an Amiga or PC formatted double density disk containing a voting program. The program is self-explaining and should be very easy to use. If you do not have a computer, you can either borrow one or vote on paper. Once you have voted, the disk has to be returned to the arrangers for counting ofthe votes. All this ensures that as many people as possible has a chance to vote. If the first system fails, the votes of the jury will count as the final result. Electricity ----------- Anyone who visited The Gathering 1993 knows that the electrical system of Skedsmohallen did not manage all those devices. This is also one of the reasons we have chosen another hall this year. Since 420 Amperes was inadequate at The Gathering 1993, we now have a total of 1400A. Official Party BBS ------------------ Most people feel that no party is complete without a party BBS system. At The Gathering 1994 a team from SSD will be running the official party BBS on an Amiga A4000. The system will feature eight nodes, where three are reserved for SSD and the rest will be open to the public. One node will most likely be available through a dial-up modem. Unfortunately we were not able to include the number for this node in this information leaflet before it was printed. The number should be available at the Crusaders BBS or at The Gathering 1994 FTP site. Party Network ------------- In addition to the party BBS, we will also install a party network. The network is made up of one large Novell NetWare 3.11 server. If you bring your NetWare 3.11 compatible server system, we will hook it up to the party network. If you have a computer with an Ethernet compatible adapter with either coax or twisted pair connector, you should be able to connect to the network easily. Both the party BBS and the party network will contain party releases as soon as they become available. Security -------- The security scheme at The Gathering 1993 proved to work satisfactory, so the same system will be used at The Gathering 1994. All guards will be radio linked to the arrangers office. Should any unwanted people try to enter, they will be removed immediately by the arrangers or the local police. If you have valuables you are unable to guard yourself, you may hand them over to the arrangers office where they will be stored in a deposit box. Product availability -------------------- It is common to distribute the competition entries at the end of the party. At The Gathering 1994 we will distribute all entries mainly via selected swappers which you can copy the disks from, and via the Official Party BBS, The Crusaders BBS and The Gathering 1994 Internet FTP site. A CD-ROM compatible with PC, Amiga, CD32 and CDTV containing all the productions released at The Gathering 1994, will be made available if the demand for this is high enough. The price will be around NOK 150,- Audio/Visual Equipment ---------------------- The audio and visual equipment is one of the most important parts of an arrangement like this. Delivering a perfect picture to over 2000 persons is very difficult, and multiple video projectors and an internal TV transmitter will ensure that the availability is more than adequate. The sound system will be made up of the existing 6000 Watts system already installed in the hall, plus a set of subwoofers. The existing system is mounted in the ceiling, and will therefor give you excellent sound no matter where you are sitting. Internal TV and Information System ---------------------------------- The Internal TV and Information System will be used for broadcasting messages and information to you. If you bring your portable TV set or a video machine with a receiver, you will be able to receive this information together with live coverage and much more. The TV transmitter is based on a professional model with a special aerial that gives complete coverage anywhere in the hall, without disturbing anyone outside it. Rules ----- 1) Alcohol is not permitted on the premises in any way. 2) Smoking is not allowed anywhere in the building. You can smoke in front of the entrance, where a large ashtray will be set up. 3) Whatever you are responsible for breaking, you are responsible for paying or replacing. 4) Software piracy will not be allowed. According to European laws, it is illegal to be in posession of pirated software. 5) The arrangers reserves the right to change the rules at any moment, 6) THe PoRnos RulZ Dealers Welcome --------------- At The Gathering 1993, many hardware and software dealers presented their products to the ideal market group - the users. At The Gathering 1994 we will try to get even more dealers so that you will have a wider range of products available. Everything from blank disk to the hottest games. If your company find The Gathering an interesting market place, please feel free to contact the arrangers immediately. You will have the opportunity to present your products to thousands of potentional customers, all with a common interest in computers. Presenting your products will cost you absolutely nothing what so ever. Safe Hex takes care of the viruses ---------------------------------- Safe Hex International is a well reputated institution of anti-viral products, and will be present with a team of virus experts. Through a special deal between Safe Hex International and The Gathering 1994, we will offer you copies of the latest anti-viral products for absolutely free. Travellers Guide ---------------- Since no map over the party-area is included in this intro, you will have to call Dr.Outtasight for more detailed information on how to get to The Gathering. Other ----- BJORN LYNNE - "MONTAGE" The Gathering 1994 will be the official release party for the new CD from Bjorn "Dr. Awesome/Crusaders" Lynne: "Montage" (Although it has been possible to buy the CD earlier) Bjorn will be present to sign CD's and tapes as well as demonstrate powerful use of Amiga+MIDI synths etc. How to get more info -------------------- If you have any questions that this information-intro does not answer, feel free to contact The Gathering Crew on any of the following addresses. We will gladly help you with travel arrangements and answer any questions you might have. How to contact The Gathering Crew --------------------------------- Internet mail: TG94@vm.bi.no Internet FTP: TG94.bi.no Snail-mail: Crusaders Productions Lovenstadveien 8a 2006 Lovenstad NORWAY Fax: +47-67-570555 (Address to "Espen") Phone: +47-67-570708 (09:00-16:00 local time) +47-943-41160 (24hrs, cellular) Modem: +47-63-833980 (2400bps/MNP5) +47-63-833981 (14.4Kbps/HST) +47-63-833982 (12Kbps/V.42bis) The telephone number for Rykkinnhallen is: +47-67-150031 Credits ------- From the list below you can see "who does what" at The Gathering 1994. If you have any questions while at The Gathering, please contact the person in charge of that field. Main Coordinator: Dr. Outtasight / Crusaders Financial Coordinator: Leviathan / Independant Technical Coordinator: Shady / Crusaders Electricity and Sound System: Johansen Lyd&Lys AS Arcade Machines / Video Room: Arcade Action Security Coordinator: Frode Aschim Outdoor Soccer Tournament: Switchblade / Crusaders PC Competition Coordinator: Dr. Byte / Exile Intro coder: Claudia Schiffer/DA Pornos Thanks to --------- The Gathering 1994 would like to thank Svanhild, Graphical Department, Norwegian School of Management Knut, Computer Center, Norwegian School of Management The Pornos, for doing an extremely progg' info-intro. (Especially Claudia Schiffer, whom we all love!) The printed version ------------------- This is if course the software version of the information leaflet. If you would rather like the colorful printed copy for free, please contact The Gathering 1994 crew at any of the addresses above. (p) 1994 Crusaders Productions (c) 1994 Pornos Hi all kids! My name is rolling! 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