The Competition Rules:

These are the detailed rules for all competitions that are going to be hold on tUM'o2. Read them carefully!
Note: please try to understand(tm) that we MUST set rules. We don't do this to annoy you, but competitions depend on some kind of standards. So, stick to them!
All we try to do is to make the compos as fair as possible for everyone.
If You have any questions/suggestions, do not hesitate to contact us (no endless discussions, please).
Thank You.

If You'd like to compete in any of the categories at least one member of your group must be present at tUM'o2 (no handing in via email).
Entries must be handed in before the respective deadlines (compare with timetable)
Previously released material is not allowed.
All shown entries will be spreaded/released after the party. IMPORTANT EXCEPTION: preselected/not shown stuff (as well as worksteps) will not be spreaded/released unless requested! This way we'd like to offer You the opportunity to release your work on another party.
Therefore preselected/not shown entries will NOT be votable.
Single compo categories may be cancelled if we don't get enough entries for it.
We may apply preselection to any category if we have too many entries for it.

Specific Rules:

C64 Demo Compo
  • max. size: 1 x 5.25" disk (double sided)
  • max. running time: 15 minutes

C64 4K Intro Compo
  • max. filesize: 4 Kb (16.16 blocks)
  • max. running time: 15 minutes

C64 Music Compo
  • must be executable (screen will be shown if requested)
  • max. running time: 7 minutes (may be changed according to count of entries)
  • new SID and old SID supported (please, tell us).

C64 GFX Compo
  • must be executable
  • no animation, no scans, no conversions

PC Demo/Intro Competitions - General rules:
  • max. running time: 15 minutes
  • must be executable under Windows 2000/98SE (with latest Service Packs)
  • external libraries will count into the filesize limit (provide them yourself!)

PC Demo Compo
  • max. filesize: 10MB (packed)

PC 64K Intro Compo
  • max. filesize: 64KB (all files/unpacked)

PC 4K Intro Compo
  • max. filesize: 4KB (unpacked)

PC 4-Channel Music Compo
  • max. filesize: archived entry (incl. all misc files) must fit on one 1.44HD disk (compress it any way you like, e.g. MO3, RAR, etc)
  • max. running time: 4 minutes (may be changed according to count of entries)
  • max. 4 Channels (no NNAs!)
  • any trackered formats allowed
  • no realtime synthesis/filtering/effects allowed
  • must be playable with latest XMPlay or Deliplayer (as requested)
  • no covers or special edits of existing work allowed (commercial/your own)

PC Multichannel Music Compo
  • max. filesize: archived entry (incl. all misc files) must fit on one 1.44HD disk (compress it any way you like, e.g. MO3, RAR, etc)
  • max. running time: 4 minutes (may be changed according to count of entries)
  • any trackered format allowed
  • realtime synthesis/filtering/effects allowed as long as supported by XMPlay
  • must be playable with latest XMPlay or xt32amp (Winamp plugin for Xtracker32 files)
  • no covers or special edits of existing work allowed (commercial/your own)

MP3/OGG Music Compo
  • max. running time: 4 minutes (may be changed according to count of entries)
  • any format playable with latest WinAmp 2.xx allowed (e.g. MP3, Audio-CD, OGG, etc.)
  • please provide as much information as possible (software/hardware used, composer[s], producer[s]). Some of it might be showed on the bigscreen.
  • as tUM'o2 is a scene event we will not allow commercially produced stuff
  • no covers or special edits of existing work allowed (commercial/your own)

PC GFX Compo
  • max. filesize: archived entry (incl. all misc files) must fit on one 1.44HD disk (compress it any way you like)
  • max. resolution/colordepth: 1024x768/24bit
  • fileformat must be supported by latest IrfanView (no plugins)
  • handpainted as well was photoshop art allowed
  • several steps/.psd-file with layers of your work must be provided (will not be shown/released)
  • third party material used in your picture must be provided in original state (will not be shown/released)

PC Raytraced Compo
  • max. filesize: archived entry (incl. all misc files) must fit on one 1.44HD disk (compress it any way you like)
  • max. resolution/colordepth: 1024x768/24bit
  • fileformat must be supported by latest IrfanView (no plugins)
  • one pre-rendering (early state) as well as some screenshots of your modelling environment must be provided (will not be shown/released)
  • pictures created utilizing special plugins are allowed as long as respective information is provided (may be shown)

ANSI/ASCII Compo
  • size limit: 80x1000
  • will be shown in 80x25 or 80x50 (please specify) at 14400bps and in vga-mode
  • shown with latest Acidview (DOS)
  • no animations allowed

Console Competition
We can provide you with the following hardware:
  • SEGA Dreamcast
  • SONY Playstation
  • SONY Playstation 2
All other platforms are accepted as well but you'll have to bring your own hardware/software with you.

  • size limit: must fit on one CD
  • max. running time: 15 minutes
  • try to provide PAL mode if possible
  • console type and details will be shown before each entry
  • demo must additionally be delivered already recorded on video tape (PAL VHS) or as AVI (DivX)
  • lame/ugly demos will be disqualified

WiLD! Compo
  • anything except mostly ripped stuff allowed
  • please hand in as widely spread videoformat (DIVX 5.x, VCD, SVCD) or VHS or bring Your own equipment
  • max. running time: 15 minutes (exceptional good stuff will be shown in full length)

Surprise Compos
  • will be announced at the party